Rumors

Erik Spoelstra is always seeking out original thinkers. Four years ago, the NBA’s fourth-winningest active coach found one a 45-minute drive north of the Miami Heat’s facilities. Since then, Spoelstra has visited Nova Southeastern University regularly for an up-close look at the unique stylings of Jim Crutchfield, the Division II school’s 69-year-old basketball coach.

New York Times

Udonis Haslem discussed grants Monday at Nova Southeastern University. What he wouldn’t grant, however, was definitive insight on what comes next regarding his NBA career. “I don’t know,” Haslem said after completing a presentation on behalf of his foundation. “We’re thinking about it. But either way, I’m always going to be a part of the Heat family. I ain’t going nowhere, whether I play or not. I’m always going to impact that organization.”

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Was he simply brushing those aside as well as the leg issues? Or did he really manage to avoid those nightmarish headaches for pretty much the first time in his career? “I didn’t get a migraine this season,” Wade said Friday at his eponymous basketball camp at Nova Southeastern University. Before sharing that, however, he bowed his head and pressed his hands together in silent prayer. “I got some headaches and I had some moments, but it didn’t go full-blown migraine,” Wade said. “It was awesome. This was probably the first year in a long time that has happened, and hopefully I can continue that.”

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

The Miami Herald has confirmed through Wade family sources that he will re-sign with the Heat. A Heat source told The Herald that Bosh will also sign with the Heat. Bosh is expected to travel to Miami later Wednesday. Wade declined to speak with reporters Wednesday morning at his youth camp being run at Nova Southeastern University in Davie.

Miami Herald

Dwyane Wade smiled, waved to the chanting crowd. But offered no clues. "I appreciate it," Wade said to the four-bus caravan of employees the Miami Heat assembled in front of the gym Tuesday morning at Nova Southeastern University. "You know I do."

South Florida Sun-Sentinel