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Dwyane Wade called Mike Miller the "toughest guy'' on the Miami Heat. Miller always seems to be hurting but he's still playing. "He might be the toughest guy on this team, to go through everything he goes through physically and to be out on the floor no matter (what),'' Wade said of Miller. Sulia

Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Mike Miller 

For nearly a month after Jaelyn's birth, Miller, a sharpshooting Heat swingman, played in the postseason with his daughter's health on his mind. He also had a ruptured tendon on his left thumb (non-shooting hand) he had suffered just before the start of the playoffs. The Heat ended up losing to Dallas in the Finals, with Miller finishing off a forgettable postseason. But a year later, Jaelyn is healthy. And her hand is now big enough for something her father has in mind. "He wants to get her handprint tattooed (on his chest)," said Miller's wife, Jennifer Miller, who said Jaelyn is "doing wonderful" now. "He wanted to get it (last year), but her hand was so small he decided to wait." FOXSports Florida

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

The Heat quickly dispatching the Knicks has given Miller some extra time at his Pompano Beach, Fla., home before they face Indiana in an East semifinal that starts Sunday. So that means more time to spend with his daughter, whom he calls his "little princess." "It's a huge difference between when the boys were babies," Jennifer Miller said about how her husband treats Jaelyn as opposed to the couple's first two children. "He definitely babies her. He loves her and dotes on her. With the boys, he was rougher and did more boy things. He just thinks she's so cute. He holds her and gives her kisses. I told him, ‘Get ready when she's old enough for the tea parties.' " FOXSports Florida

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

"It was scary," Miller said of what he went through last year. "But everything is good now, knock on wood. She's getting better every day, and hopefully everything will be taken care of. She's down to one hole (in her heart, with the other four having naturally closed), which is great. Everybody seems to think she's improved." FOXSports Florida

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

"It was tough going (to the game) and leaving the family during the time when they needed you," Miller said. "But they (other family members) wanted me to play, and I wanted to play, but it was difficult when they're doing what they're doing and I'm out there trying to do what I'm doing. It was a difficult decision, but, at the end of the day, it was being part of (the playoffs) and there wasn't much I could up there (at the Fort Lauderdale hospital). The doctors had it pretty much under control." FOXSports Florida

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

Brian Windhorst: At every dead ball, Mike Miller bends over, grimaces & limps. Then play starts and he shakes it off. More surgery after season probably Twitter

Miami Heat, Mike Miller, Injuries 

I brought my theory to someone with a much more refined basketball mind than my own, Shane Battier, who raised some interesting counterpoints. LeBron at the point could work for stretches, he said, but playing that way consistently would test Miami's bench -- and LeBron's physical stamina. Also, such a lineup requires a 3-point shooter to space the floor. Ideally, that would be Mike Miller, who is currently listed as "questionable for the rest of his natural life" with another injury. "For us, I think we'd have to be fully healthy with Mike Miller," Battier said. "I think he's sort of the key to that lineup. We could do it now, but I think our depth would be tested. With Mike Miller, I think we're a little more flexible with another handler. We could do it with James Jones to a lesser extent. That would entail somewhat of a shift in the rotation." CBSSports.com

Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, James Jones, Mike Miller, Shane Battier 

Ethan J. Skolnick: Mike Miller will not travel. Means he misses 3 more games. LeBron fine for tomorrow. Twitter

Miami Heat, LeBron James, Mike Miller, Injuries 

Mike Miller obviously is no Wade, a seven-time All-Star guard. But if Wade, who suffered a sprained right ankle Friday at Denver, can't play Tuesday against San Antonio it might prove to be an ideal time to dust off Miller. Miller, who underwent sports hernia surgery Nov. 28, has yet to suit up this season. But Miller said he's been cleared to play, and he's pushing for Tuesday. "Yeah, I hope," said the swingman. "Obviously, that's my game plan. But, right now, it's up to them." FOXSports Florida

