Miami Heat Wiretap

Hardaway Now Embraced By Some In Gay Community

The topic was finding ways to keep transgender children safe, and someone asked for volunteers to share an idea.

Tim Hardaway was the first to raise his hand. "He was so genuine," said Martha Fugate, the director of the YES Institute, a children's advocacy group based in South Miami which hosted that discussion. "He gave the perfect answer."

Seven months ago, that simply wouldn't have happened.

Via AP


Trade Rumors Swirling Around Heat

With the start of training camp looming Tuesday, the Miami Heat remains in talks with as many as three teams regarding possible trades, according to the Miami Herald.

Among those potential partners are the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are looking to unload several contracts after trading Kevin Garnett to Boston in a five-for-one deal in July.

The Garnett trade left Minnesota with a surplus of shooting guards and small forwards -- two positions where the Heat has been looking to add depth throughout the offseason.

Miami's interest likely centers on swingmen Ricky Davis and Trenton Hassell, veterans who apparently don't fit in Minnesota's plans to rebuild around a youthful nucleus of Al Jefferson, Gerald Green and former University of Florida star Corey Brewer.

Via Miami Herald


Miami Adds Undersized PG Brian Chase

Less than a week after losing out on Bucks free agent guard Charlie Bell, the Heat has added former Jazz point guard Brian Chase.

Listed anywhere from 5-feet-7 to 5-feet-10, Chase started last season with the Utah Jazz before finishing in the NBA Development League. He then spent time in the offseason on the Wizards' summer roster.

Chase, 25, is the fifth Heat prospect to be given a partial guarantee this offseason, joining Green, center Joel Anthony, and forwards Marcus Slaughter and Jeremy Richardson.

Via Sun-Sentinel


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