Heat forward Michael Beasley has improved by leaps and bounds over the last few weeks as he has matured both on and off the court.

"I'm taking a different approach," Beasley said. "I'm a little more professional, not as lackadaisical, not as joking as past years. I still joke around a bit, but you've got to know when to get serious. I do. I'm growing up in every aspect of my life -- being a bigger family man, not going out much, playing a more respected role."

Beasley's improvement is a result of his sobriety, the team's focus on him, fatherhood, advice from Alonzo Mourning and better work habits.

"Everybody needs to see an example of what they want to be." Mourning said of Beasley. "You can see [the growth]. ... He's light years ahead of where we expected."

Heat forward Michael Beasley will be a game-time decision against the Pistons on Friday night because of a hyperextended right knee.

Beasley suffered the injury against the Raptors on Wednesday night.

The team said he was "sore with no swelling" and will be evaluated again Friday.

League and team sources confirmed Wednesday that Miami is in its ``due diligence'' process in regards to exploring a trade for Amar'e Stoudemire.

If Miami is reluctant to package Michael Beasley in a potential offer for Stoudemire, then Jermaine O'Neal and a first-round pick might entice Phoenix.

But the Heat have also not ruled out trying to re-sign O'Neal this summer.

Heat point guard Mario Chalmers wants to win his starting role back.

"Time to get back on my [game]. Tired of sittin' on the bench," Chalmers wrote Sunday on Twitter. "Gotta get back to the way I was."

Rafer Alston has been Miami's starter recently and should keep the role barring an injury.

"I'm ready to get back that spot," Chalmers said prior to Monday's game against the Cavaliers. "The team needs me back there. I want my spot back. I think there's a great chance I can get it back."

Chalmers initially lost the starting gig to Carlos Arroyo before Miami signed Alston.

"I don't want Rio to settle in comfortably into his role," coach Erik Spoelstra said.

"I want him to be more professional. I want him early to work. I want him to spend more time with the coaches watching film. I want him to ... get rest, pay attention to his diet. I want him to completely commit to his profession and to this team."

Cavaliers forward Jamario Moon expects to play on Monday night against the Heat.

Moon hasn't played since Jan. 3 because of a left abdominal strain.

Cleveland coach Mike Brown said Moon has been medically cleared, but that he wasn't absolutely certain that Moon face off against Miami.

Michael Beasley predicted Tuesday night that Miami should win easily in Charlotte Wednesday.

"If we stay together and stay focused,'' Beasley boasted, "it should be an easy win.''

Every member of the Bobcats was well aware of the quote and they ended up defeating Miami by a final score of 104-65, which is the widest margin of victory in team history.

With a Feb. 18 trade deadline looming, Miami is conflicted over keeping Dorell Wright or trading him.

"It's just my luck my money matches what we are over the tax," Wright said of his $2.7 million salary. "I understand whatever" Miami decides.

A Haitian earthquake relief fund co-founded by Heat star Dwyane Wade and retired center Alonzo Mourning has already surpassed its goal of raising $800,000.

Wade donated $175,000, his salary per game, while Mourning, LeBron James, Chris Paul and Kevin Durant each gave $100,000 to the fund.

The "Athletes Relief Fund for Haiti" began asking for donations from pro athletes Friday.

"I expected nothing less from my friends and colleagues in the sports community," Wade said in a release. "Our commitment to this cause knows no bounds, and we will continue to accept any and all donations throughout the days ahead."

Mourning spent about 36 hours in Haiti last week, traveling with Miami-based Project Medishare.

The Grizzlies are still looking to add a weapon to their bench.

They are one of several teams showing interest in Heat swingman Dorell Wright, according to reports.

If Miami doesn't get rid of Wright, they'll have to pay the NBA's luxury tax.

Wright is making $2.9 million this season and Miami is unlikely to re-sign him this summer.

The Grizzlies have three 2010 first-round picks to use as trade bait.

Dwyane Wade has surpassed Tim Hardaway as the Miami Heat's all-time leader in assists.

Wade entered Saturday's game against the Thunder needing just four assists to match Hardaway's career total of 2,867.

He finished the game with six assists, breaking the record midway through the third quarter on a pass to Jermaine O'Neal that resulted in a dunk.