HEAT 115, KNICKS 93

Miami Heat routs N.Y. Knicks in season opener

Dwyane Wade scored 26 points and a revamped Heat lineup scorched the Knicks in the season opener Wednesday night.

IN MY OPINION

Miami Heat's season offers little more than diversion

You hardly would call this a season of great expectations for the Heat. More like a season of suspended expectations -- as if this entire NBA schedule for Miami is little more than a bridge to next year, a necessary delay being merely abided.

IN MY OPINION

Former Miami Heat guard Tim Hardaway's honor arrives

Tim Hardaway's career wasn't defined here, but it was completed here.

Miami Heat coach defends his decision to start Michael Beasley

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra defended his move Wednesday to replace veteran starter Udonis Haslem with second-year player Michael Beasley at power forward.

KNICKS AT HEAT, 7:30 P.M. WED., SUN SPORTS

Miami Heat pushes forward with roster shake-up for opener

The Heat apparently is set to open the season Wednesday against the New York Knicks with Michael Beasley replacing veteran Udonis Haslem in the starting lineup at power forward.

Wade can flee after season, so show him how much he's needed

If you see Dwyane Wade on the street, give him a hug.

If you see him in a restaurant, pick up his tab.

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Mario Chalmers still must prove he's the long-term answer at point guard

The changes were minimal, so the team spokesmen will tell you that hope for improvement comes from internal progression.

FLORIDA SPORTS BUZZ

Miami Heat has some tough questions to answer this season

Even as Heat fans await the key summer of 2010, this season should provide answers to pressing questions. Among them, and what NBA people are saying:

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Miami Heat's burning question: What will Dwyane Wade do after season?

The $120 million question: The Heat has enough cap room to sign a free agent and re-sign Dwyane Wade if he wants to stay, but will the rest of the roster stay or be bargaining chips?

This was the type of homework Michael Beasley thought he was done with once he left Kansas State after one season to enter the NBA.

These were the kinds of solitary moments he figured he wouldn't appreciate until many years later.

Miami Heat shakes up starting lineup

The Miami Heat made changes to its starting lineup. Udonis Haslem will be benched, Quentin Richardson will start at small forward and Michael Beasley will start at power forward.

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Miami Heat's Michael Beasley makes vow to skeptics

The Heat's Michael Beasley has a response to those who think he can't handle the small-forward position: `Sit back and watch.'

AMERICANAIRLINES ARENA

Miami Heat arena gets a digital makeover

Flashy upgrades, including a three-story projection wall, will be introduced at the Heat's home opener Wednesday.

Controversial photos again linked to Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley

A photograph of Michael Beasley on a boat with beer bottles raised questions about the Heat forward's sobriety.

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Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra finding comfort zone in second season

From changing the practice music to toning down the tantrums, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has made adjustments.

NOTEBOOK

Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem aims to hike pace on offense

Every preseason, Heat forward Udonis Haslem vows to carve out a larger role on offense only to gradually fade into the background when the games begin to count.

HAWKS 92, HEAT 87

Miami Heat ends preseason with rotation questions

The Heat finished the preseason with a loss to the Hawks, and with its rotation for the regular season still unsettled.

NOTEBOOK

Miami heat's Mario Chalmers credits good fortune, conditioning for durability

Reminded that he is the Heat's only projected starter to avoid the injury bug this preseason, Mario Chalmers lithely reached down behind him to rap his knuckles on the wooden leg of his chair.

HEAT 99, GRIZZLIES 93

Dwyane Wade makes the most of his minutes in Miami Heat victory

Dwyane Wade scored 35 points in 29 minutes as the Heat used a 35-17 run to erase an early deficit without an injured Michael Beasley.

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade back on court

The revolving door to the medical unit at AmericanAirlines Arena took another spin Monday, with Heat guard Dwyane Wade returning from a minor injury and forward Michael Beasley sitting out with two of them.