Heat Links:

• Hassan is a favorite to lead the league in rebounding, and win DPOY [Palm Beach Post]
• Aaron Torres writes about Rodney McGruder’s journey from afterthought to Heat favorite. [Washington Post]
• Andre Fernandez explains why Miami isn’t concerned with Ellington’s play through the preseason. [Miami Herald]

Around the league:

• Wiggins signs contract extension with Wolves [PBT]
• JR Smith isn’t happy about losing his starting to spot to Wade [PBT]
• Carmelo loses Jordan signature shoe [PBT]