Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) Orlando guard Desmond Bane (3) and forward Franz Wagner (22) celebrate during the Miami Heat at Orlando Magic NBA game at the Kia Center on Wednesday. Orlando won the game 125-121.

The three indicted with NBA connections are Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier; Damon Jones, a former NBA player who played with the Heat for one season; and Chauncey Billups, the head coach of the Portland Trailblazers and a former player.

After a week with a couple of ailments -- neck spasms and a sprained ankle -- Kel'el Ware was cleared to play in the Miami Heat's season opener in Orlando. But

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With the Miami Heat’s direction uncertain going forward, guard Tyler Herro wound up without a contract extension by Monday’s 11:59 p.m. deadline.

Bam Adebayo added 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Davion Mitchell supplied 16 points and a game-high 12 assists. Despite the strong individual performances, Miami struggled defensively throughout the night, allowing Orlando to shoot efficiently from beyond the arc.