Retaining fifth-year center Hassan Whiteside was a major priority for the Miami Heat last summer. Whiteside, an emerging star, showed why it was so important for the Heat keep him as the cornerstone of their rebuilding during Wednesday night's season opener. The 7-footer dominated the paint in helping deliver a 108-96 win in Miami's first game without perennial All-Stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Read more http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899378