SUMMER GROOVE

Alonzo and Tracy Mourning build legacy of respect through charity work

Alonzo and Tracy Mourning have left an indelible footprint in South Florida -- and earned respect -- with far-reaching charity work.

MIAMI HEAT

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade tries to clear the air

Dwyane Wade, who has been critical of the Heat's lack of offseason moves, said team president Pat Riley 'opened up the wound' by saying Wade needed to first commit to a contract extension.

Grooving with Wade and Zo

Dwyane Wade and Alonzo Mourning are pumped for the weekend -- it's all Summer Groove, all the time. We chatted with the two basketball superstars about their causes, how they beat the heat and the bad economy (even celebs feel it).

MIAMI HEAT

Allen Iverson: Pat Riley, Dwyane Wade make Miami Heat 'great situation'

Dwyane Wade's public campaign for the Heat to soon add play-making help to the roster resonated up the Atlantic on Tuesday, when free agent guard Allen Iverson placed Miami atop his wish list of potential destinations.

IN MY OPINION

Iverson might be the answer to Miami Heat keeping Wade

His nickname was ''The Answer'' back before that became a question. At age 34, he is no long-term solution for the Heat or any other NBA team. But here, at least, he might just be something worthy of a new nickname.

FLORIDA SPORTS BUZZ

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade warns about the risks of waiting

Mostly basketball talk today: It isn't just impatience that makes Dwyane Wade want to fast track the Heat's master plan. Though 2010 free agency is Miami's best chance to acquire another all-star, Wade cautions that placing all of its hopes in that is risky.

Summer Groove schedule released

Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade assembled a star-studded cast for their Summer Groove charity event this week. Here's the lineup: Wade, LeBron James, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony will play in Sunday's exhibition game at AmericanAirlines Arena, according to an event spokesperson. Tickets to the 6:30 p.m. game are priced from $15 to $60. A block party, free to the public, will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday in front of the arena.

MIAMI HEAT | DWYANE WADE

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade: `2010 is where I'm focusing'

Dwyane Wade wants to see the Miami Heat become a championship contender again before he commits to the franchise long-term, and is concerned that the Heat is losing ground in the Eastern Conference.

MIAMI HEAT | FREE AGENCY

Miami Heat has contacted Iverson and Artest, insiders say

Pat Riley contacted Allen Iverson and Ron Artest, who is reportedly headed to the Lakers, for exploratory talks after saying he didn't plan any major moves this summer.

MIAMI HEAT | FREE AGENCY

Miami Heat has contacted Iverson and Artest, insiders say

Pat Riley contacted Allen Iverson and Ron Artest, who is reportedly headed to the Lakers, for exploratory talks after saying he didn't plan any major moves this summer.

MIAMI HEAT | FREE AGENCY

Miami Heat looking for bargains as free agency begins

The Heat is not expected to make any big moves in free agency, but Pat Riley added: `You know me. Always looking. Always listening.'

HEAT | NBA DRAFT

Miami Heat's Pat Riley stands pat on making major draft-day moves

Miami acquired guard Patrick Beverley from the Lakers and drafted Memphis forward Robert Dozier but avoided the major draft-day moves made by some of its Eastern Conference rivals.

Greg Cote | Miami Heat losing ground to East rivals

Patience is a virtue? Yeah, OK. Fine. Nice bon mot. Fortune Cookie Hall of Fame, first ballot. But it must have been hard to feel a lot of love for patience Thursday if you were a Heat fan. The day of the NBA Draft sure felt like a day when Miami was losing big chunks of ground to its more aggressive Eastern Conference rivals.

NBA DRAFT | HEAT ROOKIES

Miami Heat's newest players come with promise, baggage

Point guard Pat Beverley and forward Robert Dozier had off-the-court troubles in college, but Heat president Pat Riley is confident the team has properly vetted the two rookies.

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Miami Heat set to hire Alonzo Mourning for front-office job

Three months after having his jersey raised to the AmericanAirlines Arena rafters during a retirement ceremony, center Alonzo Mourning will soon bring his game back to the Miami Heat.

NBA DRAFT | 7:30 P.M. THURSDAY, ESPN

Miami Heat's plan: Be patient, draft carefully

Miami will not have a first-round pick because of the ill-fated Ricky Davis trade in 2007. But Pat Riley is hoping to make the most of two second-round picks and potential leverage in 2010.

NBA DRAFT | 7:30 P.M. THURSDAY, ESPN

For Miami Heat's Michael Beasley, what a difference a year makes

From positions to diapers, a lot has changed about Michael Beasley's life on and off the court in the year since he was taken by the Heat as the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft.

IN MY OPINION

Greg Cote | Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, Pat Riley need a little face to face

An amusing subplot of our sports summer is the public interplay between Heat president Pat Riley and superstar Dwyane Wade, the team's two powerbrokers who in effect have been tip-toeing at each other in the media over the how and when of growing a decent NBA team into a contender.

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Miami Heat's Daequan Cook helps young fan's family amid tragedy

Heat guard Daequan Cook, touched upon hearing about the death of a 12-year-old who idolized him, provided financial and moral support to ensure the boy's legacy lives on.