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Reports: Turiaf Picks Miami Heat

BOSTON (CBS) - You can cross Ronny Turiaf off the Boston Celtics' big man wish list.

According to Tufiaf's agent, the forward will take his "talents" to South Beach and join the Miami Heat.

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With the Celtics in need of a big man, Turiaf's name was mentioned in rumors after being released by the Denver Nuggets on Monday. The six-year forward was considering the Boston front court, but in the end it appears the better odds of winning an NBA title shifted Turiaf to Miami.

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The Celtics are expected to add a big man by the end of the week, with free agents Ryan Hollins, Josh Powell and Boris Diaw all options.

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