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Chris Tomasson: Erik Spoelstra on LeBron trying to become 90, 50, 40 guy in shooting percentages; "I wouldn't put any ceiling on him in any category.'' Twitter @christomasson

Miami Heat, LeBron James, Erik Spoelstra 

Chris Bosh said it's been “extremely difficult’’ adjusting from being the main man in Toronto to being on #Heat. "Everybody says they want to win,’’ said Bosh, in his third year with the Heat after being a 20-10 guy in Toronto. “But it’s always about what you’re willing to sacrifice to win. My situation is totally different. I rarely get play calls and before I was getting about 20 touches a game just off play calls (with Toronto). And that’s just something that I had to get used to. Just trying to match a different role in a different situation, it’s been extremely difficult for me. But I’ve kind of embraced that challenge and it continues to be a challenge. It’s never been easy. I try to rise to the top no matter what I do.’’ Sulia

Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, Chris Bosh 

Tom Haberstroh: To update: Dwyane Wade (knee) is a game-time decision for Game 5 tonight. Chris Bosh said he expects Wade to play. Twitter @tomhaberstroh

Miami Heat, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, Injuries 

Jeff Zillgitt: Spoelstra on Wade: "Once he's cleared to go, in my mind, he's good to go. ... He had a very good yesterday. He had a good shootaround today" Twitter @JeffZillgitt

Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Erik Spoelstra, Injuries 

Tom Withers: According to SI's "Fortunate 50," LeBron James projected to earn $56.5 million this year. Second on list to Floyd Mayweather's $90 million. Twitter @twithersAP

Miami Heat, LeBron James 

The other members of the Heat’s Big Three also cracked the Fortunate 50. Dwyane Wade is 11th at $26.68 million on a salary of $17.182 million and $11.5 million in endorsements. Chris Bosh is 47th at $18.545 million, including $1 million in endorsements. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade 

In 1995, Spoelstra had his choice of two job offers, and family seemingly on both sides of the fence. His father, Jon, a former executive with the Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets and New Jersey Nets, remembers both opportunities holding appeal. Erik, his only son and the younger of two children, could continue playing basketball professionally in Germany or he could accept a position with the Miami Heat as a video coordinator. USA Today Sports

Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra, Jon Spoelstra 

There was a catch with the NBA gig. "It wasn't a guarantee that it would last past the summer," Spoelstra told USA TODAY Sports. "I was not set on that. It was probably the toughest decision I had made in my life, because I just had an opportunity in Germany for another two-year deal. I was living the dream over there." USA Today Sports

Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra 

"I don't know if these are the right words," Jon Spoelstra said, "but she said, 'What the (expletive) are you thinking? Do you realize how difficult it is to get into the NBA? Just because Dad is there doesn't mean it's easy. To get a job on the basketball side? You have to be an idiot.' He called me back a day later and said, 'I changed my mind.'" Erik Spoelstra has been in South Beach ever since, ascending from poring over video to scout to director of scouting to assistant coach and, finally, to head coach in 2008. USA Today Sports

Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra, Jon Spoelstra 

Authorities in South Florida are investigating whether there are connections between recent burglaries at the homes of Miami Heat players Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem. Miami Beach police spokeswoman Vivian Hernandez said Wednesday there are similarities in the two thefts aside from both being Heat players. Authorities are not releasing the exact nature of those similarities. USA Today Sports

Miami Heat, Chris Bosh, Law, Udonis Haslem 

Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade received extensive treatment Tuesday on his bruised right knee and is considered questionable for Game 5 against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Wade will be evaluated by the team's medical staff after treatment throughout Tuesday and Wednesday before his playing status is determined. ESPN.com

Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Injuries 

Wade credited that meeting with playing a key role in his strong play down the stretch as the Heat won the NBA title. We’ll see what happens now as Wade is battling a bone bruise on his right knee that has resulted in plenty of concern about his play. “He doesn’t need motivation on that,’’ Crean said Tuesday in a phone interview with FOX Sports Florida about Wade fighting through his injury. “But people need reminders. And sometimes in my life, I need reminders. He knows what he needs to do, and he’s out there taking care of it …. He’s going to be there through the long haul. He’s got a lot of season left. I think that’s how he’s approaching it.’’ FOXSports Florida

Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Injuries, Tom Crean 

“I don’t think you’re going to see anybody sitting out or anything like that,’’ Crean said. “I think he’s going to stay right with it …. Absolutely, (Wade will play in Game 5).’’ FOXSports Florida

Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Injuries, Tom Crean 

Ira Winderman: NBA confirms East finals will not start earlier than Monday. If Heat-Bulls or Knicks-Pacers go six or more, East finals open next Wednesday. Twitter @IraHeatBeat

Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, New York Knicks 

Chris Tomasson: Spoelstra said it will be a discussion between him Dwayne Wade and staff as to whether Wade plays in Game 5 on his balky knee Twitter @christomasson

Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Injuries 

Tim Bontemps: Spoelstra says that Wade hasn't had his knee drained, and also hasn't had an MRI. Says the team "knows what it is", presumably a bone bruise Twitter @TimBontemps

Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Injuries 

Memo to Bulls: Wednesday's Game 5 tips at 6 p.m. Central. "We have a lot left in the tank," Joakim Noah said. After a season of so much adversity and injury, players unanimously rejected the fatigue angle, even if their performance at both ends suggested otherwise. "They put a lot of pressure on us with their defense and we didn't execute very well," Noah said. "It's tough. We're disappointed with the way we played, especially in a big game. There's no turning back. We just have to keep fighting." Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Joakim Noah 

Maybe a $35,000 fine from the league office was enough to change Tom Thibodeau’s tune when it comes to officiating in the NBA playoffs. Three days after he insisted his team wouldn’t get any calls against Miami, Thibodeau said the series isn’t about officiating – and never has been. Daily Chronicle

Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Tom Thibodeau, Referees 

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has an usual method for trying to relieve the pain in his bruised left knee. Wade said he is using tape to move his kneecap over into a position that is more comfortable. Though it's known Wade is battling the bruised knee, for the first time in a game it was revealed how much pain he is experiencing. It happened just before he took a shot with 7:21 left in the second quarter of Miami's 88-65 victory against the Chicago Bulls in Game 4 on Monday. USA Today Sports

Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Injuries 

"Just a shooting pain. It hurt," Wade said. "Eventually I was able to re-tape my knee, come back out and try to finish." USA Today Sports

Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Injuries