Heat Aug 2007 Archive

• Miami Still Working On Pietrus Deal

  Miami Herald | Aug 27, 2007

  The Heat tried again last week to put together a sign-and-trade for Golden State restricted free agent small forward Mickael Pietrus, and the Warriors declined.

• Nets Still In Chase For Posey

  New York Post | Aug 25, 2007

  James Posey is considering offers from the Nets, Celtics and Cavaliers

• Miami Signs Alexander Johnson

  RealGM Staff Report | Aug 24, 2007

  The Miami Heat announced today that they have signed free agent forward Alexander Johnson.

• Riley Downplays Artest Possibility Despite Interest

  Miami Herald | Aug 24, 2007

  Pat Riley is now downplaying the possibility of getting Ron Artest; at the same time the interest is obviously there.

• Alexander Johnson Joins Heat

  Miami Herald | Aug 24, 2007

  Former Florida State power forward Alexander Johnson, who played for the Memphis Grizzlies last season, has agreed to join the Heat and will sign a contract today, Miami-based agent Jason Levien said.

• Riley: Payton Not Expected Back

  SI.com | Aug 23, 2007

  Gary Payton is not expected back with Miami next season, Heat coach Pat Riley said Thursday.

• Riley Calls On P.J. Brown

  Miami Herald | Aug 22, 2007

  Pat Riley called ex-Heat power forward P.

• Bond Set For Suspects In Curry, Walker Robberies

  ESPN | Aug 21, 2007

  Bond was set at $5 million each for two men accused of tying up and robbing New York Knicks forward Eddy Curry at his suburban Chicago mansion.

• Heat Rookie Cook's Shot Showing Improvement

  Miami Herald | Aug 20, 2007

  Miami rookie Daquean Cook attended former pro Mark Price's shooting camp near Atlanta, along with his young Heat teammates Jeremy Richardson, Marcus Slaughter and Devin Green.

• Miami To Make Another Run At Artest

  Miami Herald | Aug 19, 2007

  Miami is reportedly intent on making another push to acquire Ron Artest, trying to entice Sacramento with Udonis Haslem and others.

• Posey Pleads Guilty To DUI

  NBC 6 | Aug 17, 2007

  Former Miami Heat player James Posey has agreed to plead guilty to reckless driving in connection with an incident in April on Miami Beach, prosecutors said Friday.

• Posey Pleads Guilty To Reckless Driving

  Miami Herald | Aug 17, 2007

  James Posey, who played for the Miami Heat the past two seasons, reached an agreement with the state attorney's office to plead guilty to reckless driving in connection with an incident last April in Miami Beach.

• Two New Teams Jump In On Pietrus?

  Contra Costa Times | Aug 16, 2007

  Mickael Pietrus and his agent, Bill McCandless, met Wednesday at their request with Warriors officials in Las Vegas.

• Bibby For Williams Part II Being Considered?

  Miami Herald | Aug 15, 2007

  Sacramento hasn't ruled out trading point guard Mike Bibby, and now views the Heat as a potential partner if it does, an NBA official said.

• Could Bibby Land In Miami?

  Miami Herald | Aug 15, 2007

  The Kings haven't ruled out trading Mike Bibby, and now views the Heat as a potential partner if it does, according to an NBA offical.

• Riley Not Optimistic Regarding Posey

  Miami Herald | Aug 14, 2007

  During a press conference to announce his new contract, Heat coach Pat Riley didn't sound optimistic about re-signing forward James Posey: "We're in conversations, but the reality is the reality.

• Miami Losing Out On Pietrus?

  Palm Beach Post | Aug 14, 2007

  Although the Heat has talked with Golden State about swingman Mickael Pietrus, a restricted free agent, Miami coach Pat Riley didn't seem optimistic about an agreement being imminent.

• Riley Says He'll Coach At Least Three More Seasons

  SI.com | Aug 13, 2007

  Pat Riley said Monday he'll be back as coach of the Miami Heat for three more seasons, an announcement that ends months of speculation about his immediate future.

