Postponed Wade news conference feeds Heat fears

Dwyane Wade's appearance at a news conference scheduled for Tuesday morning in South Florida was postponed, the latest chapter in a free-agency saga that has the Miami Heat on edge about the possibility of losing him to another team.

Wade's youth basketball camp for children was beginning Tuesday, and part of the day's itinerary was to include a question-and-answer session alongside Alonzo Mourning about the charity weekend they will headline in South Florida later this month. Shortly after midnight Tuesday, officials for the charity event called the Summer Groove said the news conference would be rescheduled.

About 150 Heat employees showed up in a caravan of four buses at the camp at Nova Southeastern University. They formed a semicircle around the front entrance, most wearing Wade shirts and jerseys.

When Wade came down the stairs and saw the group waiting for him, he broke into a wide smile, then walked through the front door with both hands raised as the employees chanted: "We want Wade! We want Wade!"

"I see I can't get rid of you all," Wade told the group. He went back inside less than a minute later without taking questions. Wade's side had concerns that free agency would be the only matter discussed at the news conference, and there had been internal discussions for several days about postponing the event.

Duhon signs with Magic

Former Knicks point guard Chris Duhon reached an agreement with the Orlando Magic for a $15-million, four-year deal, his agent said. Teams can't officially sign free agents until Thursday. Agent Kevin Bradbury told The Associated Press that the chance to play for a championship contender was enough to sway Duhon to the Magic this time. Duhon fills a much-needed role behind starter Jameer Nelson and could step into the starting spot should an injury occur.

- AP