Key Dates and Transactions: 1987
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| April 22 |
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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. |
