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Brian Windhorst: Spoelstra said Chalmers was "one of the first or second options" on final shot. Twitter

Miami Heat, LeBron James, Erik Spoelstra, Mario Chalmers 

Nobody has reported this … until now. The last time Boston played Miami, the Celtics won so convincingly (91-72 on April 1) it prompted the Heat to call a players-only meeting. “Everybody who was here last year had something to say at that meeting,” guard Mario Chalmers said. SheridanHoops

Miami Heat, LeBron James, Mario Chalmers 

Mario Chalmers: prayers goin out to @RickyRubio9. No NBA player wants to go thru that. keep ya head up and get that knee stronger Twitter

Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Ricky Rubio, Mario Chalmers, Injuries 

Miami's James Jones will defend his title in the 3-point contest against a field that includes All-Stars Kevin Love and Joe Johnson and teammate Mario Chalmers. Ryan Anderson of the host Orlando Magic and New Jersey's Anthony Morrow round out the roster for the Feb. 25 contest during All-Star Saturday night. ESPN.com

Miami Heat, James Jones, Mario Chalmers, Kevin Love 

Tom Haberstroh: Heat owner @Micky Arison breaking some news: Mario Chalmers will join James Jones in the All-Star 3-pt shootout. Twitter

Miami Heat, James Jones, Mario Chalmers, Micky Arison 

Chippy play continued in the second half. In the waning seconds, Heat guard Mario Chalmers got a flagrant foul for sending Jennings flying out of bounds, something that isn't all that hard since he's 169 pounds. Minutes earlier, James had been knocked to the floor when Bucks center Andrew Bogut inadvertently whacked him on the head going for a rebound. "He hit me in the nose," said James, who was on the floor for half a minute or so. "He grazed my nose a little bit. I'm glad he didn't hit me square. I'd probably still be on the floor right now." FOXSports Florida

Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Mario Chalmers, Andrew Bogut 

Forget about the weird celebrity baby names like Apple, Suri or the latest, Blue Ivy - courtesy of Beyonce and Jay-Z. Gossip Extra columnist Jose Lambiet found that Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers has a daughter with a name that is equal parts weird, unique and kind of brilliant, Queen Elizabeth. It's unclear if Chalmers played a role in selecting the name as he was recently found to be the father of the 20-month-year old girl according to Miami-Dade county records. Chalmers agreed to pay the mother of the young girl $2,600 per month and $12,800 in arrears. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Mario Chalmers 

Ira Winderman: Dwyane Wade and Mario Chalmers did not practice today. Everyone else worked including Miller and Curry. Twitter

Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Mario Chalmers 

Amid the buzz created by the Tuesday breakout performance of rookie Norris Cole against the Boston Celtics Spoelstra stressed what is most gratifying at this stage is the youthful versatility he has available at the position, when also factoring in fourth-year starter Mario Chalmers. "We have two great, young point guards that we think bring two different things to the table that we really like," Spoelstra said before the Heat faced the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena, "and, most importantly, help our team win. "We like it. They're both young. We feel as comfortable as anybody in the league, two young point guards under 25 that bring different skill sets." South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Mario Chalmers, Norris Cole 

"The fact that both of them are young and promising with a lot of potential," Spoelstra said of Chalmers and Cole, "we haven't had that in this organization for a long time." South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Mario Chalmers, Norris Cole 

Chris Palmer: Shaq on the rise of Norris Cole: "Chalmers may be in trouble." Twitter

Miami Heat, Mario Chalmers, Norris Cole 

James showed off some of his new low-post moves. And he revealed one reason he's trying to become more of a presence down there after being more of a perimeter guy most of his career. "I never had to do it," said James, who played his first seven years with the Cavaliers before moving on to Miami in the summer of 2010. "In Cleveland, in the past, I stepped out on the perimeter because I had to. I felt like I had to to handle the ball a lot. But when you have multiple ballhanders here in Norris and (Mario Chalmers), and, of course, D- Wade, I can switch my focus to something else. Once I see that I can be more dominant, I help myself out to help our team even more.'' FOXSports Florida

Miami Heat, LeBron James, Mario Chalmers 

I apparently have been wrong about Norris Cole. The kid has the polish of a four-year collegian and appears to have upside. I found it curious how Erik Spoelstra somewhat paused before saying that Mario Chalmers is the definitive season-opening starter. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Mario Chalmers, Norris Cole 

Ira Winderman: To clarify: Mario Chalmers' 3-year, $12M deal is actually two and team option. Highly unlikely 3rd year paid because of huge tax kicker. Twitter

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Mario Chalmers 

Chris Tomasson: Mario Chalmers has signed with Heat. Sources tell me deal is three years, $12 million. Twitter

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Mario Chalmers 

Ethan J. Skolnick: According to a league source, Heat gave Chalmers 3 years and $12M. In other words, a starter's commitment. Twitter

Miami Heat, Mario Chalmers 

The Heat agreed to re-sign wing James Jones and point guard Mario Chalmers on the heels of adding wing Shane Battier and center Eddy Curry on Thursday. The final details of all the contracts are being worked out but the Heat are believed to be able to structure the deals to allow them to make all the signings without having to use the amnesty clause on Mike Miller. ESPN.com

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Eddy Curry, James Jones, Mike Miller, Mario Chalmers, Shane Battier 

Mario Chalmers is returning to the Heat as he tweeted Friday morning. "Imma MIAMI HEAT player until they don't want me no more. Let's get this ring," he tweeted. CBSSports.com

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Mario Chalmers 

Ethan J. Skolnick: Hearing that Mario Chalmers will get more than the Heat's qualifying offer. Exact details still being sorted out. But he's back either way. Twitter

Miami Heat, Mario Chalmers 

It’s still not clear if Mario Chalmers chose this, or if it was his only option. Still, the end result is the same: Chalmers will remain with the Miami Heat for at least this season. He tweeted this at 10:17 a.m. Friday: “Imma MIAMI HEAT player until they don’t want me no more. Let’s get this ring” Palm Beach Post

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Mario Chalmers