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MIAMI -- Mike Miller was a luxury that the Miami Heat decided they could no longer afford. Miller was designated Tuesday as the teams amnesty player, a move that may save the Heat more than $30 million in luxury tax payments over the next two years and comes only a few days after team president Pat Riley said the two-time defending NBA champions were hoping to keep the core of the roster largely intact for next season. But with the teams tax bill set to be bigger than ever -- depending on what the final payroll numbers are, the Heat could pay as much as $2.50 per $1 they are over the salary-cap threshold for this coming season under the leagues new and more punitive rules -- the team ultimately made the call to part with Miller, a move that he suspected was coming. "I understand the business side of basketball," Miller told The Associated Press. "Its a combination of being very, very thankful for the opportunity that Ive had, but it hurts that we had a chance to do something very, very special and Id love to have been a part of it." Riley said the team tried to trade Miller, then had to make "a very difficult decision" to use the one-time amnesty provision on him. He said the teams managing general partner Micky Arison, CEO Nick Arison and coach Erik Spoelstra all struggled with the decision. "Mike had an incredible impact on the Miami Heat; helping us to three finals appearances and winning back-to-back World Championships," Riley wrote in a statement released by the team. "This was a very difficult decision for me personally, the Arison family, Erik and the entire Miami Heat organization. Mike was one of the best we have ever had here, and will be sorely missed. We wish Mike, his wife Jennifer and their family nothing but the best." Miller would have made $6.2 million this season, and $6.6 million next season. He still gets that money, but his salary will not count against Miamis cap, nor will it count against a luxury-tax hit that was in line to exceed $30 million this coming season alone. "I love Mike. We all love Mike," Heat guard Dwyane Wade told AP as the news of the teams decision broke. "Its tough to lose one of our brothers. But I think we all understand its not personal. Its a business decision." If Miller is not claimed off waivers, he becomes a free agent later this week. Its believed he would like to play for a title contender, and a return to Memphis -- where he spent parts of six seasons -- would likely appeal to Miller. "I know I can be very, very productive for a couple years for sure," Miller said. "But at the same time, it would be very difficult to go into a situation where youre not competing for a title. So Im going to have to weigh those things, and well see how it plays out." Miller spent three seasons in Miami, helping the Heat win two titles and playing big roles in each playoff run. He started the last four games of this years NBA Finals, the highlight of that run possibly being how he lost a shoe during play early in the fourth quarter of Game 6 against San Antonio, flipped it over to the bench, came downcourt and swished a 3-pointer anyway to help the Heat rally from 10 points down in the final 12 minutes. He also came off the bench to make seven 3-pointers in the title-clinching Game 5 win over Oklahoma City in 2012. "Ive had a pretty good career and Ive been a part of a lot of special things," said Miller, the NBAs rookie of the year in 2000-01 and sixth man of the year in 2005-06. "Ive won some individual awards and now two rings, so Im going to have some pretty good memories." Miller plans to keep playing for at least a couple more years, saying that he feels better now than he has in several seasons. He expressed disappointment that not only will he not get to help the Heat try for a third straight title, he will no longer be playing alongside Udonis Haslem, his former college teammate at Florida. Reuniting with Haslem was one of the many reasons why Miller signed with Miami. "I said this when I first got back here: My career started in the state of Florida with unbelievable teammates, one of them being Udonis," Miller said. "And then ending back up in Florida with UD, that was a special thing. We had a chance to win a national championship, came up short, then at the end got back as teammates in the NBA and won two championships together. Thats special." Mitch Wishnowsky Super Bowl Jersey . Now, correct me if Im wrong but I saw one official distinctly pointing at the net indicating a good goal but after an inconclusive review they overturned the goal. Shouldnt the ruling on the ice (good goal) stand after an inconclusive review? Why was this overturned? 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My parents were always in the kitchen cooking and I was always there watching and thats kind of how I began.While her WNBA career keeps her busy, she also loves sharing her passion for cooking with the people that she loves.It gives me a chance to connect with friends and family in a different way other than sports, Clark said.Her go-to meal for entertaining her guests? This baked chicken spaghetti dish:Day and time: When I have a big group of people at my housePlace: At home in SeattleWhat Im eating: Baked chicken spaghettiWhose recipe: Just kind of my own. When I was playing overseas in Israel, a friend of mine showed me how he did it -- and threw a bunch of stuff together and put it in the oven. I then started making it how I wanted based on how he did.Why Im eating it: When my friends come into town and they want a meal, this is easy for me to make because it makes a lot. And then I can have it for leftovers and eat it the next day for lunch.The recipe: Ingredients: 1 box of spaghetti? 2 jars of spaghetti sauce 1 package of thin-sliced chicken breasts Seasonings (My favorite combination is seasoning salt, garlic powder, pepper and Tony Chacheres creole seasoning) Sliced Kraft singles (2 percent American or cheddar) Gouda (I get the wedges because its easier to shred) Shredded Parmesan cheesse (Or the shredded Italian blend) 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 2 handfuls baby spinach 13x9-inch casserole panPreheat your oven to 400 degrees.dddddddddddd Cook spaghetti according to box. Drain the water and set aside. Season both sides of the chicken with the seasonings you choose. (Season more than you normally would because this will be the flavor in your spaghetti.)In a lightly oiled skillet, cook the chicken breast on medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes. Turn occasionally. While the chicken is cooking, in a separate lightly oiled skillet, cook the mushrooms 4-5 minutes until tender and slightly browned. Once the mushrooms are cooked, add your two handfuls of spinach and cook until wilted.Add the noodles, spaghetti sauce and mushroom and spinach mixture to the pot you boiled the pasta in.Once the chicken is cooked, shred the chicken on a cutting board using two forks (one in each hand, pulling in opposite directions.) Add the shredded chicken to your spaghetti mixture and mix together. Take half of the spaghetti and place it in the casserole pan. Cover the top of the spaghetti with the sliced cheese (usually about 6 slices) and season with the Italian seasoning blend. Add the remainder of the spaghetti on top and cover with the shredded Parmesan (or Italian blend) cheese.Bake for 15-20 minutes. You want the cheese in the middle to be melted and the cheese on top to be slightly browned. ' ' '