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While the news has been focused on others since the lockout was lifted earlier this month, it only seems as if Heat players are off hanging out at a spa. Hardly. They've been quietly working hard and getting ready for the regular season in much more anonymity than was the case last fall. "There's a lot going on with the Chris Paul situation, the Dwight Howard situation and the Lakers situation and a lot of big stories out there," Miami forward Udonis Haslem said after practice Tuesday. "And a lot of people kind of forgot about the Heat. But we're fine with that. The only thing that matters is what's going on in this gym. Whether people are talking about us, we already have our motivation and our goals set." FOXSports Florida

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Ethan J. Skolnick: Udonis Haslem says if training camp opening is pushed back to Monday, he will still want his teammates here Friday. Twitter

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Ethan J. Skolnick: Udonis Haslem says he's looking forward to training camp in part "so I can listen to Eddie House's mouth for an hour straight." Twitter

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As for Haslem, he had a little fun with reporters (me and Mike Wallace) when we asked him about trade rumors. Haslem played dumb and asked what rumors were swirling around the league. I told him that there's a rumor that could send him to Denver in a package deal for Nene. Haslem's response was spot on: "If I was going to go to Denver, they should have let me go last year. [WILD LAUGHTER] I could have got the extra $14 million. [DORKY REPORTERS LAUGHING AWKWARDLY] I should have just signed that last year and got the extra $14 million. You know, then sending me now for $14 million less. Now I feel cheated. That’s all. [MORE LAUGHS] I don’t pay attention to it. I didn’t know until you guys just told me." Miami Herald

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Ethan J. Skolnick: Udonis Haslem, Chris Bosh and Juwan Howard are at the Heat arena working out. Twitter

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Micky Arison: Looking forward to seeing @Chris Bosh @Dwyane Wade @LeBron James @Mike Miller @Mario Chalmers @Udonis Haslem @Dexter Pittman back at the AAA Twitter

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Tuesday, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem completed a week of workouts at Nike's Beaverton, Ore., campus. The four are expected to also participate at each of the four stops on the upcoming "Homecoming Tour" of NBA lockout charity games that begins with an event hosted by James Dec. 1 at the University of Akron. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Today, I spoke to someone close to Mario Chalmers, who told me that Chalmers — a restricted free agent whenever NBA activity resumes — is more focused on his charity game on Dec. 1st, and doesn’t have any interest in pursuing anything else at this time. Mike Miller told me during the playoffs, and Udonis Haslem told me at a charity event this offseason, that they would think about it, not because they needed the money, but because they would both miss playing if the lockout lingered too long. Palm Beach Post

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(Haslem)’s gotten a chance to coach, at the All-Star exhibition at FIU, though he did lose to a team coached by comedian Kevin Hart in overtime “I blew it, I let my team down,” he said. “I got to take it on my shoulders. Down three, so should I have fouled (Carmelo Anthony at the end of regulation)? See, that’s the question that real coaches go through…. A lot of times I ran plays for guys, and other guys shot the ball. I didn’t have the most coachable group of guys.” Palm Beach Post

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He’s been compelled to finally try Twitter. “I see it a use for it now,” Haslem said. “I didn’t see a use for it before. With the things the way they are, it’s good to keep the fans and the people who support me in the loop to what’s going on. I can’t do that through basketball right now.” Palm Beach Post

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Udonis Haslem: Me and my man James Jones went shot for shot today. Don't ask who won but it's a reason dat boy da champ. Smh. Ofcourse I only shot 17ft. Twitter

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Udonis Haslem: Everybody keeps asking why I cut the braids. To be honest it was just time. One thang about it ain't nothing change. Twitter

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Udonis Haslem: Up early in the morning thinking bout all the people affected by the decision made. All I can say is this a damn shame. Twitter

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What was the mood in there. Was it amiable, or contentious at all? Udonis Haslem: No it was calm. Not a lot of fighting. It was interesting to hear some of the owners' points, which are very valid points. We understand that. Our points are valid as well. ESPN.com

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Did you hear enough of both sides willing to find a middle ground? Udonis Haslem: Yeah. I heard enough to really believe in my heart that both sides will work tirelessly to find a middle ground. I don't know if that will happen. ESPN.com

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Ric Bucher: Just read Udonis Haslem's remarks. Super positive-yet even *he* isn't sure a deal gets done. Not his intention, but almost more depressing. Twitter

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Ken Berger: Udonis Haslem: "I was very encouraged. ... You can see that everybody really wants to make a deal." Twitter

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Steve Aschburner: MIA's Udonis Haslem, attending for 1st time, on 1st impression: "Everybody's minds and hearts are in the right place, so that's a start." Twitter

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The Heat’s Udonis Haslem still isn’t fully over last year’s foot injury (he had follow-up surgery to remove a screw this summer) and won’t resume playing until he’s pain free. But his agent said Tuesday that Haslem still expects to be ready when camps open post-lockout. It could be awhile before a new labor deal is reached. Miami Herald

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Speaking of basketball, what about the NBA lockout? Is there any hope? Udonis Haslem: I think so. I am confident that both sides are working to reach an agreement. Players are going to stick together. I am sure the way the season ended last year on such a high note with revenue going up and TV ratings through the roof, the story is already written for next season -- for the Heat, especially. All those guys have to do is sit back and let the season take care of itself. Hopefully everything works out. NBC Miami

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