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Luxury-tax bill might force Miami Heat roster move

Chris Andersen’s signing, announced Wednesday, means the Heat has 14 of the 15 players from this past season’s championship team under contract for 2013-14, with Juwan Howard the only exception. 1373580868

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Chris ‘Birdman’ Andersen agrees to new deal with Miami Heat

The biggest unresolved key issue of the Heat’s offseason reached a favorable conclusion Tuesday, when Chris Andersen agreed to return to the Heat on a one-year deal.

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Miami Heat’s Jarvis Varnado earns mixed reviews in summer league

One of the questions entering summer league was whether Heat center Jarvis Varnado had improved enough to factor into a decision about whether to use the amnesty clause on Joel Anthony, who is due $3.8 million each of the next two seasons.

IN MY OPINION

Greg Cote: Dwight Howard made right move despite loyalty questions

It occurs to me I happen to be living my life as if change was bad, though of course I know it usually is not. This wasn’t planned; it just worked out that way. Grew up in the same house in Hollywood. Worked for the same company since back when carrier pigeons delivered the news. Married to the same wonderful woman all this time.

Miami Heat | summer league

James Ennis, Myck Kabongo look to break through with Miami Heat

Heat second-round pick James Ennis and undrafted guard Myck Kabongo headline Miami’s summer-league team this offseason.

IN MY OPINION

Greg Cote: Young pro talent signals dawning of golden age in South Florida

Happy birthday, America. You look pretty good for 237. But I’m here today to talk about some folks who are a bit younger.

Heat Notebook

Miami Heat’s summer roster has NBA experience

The Heat’s summer league roster includes one player on this past season’s team (Jarvis Varnado), five others with NBA experience and rookie second-round pick James Ennis, acquired from Atlanta on draft night. Dan Craig, a Heat assistant coach and video coordinator, will coach.

IN MY OPINION

David J. Neal: While Miami Heat tinkers, Los Angeles Lakers panic

Well, we know one team that doesn’t need to bat its eyes at free agent center Dwight Howard as the NBA’s open market begins. Freed from that exercise and with all options picked up, the Heat can focus on wooing center Chris Andersen to stay.

Miami Heat’s LeBron James to help honor ABC’s Robin Roberts at ESPN awards

Miami Heat’s LeBron James has been confirmed as a top presenter at ESPN’s black-tie Espy awards later this month.

Heat Free Agency

Chris Andersen tops priority list for Miami Heat in free agency

Retaining backup center Chris Andersen is Miami’s priority, but signing a young veteran could be an option.

Heat | Ray Allen

Ray Allen will return to Miami Heat next season

Ray Allen, whose clutch shot in Game 6 helped the Heat go on to repeat as NBA champion, will return to Miami next season.

NBA Draft | Tim Hardaway Jr.

Ex-Miami Heat star Tim Hardaway will root for Knicks after rival team drafts his son

Former Heat star Tim Hardaway Sr. says its ironic that his son — Tim Jr. — was drafted by the ‘hated’ Knicks.

NBA Draft | Miami Heat

Miami Heat acquires swingman James Ennis in NBA Draft

The Heat entered the NBA Draft without a selection but picked up 6-7 swingman James Ennis from the Hawks in a late-night trade.

Pop culture

$800 for pink tennis shoes? To ‘sneakerheads,’ that’s a bargain

Enthusiasts pay top dollar for limited-run models like the Nike X LeBron James Crown Jewel — of which only 650 pairs were made.

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San Antonio starts to settle its bets in Spurs loss to Heat

Spurs fans put their Tex-Mex where their mouth is, and begin to fulfill their bets on the NBA championship.

Miami Heat

Pat Riley expects Miami Heat to improve ‘from within’

Heat president Pat Riley said the offseason plan includes keeping much of the roster together and getting better as a team.

Heat | LeBron James

Miami Heat’s LeBron James: Big 3 staying intact is goal

In his season-ending news conference, LeBron James said it would be the ‘ultimate finish’ for the Big 3 to remain together beyond next summer.

In My Opinion

Greg Cote: Dwyane Wade’s unselfish attitude allowed the Big 3 era to happen for Miami Heat

All of this started with Micky Arison, the franchise owner, and his checkbook, his willingness to put his money where his dream was.

In My Opinion

Linda Robertson: Miami Heat’s LeBron James enjoying his reign

LeBron James is in Mount Rushmore company now, earning comparisons to basketball’s legends.