Miami Heat, Mike Miller, Injuries 

This season, the NBA hired Dr. Kutcher, Associate Professor of Neurology at University of Michigan, as director of its concussion program, giving him final say on the decision about when and whether to allow a player to return. For the first time, the NBA now has a "standardized return-to-play protocol." To a degree, it brings the NBA in line with the NFL and NHL. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Mike Miller, Injuries 

To Miller, it means another potential hurdle toward staying on the court, after his offseason shoulder, thumb and hernia surgeries. "Yeah, it makes you nervous," Miller said of potentially having to miss additional time because of such trademark hustle plays. "I don't like that part of the rule, but hopefully we won't have to worry about it." Poised for a return to the court after his hernia rehab, Miller still plans to stick his head in where it isn't supposed to be. In fact, he said the flip side is if the program was in place last season, it might have allowed him to return to the court sooner. "It's good, so they have something in place that controls not only the players, but also vice versa, letting them know you're all right," he said. "Because you have to be cautious, but at the same time, show them half the time when I say I'm all right, I'm all right." South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Mike Miller, Injuries 

With league-wide baseline testing conducted prior to this season, Miller said he should have an easier time convincing the league's doctors he is naturally off-kilter. But as with hockey players, he said there will be an inclination to try to downplay symptoms, rather than be subjected to the new protocol of inspections. "For sure, you don't want to show signs," he said. Last season, Miller was able to make it from the hospital to a game in the same day. Now he knows it might not be as simple. But as a father of three, he also appreciates what's at stake and that sometimes it's not the worst thing to have someone else looking out for your own well-being. "Now if they hold you back, it makes it more difficult to get back out there," he said. "But you can't look at it as punishment. It's not as if you're suspended for getting a concussion. "You just hope you don't have to worry about the problem in the first place." South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Mike Miller, Injuries 

Ethan J. Skolnick: And yes, @Mike Miller says he will wear another gray suit this week. "Whatever my wife packed me." Twitter

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

Ethan J. Skolnick: Spoelstra pretty much ruled out idea of Mike Miller returning next Tues vs. Warriors, even if Mon practice goes well. Twitter

Miami Heat, Mike Miller, Injuries 

Miami Heat swingman Mike Miller told the Sun Sentinel before Thursday's 116-109 triple-overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks that he is targeting Tuesday game against the Golden State Warriors for his return from preseason hernia surgery. "I'm aiming for Golden State, but we'll see," Miller said. "I wanted to tonight, but we're just going to play it safe." South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Mike Miller, Injuries 

The Miami Heat have released a 2011-2012 introduction video set to the tune of Kanye West's "All of the Lights". It's pretty incredible and almost defies explanation, but we'll give it a shot anyway. The one-minute spot features LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and company bouncing their hands and shaking their moneymakers as psychedelic graphics spin around them. Wade is dressed in a white suitcoat, James a green sweater, and Bosh dons a striped sweater. Things get cooky when Shane Battier shows up in double popped collars, James Jones in a scarf, Mike Miller in a jean jacket and cargo shorts. The Heat dancers also make a mandatory appearance. There are goofy faces, shoulders that are dusted off and some flexing. It ends with the tagline, "Let's Go Heat." This baby has it all. CBSSports.com

Miami Heat, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, James Jones, Mike Miller, Shane Battier, Kanye West 

Ethan J. Skolnick: Don't expect Mike Miller (@Mike Miller) back by Christmas, but don't expect it to be much longer either. Shooting 3s again today. Twitter

Miami Heat, Mike Miller, Injuries 

Ira Winderman: Erik Spoelstra confrmed the Heat will not amnesy Mike Miller. Twitter

Miami Heat, Mike Miller 

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 

Ira Winderman: Spoke to an agent who said his belief is Heat are considering Mike Miller as a possible amnesty cut in 2012 offseason, not now. Twitter

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Mike Miller