Despite the acquisition of Shaquille O'Neal, which has led to an increase in attendance, Heat owner Micky Arison said Tuesday that the team may raise ticket prices next season.  He stressed that no decision has been finalized, nor did he reveal how much the average ticket price may jump for the 2005-06 season.

"Our revenue position is still way short of what it needs to be competitive in the league," Arison said. "I think right now we're in the top five as far as overall attendance in the league, but we're in the middle -- if not lower than the middle -- in revenue."

Miami's average ticket price this season is $46.25, according to a study conducted by the Team Marketing Report at the start of the season. That's consistent with the leaguewide average of $45.28.