• Smush Could Opt Out Next Summer

  Miami Herald | Aug 13, 2007

  Miami granted guard Smush Parker the right to opt out of his two-year deal next summer, if he wishes, as a concession for accepting $2.

• Miami Inquires On Pavlovic And Udoka

  Miami Herald | Aug 13, 2007

  Miami has inquired about several free agent wing players, including Portland starting small forward Ime Udoka and Cleveland restricted free agent Sasha Pavlovic, but remains steadfast against paying much luxury tax.

• Two Suspects In Walker Robbery Held Without Bond

  ESPN | Aug 11, 2007

  Four men charged in the armed robbery of Miami Heat forward Antoine Walker during a home invasion remained jailed Saturday without bond.

• Same Crew Robbed Curry And Walker

  Daily Southtown | Aug 11, 2007

  NBA stars Eddy Curry and Antoine Walker were the targets of the same crew of armed robbers who scoped out their luxury homes to plan last month's headline-grabbing strong-arm robberies, police said Friday.

• Golden State Might Re-Sign Pietrus

  Sun-Sentinel | Aug 11, 2007

  Indications are that other teams have joined the Heat in pursuit of Mickael Pietrus, and the Warriors have indicated a desire to re-sign him.

• Penny Says He, Shaq Put Rift In Past

  Paml Beach Post | Aug 11, 2007

  Penny Hardaway, the Heat's newly-signed swingman, said Friday he made amends with center Shaquille O'Neal last year regarding the rift the two had as teammates in Orlando in the mid-1990s.

• Four Charged In Walker Home Invasion, Robbery

  ESPN | Aug 10, 2007

  Authorities charged four men Friday in connection with the armed robberies of Antoine Walker and Eddy Curry in their Chicago area homes last month.

• Miami Signs Devin Green

  RealGM Staff Report | Aug 10, 2007

  The Miami Heat announced today that they have signed free agent guard Devin Green.

• Posey Return To Miami Now Appears Remote

  Sun-Sentinel | Aug 10, 2007

  Agent Mark Bartelstein said Thursday he did not see the Penny Hardaway signing impacting the ongoing negotiations with Heat free-agent forward James Posey.

• Miami Signs Penny Hardaway

  RealGM Staff Report | Aug 9, 2007

  The Miami Heat announced today that they have signed free agent guard/forward Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway.

• Warriors And Heat Still Talking About Pietrus

  Miami Herald | Aug 8, 2007

  With Matt Barnes (who had spoken to Miami) re-signing with Golden State, the Heat's established free agent small forward options -- beyond incumbent James Posey and restricted free agent Mickael Pietrus (the Heat and Warriors continue talks) -- are down largely to Jalen Rose (the Heat pursued him last November but hasn't this summer), Ruben Patterson and Jarvis Hayes.

• Miami Auditions Potapenko

  Miami Herald | Aug 8, 2007

  Miami is believed to be open to moving Michael Doleac for small forward help and so on Tuesday auditioned veteran center Vitaly Potapenko, his agent said.

• Dallas In No Hurry To Make Moves

  Dallas Morning News | Aug 8, 2007

  Donnie Nelson, the team's president of basketball operations, tapped the brakes on thoughts that a deal for a veteran player was imminent.

• Wade Defends Miami's Moves

  Palm Beach Post | Aug 7, 2007

  Monday afternoon, guard Dwyane Wade wasn't thinking about the players the Heat was unable to sign during the off-season.

• Miami Wants Pietrus

  Miami Herald | Aug 4, 2007

  Could Jason Williams be on his way to Golden State for Mickael Pietrus?

• Mavericks To Sign Eddie Jones

  Dallas Morning News | Aug 3, 2007

  Dallas added more depth Friday, agreeing to terms on a two year contract with veteran guard Eddie Jones

• Warriors Want Posey For Pietrus?

  Miami Herald | Aug 1, 2007

  Though a sign-and-trade with Golden State involving free agents Mickael Pietrus and James Posey makes sense, Miami is reluctant because it doesn't want to pay a substantial luxury tax.