MIAMI, 10/23 The Miami HEAT announced today that they have waived guard John Lucas.

New York, NY 10/22 The NBA announced today that Miami Heat guard Daequan Cook has been named the recipient of the NBA Cares Community Assist Award for the 2009 offseason in recognition of his outstanding efforts in the community and for his ongoing philanthropic and charitable work.

MIAMI, 10/20 The Miami HEAT have announced that they have waived forward Anthony Tolliver.

MIAMI, 10/20 The Miami HEAT have announced that they have exercised the third-year Rookie Scale Option on Michael Beasley and the fourth-year Rookie Scale Option on Daequan Cook.

MIAMI, 10/19 As the Miami HEAT ramps up for the 2009-10 season, the franchise aims to celebrate during the days leading up to the Opening Night contest versus the New York Knicks on October 28.

MIAMI, 10/13 - The Miami HEAT will host its annual Media Challenge tournament on Tuesday, October 20 at the AmericanAirlines Arena starting at 10:00 a.m.

MIAMI, 10/12 - The Miami HEAT have announced that they have signed free agent guard Carlos Arroyo. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

MIAMI, 10/08 The Miami HEAT announced today that they have waived forwards Alade Aminu and Andre Brown.

MIAMI,10/07 - The Miami HEAT and AmericanAirlines Arena have teamed up with the Miami Broward One Carnival celebration to bring downtown Miami to life this Sunday, October 11.  The Miami Broward One Carnival activity will include a parade on the streets of downtown beginning at 12 p.m., culminating in a spirited competition between the best Caribbean bands / performers at Bicentennial Park, slated to begin at 6:00 p.m.

MIAMI, 10/05 - Recognizing todays economy and the challenges facing the South Florida school systems and their employees, the Miami HEAT is once again offering the HEAT Educator Appreciation Program.

Just because training camp has officially started doesn't mean the HEAT players have forgotten to pick their favorite teams in college football like the rest of the country.

Day Three of training camp was a change of pace from the previous two days. The team temporarily went away from its two-a-day practice schedule to only a single session.

Second-year HEAT Head Coach Erik Spoelstra made defense the focus of Tuesdays morning practice.

MIAMI, 9/29 The Miami HEAT have announced that they have entered into a multi-year partnership with ASSIST-CARD, a travelers insurance company that offers extensive assistance for international travel.

A day after media day, where South Florida media got its first access of the season to the 2009-10 HEAT a roster that closely resembles last years playoff run the team officially opens training camp today.

Jermaine ONeal doesnt want to live with regret...again.

MIAMI, 9/28 The Miami HEAT have announced that they have signed five players to contracts to complete their training camp roster.

MIAMI, 9/24 The Miami HEAT have announced that they have named Alonzo Mourning Vice President, Player Programs.

MIAMI, 09/17 The Miami HEAT has announced that it will retire Tim Hardaways number 10 jersey in a pre-game ceremony prior to the teams Oct. 28 season-opener against the New York Knicks.

Every day, the 5-year-old son and namesake of the basketball player Tim James, a former first-round draft pick in the N.B.A., asks when his daddy is coming home. Betty James, who is looking after her grandson while James is gone, has a stock answer: Soon, baby. Soon.

HEAT Coaches and players reflect on former HEAT player Tim James who is now fighting on the front lines in Iraq.

MIAMI, 8/24 HEAT fans hungry for maximum flexibility, price savings and unique HEAT experiences can now order up the All You Can HEAT partial plan.

The Miami HEAT will kick off the 2009-10 school year by welcoming back students at Riverside Elementary on Monday, August 24, 2009 from 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. HEAT guards Pat Beverley and Chris Quinn will ensure that students arrive to school safely by serving as crossing guards at the schools crosswalk. They will also help distribute backpacks filled with school supplies courtesy of Office Depot to children entering the school. The HEAT Dancers, Xtreme Team and HEAT mascot Burnie will also be in attendance to provide entertainment.

The Miami HEAT and Sun Sports, the NBA teams exclusive regional television home, have announced the Florida sports networks 2009-10 broadcast schedule.

MIAMI, August 13 The Miami HEAT announced today that they have acquired guard/forward Quentin Richardson from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for center Mark Blount.

SPRINGFIELD, MA The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced that Alonzo Mourning, along with Ken Hudson and Bob Lanier, have been named as the 2009 co-recipients of The Mannie Jackson Basketballs Human Spirit Award, presented by CSX.

HEAT Insider caught up with South Florida native James Jones to talk about his off-season, rehab, and cooking.

The Miami HEAT announced their 2009 preseason schedule today, which will open on Monday, October 5, when they travel to Auburn Hills, MI to face the Detroit Pistons. The preseason will conclude on October 22 when the HEAT host the Atlanta Hawks in Jackson

MIAMI, 08/04 The Miami HEAT announced its 2009-10 regular season schedule.

MIAMI, 24 The Miami HEAT have announced that they have declined to match the offer sheet restricted free agent forward Jamario Moon signed with Cleveland, making him a member of the Cavaliers.

MIAMI, 7/23 Miami HEAT Head Coach Erik Spoelstra and HEAT assistant coaches David Fizdale and Chad Kammerer will conduct leadership clinics for coaches.

NBA Presents Protege Basketball Block Party

MIAMI, 7/22 The Miami HEAT have announced that they have re-signed center Jamaal Magloire. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

MIAMI, July 20 - The Miami HEAT announced July 20, 2009 that they have re-signed center Joel Anthony. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

MIAMI, 7/17 The Miami HEAT is searching for talented, high energy and poised dancers to wow a group of judges on Sunday, July 19, at 12:00 Noon at the AmericanAirlines Arena.

Want to know what your favorite HEAT player is up to during the summer? HEAT Insider caught up with second-year HEAT guard Mario Chalmers.

MIAMI, 6/29 - The Miami HEAT have announced that guard Dwyane Wade is nominated for Best NBA Player at the 2009 ESPY Awards.

Following the untimely passing of one of America's greatest musical icons, the Miami HEAT Players took a moment to talk about their favorite songs by Michael Jackson.

MIAMI, 06/26 The Miami HEAT have announced that they have acquired the draft rights to Patrick Beverley, selected with the 42nd pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, from the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for a 2011 second round draft pick and ca

The Miami HEAT Dancers chronicle their latest trip to indonesia!

MIAMI, 6/26 The Miami HEAT have announced that they have selected forward Robert Dozier with the 60th pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.

MIAMI, 06/22 The Miami HEAT announced today they have made qualifying offers to Joel Anthony and Jamario Moon, making them restricted free agents.

Miami, 06/17/09 University of Miami guard Jack McClinton headlined a group of NBA hopefuls during the HEATs pre-draft workout at the AmericanAirlines Arena on Wednesday.