Published 6/25/2008
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In the MIAMI HERALD, Sarah Rothschild writes "to trade or not to trade the No. 2 pick in Thursday's NBA Draft? Heat executives have said they will listen to offers. Whether the team pulls the trigger and possibly unloads projected second-overall pick Michael Beasley remains to be seen. This much is certain: The phones have been ringing in the Heat's front office as other teams try to move up in the draft. But don't expect a deal between the Heat and the Bulls involving guard Dwyane Wade and the No. 1 pick."
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