For a few hours Monday, it appeared Alonzo Mourning had made the official announcement concerning his expected retirement. But the Heat was not ready to announce that one of the most respected figures in team history has finished his playing career.



In an interview on the team Web site, Mourning said: ’Yes. I’m retired. This is it for me.’ The Heat, however, said the report was premature and removed the Q&A.’A mistake was made and it’s not an accurate story and it’s been pulled, with our apologies,’ Heat spokesman Tim Donovan said.

Mourning’s was responding to the question: ’Have you completely ruled out coming back for another season?’