Shaquille O’Neal News

One can only imagine that Riley has some desire to be doing more yelling and screaming than ever this year. via MVN - Recent Articles

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It looks like Christmas will be a work day for LeBron James and Dwyane Wade this year. via The Repository

David Stern today said the he felt betrayed by the allegations that Tim Donaghy gambled on games and even wagered on some games that he officated.A He has done 139 regular-season games in the last two seasons, … via MVN - Recent Articles

Miami Heat general manager Randy Pfund has signed a contract extension and will return for a 13th season with the organization.

Pfund has helped the Heat reach the playoffs 10 times, including 2006, when they won the NBA title.

He helped team president and coach Pat Riley with trades, free agent deals and draft selections that brought Shaquille O’Neal, Dwyane Wade, Alonzo Mourning, Tim Hardaway, Eddie Jones, Antoine Walker and Caron Butler to Miami.

Terms of the contract extension weren’t disclosed. Read more

I got confused there for a second. The new Fantastic Four movie is in theaters at the same time my newspaper is conducting a Fantastic Four poll. via The Miami Herald

It was only 13 months ago that the Heat won the NBA title. Shaquille O’Neal, Dwyane Wade and Pat Riley still are with the team and South Beach remains a hot spot for athletes.

Yet the Heat isn’t a top destination for free agents this summer. So far, the team’s not a destination at all.

Point guard Steve Francis was the latest free agent to spurn the Heat. Francis decided to sign with the Houston Rockets instead of the Heat, agent Jeff Fried said Thursday.

Francis agreed to a two-year contract with a player option for the second season, Fried said. He declined to comment on the details, but Francis was willing to accept a modest contract after securing a $30 million buyout from Portland and the Heat was able to offer as much as Houston. Read more

“I want to redeem myself and try to help this team redeem ourselves as an organization and try to get back on track”

Zo’s return to the NBA has been a huge success, and he’s ready to play one more season. via Bodog Beat

Shaq brings chef Tyler Florence onto his dream team and has him revamp the school lunch at the kids’ cafeteria. via Reality TV Magazine

“I feel like our record is definitely not where we were”

Should the Bucks bring back Desmond Mason? VOTE HERE But to hear Williams talk Monday, there really wasn’t a doubt that he would return to the Bucks. via Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

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“We’re optimistic on signing the contract but there are still details to work out”

Bucks point guard Mo Williams has agreed to a six-year, $52 million deal, rejecting an offer from the Miami Heat for about $20 million less, a newspaper reported Saturday. via Star Tribune

Playing a game of wait and see F rom every angle, this is a team that could most assuredly use a little Mo. via The Miami Herald

“Small things that may help. But we’re not looking to do anything major.”

Isiah Thomas has said he doesn’t expect to make any more major moves this offseason, but that hasn’t stopped him from looking into every option on the open market, including point guard Mo Williams. via Stamford Advocate

“Coach Riley actually wanted to bring in a video guy from New York”

MIAMI The first time Erik Spoelstra crossed paths with Pat Riley, he hardly envisioned this career arc that seemingly has him poised as Riley’s heir apparent. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel