With the Heat falling short in their title quest and Shaquille O'Neal looking for a big contract extension, could Miami become weaker before they even try to become stronger?

Damon Jones and Keyon Dooling, both key contributors to the Heat's playoff run, both hold contract options and have desires which may see both in new uniforms next season.  After a terrific season Jones is looking for more money and Dooling is looking for more playing time, but at the same time hopes to remain in Miami.

"Hopefully I can be a Heat member for life," Dooling said.

"I haven't felt this way about basketball for a real long time. Once you get a taste of winning, it's kind of like a drug. You get addicted to it."

But the 25-year-old former first-round pick also has other goals.

"Of course you want to be a starter," he said.

Jones, who held the starting position almost all season, holds a $2.8 million option for next season.

"The contract I have is the best I've had since I've been in the NBA," he said. "Could it be better, who knows?"

Among the point guards who will be available in free agency this summer are Antonio Daniels, Dan Dickau, Tyronn Lue, Jeff McInnis and Earl Watson.