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The Miami Heat is a column by Timothy Rapp.
Patrick McDermott is a photographer.
Mario is a member of the Miami Heat. At least temporarily.
The veteran guard was signed to a 10-day hardship contract by the Heat.
The Heat are the latest NBA team to deal with major COVID-19 issues, causing a flurry of replacement-player signings.
Ira Winderman is on the IraHeatBeat.
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More players have tested positive. There are eight protocols and one is close to getting out. Will be without at least seven players. Many basketball players have tested positive.
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Ira Winderman is on the IraHeatBeat.
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There is no Heat practice today in Houston, in advance of tomorrow's game.
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Ira Winderman is on the IraHeatBeat.
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The signing of Nick Staukas will be delayed until Friday to maximize the 10 days, but the Heat still have another signing. Kyle Guy and Aric Holman are the two emergency 10-days that have already been signed.
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Ira Winderman is on the IraHeatBeat.
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P.J. Tucker was able to travel to Houston, where he owns a home, despite being in San Antonio.
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The team turned to the man who had been with the team for eight seasons, and won two titles, as well as D- Wade and Chris Bosh.
He was a popular role player during his time with the Heat, and many people were excited to see him back.
Dave Zirin is a reporter for Edge of Sports.
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Mario Chalmers was just signed by the Heat. Can Rony Seikaly be behind?
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Mike Ryan (Ruiz)
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The greatest #6 in Miami Heat history is back.
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Barry Jackson is a sports writer.
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The Dolphins have no injuries on their 53 man roster and the Heat bring back Mario Chalmers. What a day!
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GregSylvander wrote to Greg Sylvander.
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I mean, what does life have to be for us in the year 2022.
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I guess it keeps things interesting.
In his 10-year career, he averaged 8.9 points and 3.7 assists.
The 6'2" point guard has spent time in Europe and the G League's Grand Rapids Gold.
His return to the Heat will be the best Christmas present he could have asked for.
Mario Chalmers is following me.
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I want Santa but I am praying for a call up.
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Tim Reynolds has an account.
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"I'm ready," said Mario Chalmers.
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He's going to Houston tonight.
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According to Stein, the 100th replacement player to be called up during the NBA season is Chalmers. On the same day that the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets were supposed to play, the NBA postponed the game because of COVID-19 issues.