Submitted by Diane from Coral Gables

Q: Goodmorning Mr. Wallace....As an avid sports spectator (live and TV) I am disturbed by your lack of "props" to Udonis Haslem! Come on...we all were thrilled at D.Wade's fantastic game winning shot, BUT...Udonis made it possible! Your article might have better been titled: "Your House is in MY TOWN". WOW...I had to turn to page 10 to even see Udonis mentioned. He deserved to get his PROPS! ....and so it goes, this is one woman's opinion

Answered 11/19/09 13:35:32 by Miami Heat Beat Reporter

A: Diane, It's no secret among those who follow our coverage of the Heat that Udonis Haslem is a player I truly respect for the way he carries himself and the way he plays the game. The game you're talking about, Wade simply hit the miracle three to win it with essentially no time remaining on the clock. But I point in the story that Miami wouldn't have even been in position to beat the Nets that night had it not been for Haslem's 28 points and 12 rebounds. I've said all along, Wade is by far the team's best player and catalyst. But Haslem personifies the heart, hustle and soul of this team.

Submitted by Michael G.

Q: Mike, I was at the game last night and that was by far Wade's best dunk I've ever seen from him. It kinda came out of nowhere and the crowd had to take a second after it happened to go crazy. Can you ask Dwyane if it was the best dunk of his career?

Answered 11/19/09 13:29:38 by Miami Heat Beat Reporter

A: Michael, I've asked Dwyane that question, and he can't seem to pick just one. While that dunk over Anderson Varejao was amazing, considering the power, hangtime and humiliation that followed, I tend to favor Wade's dunk over Emeka Okafor last season in Miami. I'll post photos of my favorite Wade dunks on the Heat blog in the coming days. You'll see what I'm talking about regarding that Okafor flush. Stay tuned.

Submitted by Bill Clinton from Florida

Q: I enjoyed your piece on Allen Iverson. I'm originally from Philly and while I moved down here and became a Heat fan before Iverson entered the league, I've always followed the Sixers as my second team. If I were Allen Iverson, I'd have my agent talking to the top teams in Europe. It's a shame that playing outside the NBA carries such a bad stigma. I think Allen could get paid well there, but more importantly he would be the man and the fans would love him. And living in a place like Italy or Greece would be a great experience for him and his family. I lived in Italy for three years and it was absolutely wonderful. Keep up the good work,

Answered 11/19/09 13:26:45 by Miami Heat Beat Reporter

A: Bill, Thanks for the compliment regarding the Iverson blog I wrote this week. Iverson had, I believe, an offer or at least some interest from European clubs. He passed at this point. He doesn't seem like the kind of player or personality who would warm up to playing outside of the U.S./NBA spotlight. There is plenty of money to be made there. But that isn't the type of stage Iverson seems fit on which to play. And as of now, there is no real interest from the Heat in signing him in the wake of his release from Memphis.

Submitted by Richard G from Florida

Q: On what levels does this trade (Beasley/Cook for Jordan Hill/Danilo Gallinari) make even one ounce of sense? I know you don't like to insult fans who submit questions. However, your answer insults the intelligence of your readers, and I'm not even a huge Beasley fan. Would you like to retract your answer?

Answered 11/19/09 13:23:14 by Miami Heat Beat Reporter

A: Richard, As I said last week, it is one of the more farfetched trades I've heard in some time. I never said it made complete sense. I said, out of respect, that I can't see the Heat willing to take back those two in exchange for Beasley. I think Pat Riley would want more in return for giving up two top-seven rotation players for Gallinari and a non-rotation player in Jordan at this point. But thanks for following up for clarification.

Submitted by richard from miami,fl

Q: do u think miami will make the playoffs and do you think wade should be the one to take the last shot every game i dont think so i think richardson or james should what do you think

Answered 11/19/09 13:20:12 by Miami Heat Beat Reporter

A: Richard, I do think the Heat will be good enough to make the playoffs this season. I see Miami as a No. 6 seed, or thereabouts, and finishing slightly above .500 if the team's key players can stay rather healthy. And I don't have one problem with Wade taking the last shot - or every shot, for that matter - in every game for Miami.

