Beasley's number appears up (again) with Heat
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The last time the Miami Heat gave away Michael Beasley's number they at
least waited a year before issuing No. 30 to Norris Cole.
This time, the transaction took place within a matter of weeks, with
Beasley's No. 8 already assigned to newcomer Tyler Johnson for the coming
season, even with Beasley still in limbo, as an unsigned free agent.
While the Heat still are eligible to retain Beasley, the numerology speaks
otherwise.
Shawne Williams has been added in the swing role at forward Beasley held last
season. Luol Deng has been signed as LeBron James' replacement as the
starting small forward, with Danny Granger the expected backup.
As for the power rotation, six spots are accounted for there when figuring
in Chris Bosh, Josh McRoberts, Chris Andersen, Udonis Haslem, Justin Hamilton
and Williams. If another big man is added, it figures to be a true center,
not a 'tweener forward.