HEAT Draft Lottery Party - Tuesday, May 20
We’re HEATing up the summer months with our 2008 Draft Lottery Party at the AmericanAirlines Arena on May 20th. Come watch the Draft Lottery alongside HEAT Players and enjoy the HEAT Experience including the Most Popular Dance Team in the NBA, the HEAT Dancers, Burnie, the Xtreme Team, and the HEAT broadcasting team; purchase Season Tickets during the Select-A-Seat event, participate in on-court activities and much more. Tuesday, May 20th, doors open @ 6:00 p.m.!
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 $10 Gets You In!
Lock in now, before the NBA Draft Lottery, and stay ahead of the game. Get your seat so you can participate in the seat relocation / upgrade program, where you can change or upgrade your seat location.
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 Key Dates: May - July
NBA draft “combine”/Orlando: May 27 – June 2
Potential draft choices visits / workouts: June 3-26
Shawn Marion opt out deadline: June 24
NBA Draft: June 26
Free Agent “conversation” period begins July 1
Free Agent signing period begins July 9
HEAT @ Orlando summer league: July 7 - 11
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 Key Dates: August - October
Beijing Olympics: August 10-24
Basketball Hall of Fame induction: September 5
HEAT Training Camp opens: September 26
HEAT Pre-Season schedule: October 6
HEAT @ NBA Europe Live: October 7 – 12
HEAT Opening Night: October 28-31
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Roster FAQ's
HEAT Payroll, 07-08 Season: $73,761,900
NBA Salary Cap, 07-08 Season: $55,630,000
NBA Luxury Tax, 07-08 Season: $67,865,000
HEAT's Luxury Tax, 07-08 Season: $5,896,900
Current Heat Roster
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 Players Under Contract for 2008-09
Shawn Marion (player option)
Dwyane Wade
Mark Blount
Udonis Haslem
Marcus Banks
Dorell Wright (eligible for qualifying offer)
Daequan Cook
Alexander Johnson (team option)
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 Head Coach Erik Spoelstra
On April 28, Managing General Partner Micky Arison and Riley jointly announced that Assistant Coach/Director of Scouting Erik Spoelstra has been elevated to Head Coach. Spoelstra becomes the sixth Head Coach in franchise history. Following his introductory press conference, HEAT Insider got a chance to catch up with the HEAT’s new Head Coach.
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HEAT Lottery Picks
The HEAT will own one of the top four picks in the 2008 NBA draft. The final spot will be decided via a lottery, to be held on May 20.
2003, 5th pick, Dwyane Wade
2002, 10th pick, Caron Butler
1995, 10th pick, Kurt Thomas
1991, 5th pick, Steve Smith
1990, 9th pick, Willie Burton
1989, 4th pick, Glen Rice
Notable #52 Picks
The HEAT own the 52nd overall draft pick, from the Orlando Magic as compensation for signing Stan Van Gundy.
2007: Taurean Green, Florida (Portland)
2006: Guillermo Diaz, Miami (LA Clippers)
1996: Mark Pope, Kentucky (Indiana)
1995: Fred Hoiberg, Iowa State (Indiana)
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