Submitted by bria from auburndale,florida

Q: i have been watching the way amare and bosh has been playing. do u think that there are going to leave there teams they way they been playing lately

Answered 11/19/09 13:17:46 by Miami Heat Beat Reporter

A: Bria, I certainly though Amare was a goner over the summer. But there's something to be said about Phoenix for keeping him, and also something to be said about Amare for playing at a high level with this team right now. I think Bosh is slightly more likely to leave Toronto than Amare is to bolt PHX. And I do believe the Heat will make a strong run at both, be it by trade or free agency next summer.

Submitted by shad from miami,florida

Q: hell naw?

Answered 11/19/09 13:15:33 by Miami Heat Beat Reporter

A: Huh? Hell, yeah, then.

Submitted by James from Florida

Q: Hello Mr. Michael Wallace. I'd like to thank you for your coverage and analysis of the Miami Heat. I have one question that I'd like to ask you. It's in regards to Chalmers. Now that we're ten games into the season, is it fair enough to say that the Chalmers experiment has failed? He has value, but not the the right amount required to stand next to Wade. He lacks a consistent jumper, doesn't exploit the defense by penetrating, can barely make a drop-off pass to Wade, doesn't know how to create a play off the dribble, avoids taking critical shots late in the game, cannot defend the average point guard in the NBA and displays little or no confidence. How do you think Miami will handle this PG situation throughout the season?

Answered 11/19/09 13:14:56 by Miami Heat Beat Reporter

A: Thanks for joining this week' Heat chat. Michael Wallace here. A lot of issues to get to. So let's roll. James, While it is certainly true that Chalmers' inconsistency has been a major issue with the Heat, the organization will continue to take a patient approach with Chalmers. They've invested far more faith than money in him. But the hope is that he takes a major step over the course of this season. So far, that position remains as one of the biggest holes on the roster. Chalmers has not yet provided a reason this season to maintain confidence. Perhaps he emerges in the coming weeks. If not, the Heat will have to address that position again by the Feb. trade deadline or certainly at the end of the season.

Submitted by Jay from Trenton NJ

Q: Hey Mike, First let me say i think Beasley will be a great player, but for whatever reason he is not reaching his potential in Miami. Second all the players i hear about the heat targeting in free agency play the same position (Bosh, Boozer, Amare). Wouldnt this trade help the heat this season while also rounding out the roster better next season: Jordan Hill and Danilo Gallinari for Michael Beasley and Daquan Cook? Also do you think the knicks would make this trade

Answered 11/12/09 13:19:48 by Miami Heat Beat Reporter

A: Jay, I have to admit. I've heard a lot of weird trade proposals, but I've never heard this one before. Not saying that it doesn't make sense. Because on a few levels, it does. But I don't know if Miami would be interested in Jordan Hill or Gallinari. The KNicks would probably take Beasley in a heartbeat, and he would put up all kind of crazy numbers in that offense. Stranger trades have been made. So I no longer rule anything out with this team.

Submitted by Paulo Sodero Martins from Brazil . são paulo. Cachoeira Paulistacity.

Q: Itīs not a question but a ponderation. First and foremost i would like to say itīs pleasure talk to you.This time MiamiHeat will be the Champion. Please Michael , gimme a favor, send a big HUG to the people from Miami. I love Miami. I know Miami since 1989.Thank You.

Answered 11/12/09 13:17:05 by Miami Heat Beat Reporter

A: International optimism is never a bad thing, is it? Will do and it's a pleasure to hear from you as well.

Submitted by Ricky from Hialeah,FL

Q: What are your thoughts regarding Michael Beasley? Has he improved his game from a season back and do you see him as a key component in this team for the future?

Answered 11/12/09 13:14:56 by Miami Heat Beat Reporter

A: Ricky, It's still too early to tell if Michael has drastically improved. I think he's stronger and a bit more explosive and confident this season. But it hasn't always translated in games. The fact that he's watching the finish of most games from the bench can't be too good for him. But the team is winning, and as long as that's the case, it's hard to argue they way he's used. But I've said from the beginning that Michael has to prove his value to this team by the Feb. trade deadline. If something amazing becomes available via trade that falls into the 2010 grand plan, Mike might have to be sacrificed to make that happen.

Submitted by David S. from Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308

Q: Hey Mike, Everyone is stuck on this whole D-Wade Lebron union next year. I would rather be alittle realistic. It looks like we can resign Wade and have enough cap space to sign two max level deals. Would offers to either Chris Bosh or Amare and someone else like Joe Johnson make sense? Who else do you think would be on the Heats radar next year if Lebron is a no go. Thanks.

Answered 11/12/09 13:11:29 by Miami Heat Beat Reporter

A: Yes, I agree with you. This LeBron talk seems to be a bit far-fetched at this point. He's actually a lot closer to an NBA title where he is right now in Cleveland. Of course, should he and Wade join forces, Miami would be championship material from jump. Having said that, Miami will recruit LeBron. At the same time, the Heat also has to consider that other team will also come hard at Dwyane Wade. As far as the cap space, the Heat would not be able to sign to additional players to max contracts. Wade counts as one, and there's room for one other "max" contract. The third star would have to take a pay cut and come for less than "max" money or arrive via a trade, which Miami also will have the flexibility to do.

Submitted by MIguel from Tampa Fl

Q: Hi Mike, What do you think about Carlos Arroyo performance so far, and do you think that he will stay with Miami for the rest of the season? what about Chalmers, do you thinks that he will maintained a good performance for the rest of the season? or it will be more like last year?

Answered 11/12/09 13:08:04 by Miami Heat Beat Reporter

A: Miguel, Thanks for the question. Also, thanks to everyone for joining the Heat chat today. I think Arroyo has been a solid contributor off the Heat bench at point guard. While it might not always show in his stats, I think h does have a command of the offense and knows how to keep the team moving. I also know that Heat owner Micky Arison likes having him on the roster - both from a depth perspective and for cultural reasons. How long he stays will depend on what kind of move might be available for the Heat between now and mid January, when contracts become set for the season. Chalmers will have more up and down moments. But I think over the long haul, he will prove to be a solid starter for Miami for years to come.

Submitted by cedric from miami,fl

Q: hi mike,do you notice a certain jealousy or i should say animosity from wade towards beasley?

Answered 11/05/09 13:19:16 by Miami Heat Beat Reporter

A: No. I don't. What I do sense is an attitude from Wade in which he is waiting on some of his teammates to step up consistently and prove that they are capable of helping the team win every night. Truth is, the only player on the team that has any real history of performance with Wade is Udonis Haslem. They won a title together and that carries a lot of weight. No one else on this roster has even won a playoff series while with the Heat. Beasley is special talent. The better he becomes as a player, the better it is long-term for Wade and the Heat. So I don't sense animosity. I do sense that Wade is waiting for Beasley to live up to expectations.

Submitted by Pablo Chiste from Los Angeles, CA

Q: But we didn't get the lead last night with that starting line-up. We got it with Haslem and Wade on the floor together. Did Spolestra tell you why he chose his line-up? I guess this might be like the Van Gundy seasons where it takes him a few weeks to get a starting line-up that all the fans see as obvious.

Answered 10/29/09 13:40:43 by Miami Heat Beat Reporter

A: But that's the thing. Spoelstra believes in the starting lineup he put on the court Wednesday. You are correct, things didn't really take off for the Heat until Haslem came in and played with Beasley, O'Neal, Wade and Chalmers. I don't see why that's not the starting five. But Spoelstra gets paid to make this decisions under Pat Riley's watchful eye. It worked last night, so I don't have a problem. Quentin started a the three and spent part of his time guarding Al Harrington, who was 5 of 14. So that move paid off as well. Again, we'll see how this thing plays out. Beasley responded. What a lot of people don't seem to understand is that this shouldn't be about Beasley v. Haslem. The two can co-exist on the court.