<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'></p> <div class="bi">Delayed Decision</div> <div> <span style="font-style: italic">Nov 5</span> - The Heat's commitment to free-agent acquisition Alexander Johnson has been altered since the power forward signed in the offseason.</p> </p> Johnson, the former Florida State standout, originally was guaranteed $350,000 upon signing, with his full $798,000 to be guaranteed if he made the opening-night roster.</p> </p> But rather than having to make an all-or-nothing decision last week, the Heat instead upped its partial guarantee by $70,000 to $420,000, with the Heat now having until the league-wide Jan. 10 guarantee deadline for a full commitment. -- <font color="#000000">South Florida Sun-Sentinel</font></p></div></div>
