Heat send Beasley to Minnesota for picks
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07/12/2010 -
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Heat made it official on Monday by
shipping the No. 2 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, Michael Beasley, to
the Minnesota Timberwolves for a pair of second round draft picks.
The Timberwolves will receive a second rounder in 2011 and 2014. The Sun-
Sentinel originally reported the move late Thursday, hours after superstar
LeBron James made his decision to join fellow free agents Dwyane Wade and
Chris Bosh in signing contracts with the Heat.
The trade was necessary to clear up cap space in order to sign the three
superstars, which officially happened on Friday.
Miami now has only five players under contract for the 2010-11 season
including "the big three" and guard Mario Chalmers. Earlier on Monday, the
club re-signed unrestricted free agent Udonis Haslem, who according to the
Miami Herald inked a five-year deal worth roughly $4 million per year.
Beasley, who last offseason spent time in the NBA's substance abuse program to
address concerns over his mental state and drug abuse, was a highly-touted
product coming out of Kansas State in 2008.
However, the 6-foot-10, 235-pound forward has put up pedestrian numbers thus
far, averaging 14.3 points and 5.9 rebounds over 159 games for Miami.
"We felt Michael had two very good years in Miami," said Heat president Pat
Riley. "We feel he will have a very productive career, and wish him nothing
but the best as he moves on."
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<< Spurs sign Splitter
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Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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<< Magic agree to deal with Richardson
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Orlando Sentinel.
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Haslem stays home; Heat looking to sign Miller >>
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Udonis Haslem has opted to stay in Miami, and the
Heat are reportedly in contract talks with sharpshooter Mike Miller.
Haslem was an unrestricted free agent that was offered larger deals by the
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Beltre expects to play in All-Star Game >>
Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Boston Red Sox third baseman Adrian Beltre
told the team's website on Monday he is confident he will take part in
Tuesday's All-Star Game. The news came just hours after American League
manager
Ernst leads Publinx after first stroke-play round >>
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take a one-stroke lead after the first round of stroke play at the U.S.
Amateur Public Links.
Ernst's round included nine birdies, six of which came in a
Gilbert disagrees with Jackson's views, fined $100,000 by NBA >>
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert
released a statement on Monday in regards to Jesse Jackson's reaction to his
open letter to LeBron James last Thursday.
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T'Wolves finalize deal with Milicic; ink two first-round picks >>
Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Minnesota Timberwolves signed center
Darko Milicic on Monday. Reports indicated it's a four-year contract worth
close to $20 million.
The team also inked 2010 first-round draft picks Wesley
Kurt Warner to start, Matt Leinart to watch
Despite the debate that's swirling , Kurt Warner will remain the starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, coach Dennis Green said today. The Arizona Cardinals are the +7 point underdog at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com for this Sunday's game.
Green's comment came in a statement released by the team following an ESPN report that Green decided that rookie Matt Leinart would replace Warner as starter for Sunday's game at Atlanta.
"Generally talking about the starting lineup is not something we do," Green told the AP. "However, given the speculation that was out there we want to make it clear. We're disappointed after last week, but we still expect to be a playoff football team and we fully expect Kurt Warner to be the quarterback that leads us. That has not changed."
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