<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">? Heat buzz: The Nets, who played the Heat on Saturday, were incredulous that Alonzo Mourning voiced suspicions -- according to Sports Illustrated -- that New Jersey played him a lot early last season to break down his body, so he would retire and come off their salary cap. The Nets know Zo can be sensitive. Noting Zo's at his best in seven-minute spurts, C Jason Collins quickly added, ''I'm sure he'll tell you he's fine. I'm not questioning you, Zo.'' . . . We hear Pat Riley lashed out at his team about conditioning and body fat, threatening to de-activate players who don't shape up. . . . Expect the Hawks to talk to Miami about impending free agent PG Tony Delk, who's pushing for a trade because Atlanta hasn't played him. Riley has said he wants a shooter if he adds a veteran third point guard. </div> Source
