Mike Miller has been linked in trade rumors ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline, but the Heat swingman doesn't expect to be dealt.

Miller said he received an assurance from team president Pat Riley before Wednesday's team practice.

"He just told me there are rumors out there," Miller said. "It's a business. Coach Riley assured me. We'll see what happens. I expect to be here. Unless they can get Dwight Howard or somebody like that."

The Heat aren't expected to make any significant roster moves by the deadline, but the team will be without Miller on Thursday night because of an ear infection.