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COPYRIGHT 2005 South Florida Sun-Sentinal
Byline: Ira Winderman
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ Ballhandling no longer is an issue for the Heat.
Gary Payton, a nine-time NBA All-Star, is about to join Jason Williams in the Heat's rotation at point guard.
In need of depth at the position after the loss of last season's starter Damon Jones to Cleveland, the Heat will make the 37-year-old veteran the latest component of an extensive offseason overhaul.
Agent Aaron Goodwin confirmed Wednesday night that Payton is expected to arrive in South Florida on Thursday and sign a one-year contract.
This will mark the second time in three years Payton makes finances secondary to the opportunity to win an NBA title...
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