Wade to Miss Olympics

Wade has decided to sit out the Olympics due to the need of surgery on left knee. Wade informed USA basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo and Coach Mike Krzyzewski early Thursday.

"I've decided to listen to my doctors and get the procedure I need on my knee. USA basketball said I had to do what was best for me. They want me to be obviously healthy as possible so I can continue to play this game at a high level. They were very supportive and told me if I ever wanted to come around the team, I'm welcome and that I'm a part of the family." -Wade told the Associated Press

Wade's surgery is currently not set but the surgery will be done on the same knee he had surgery on in 2008. Throughout the past season Wade has had his knee drained on several occasions including the day of game 3 in the Heat-Pacers series. The surgery is needed to alleviate fluid building around Wade's knee. Wade made it known that making sure he's ready for the rest of his career with the Heat was his top priority and he should be good to go by training camp.

Heat 2012 NBA Champions

"It's about d*mn time" is the statement that Lebron James gave as the superstar was interviewed after the Heat Game 5 victory for the Miami Heat franchise 2nd NBA Championship and Jame's very first championship.  But the Heat becoming the NBA champions were not an easy road, as the Heat took on the Knicks in round one, struggled with the Pacers during round 2 with Bosh out with an abdominal strain, and facing a team use to championship pressure, the Boston Celtics, in the Eastern Conference Finals.  Going through those three rounds in the east they came into the NBA Finals knowing they were facing their toughest competition yet in the young, athletic Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team led by 23 year old superstar Kevin Durant.  

NBA is Back

Here's a few videos to hold you over until Beauty, Heels and Sports returns in January.  NBA is BACK.

Amazing play by the Heatles. Bosh blocks the shot, Lebron saves the ball as its going out of bounds that leads to an amazing pass to Wade he's down court ready to finish.

After a miss shot by Joe Johnson, John Wall rebounds the ball and races down court only to be chased down and met with a big block from Josh Smith.

D.Wade drives pass the defenders to hit the game winning layup against the Charlotte Bobcats.  With Cam Newton, Carolina's star quarterback on the sidelines, Wade turned to Newton and did Cam's signature Superman touchdown pose after making the shot.

Who said Kobe still didn't have it? Even with the torn ligament in shooting wrist Kobe has been putting up 20+ points in every game.  Kobe crossed Raja Bell and went in for the slam in the Lakers game against the Jazz.

With Vince Carter left wide open hitting a 3 as time ran down putting the Mavericks up 102-101 it was sure that the Mavericks would be getting there first win of the season.  Problem is he left 1.4 seconds left on the clock and they were playing against Kevin Durant.  As the the Thunder inbounded the ball at half court to KD, Durant caught the ball turned and shot the ball from well behind the 3 point line with the ball going through the net just as the clock sounded.   Talking about a way to get a victory.

Want some more highlights from the first week of the NBA season. Check the NBA youtube page for these videos and more.