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Key Dates and Transactions: 1987

May 24 2004 10:50AM
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April 22   The National Basketball Association officially welcomes the Miami franchise into the NBA. Expansion franchises are also granted to Charlotte, Orlando and Minnesota. The HEAT and Charlotte begin play in 1988-89 while Orlando and Minnesota start the following season.
September 28 Stu Inman, Director of Player Personnel for the Milwaukee Bucks, resigns to accept a similar position with the HEAT bringing to the franchise more than 18 years of personnel experience.
December 24 The franchise reaches the NBA mandated figure of 10,000 season tickets.
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Inside The HEAT: Shane Battier Pt. 1

Inside The HEAT profiles Shane Battier 6:02

Inside The HEAT: Shane Battier Pt. 2

Shane Battier faces the difficult decision of where to play college basketball after a highly succesful Highschool career. 5:11

Inside The HEAT: Shane Battier Pt. 3

Shane Battier transitions from college basketball to playing in the NBA. 5:17

Inside The HEAT: Shane Battier Pt. 4

Jason Jackson takes us inside Shane Battier's new career chapter with the HEAT. 0:01