T-WOLVES SAY THEY DON'T HAVE FARGO TO HIT WNBA MINIMUM

          T-Wolves marketing execs are "anxious" with only a few
     days remaining to collect about 250 more $50 season-ticket
     deposits to reach the WNBA-mandated 5,000 minimum, according
     to Sheila Mulrooney Eldred of the Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE. 
     By Tuesday, the team had received 4,742 (Minneapolis STAR
     TRIBUNE, 8/28).  In St. Paul, Gary Olson writes that it
     "appears likely" that enough $50 season-tickets deposits
     will be sold.  T-Wolves VP/Sales & Marketing Chris Wright
     said the team has received between 80 and 100 daily ticket
     commitments as the deadline approaches (PIONEER PRESS, 8/28) 
          HEAT SEEKS WNBA TEAM: In Miami, Barry Jackson reports
     that the Heat has applied for a WNBA expansion team for the
     2000 season -- looking for a second sports tenant for its
     new arena.  Heat President/Business Operations Jay Cross: "I
     think our chances are very good" (MIAMI HERALD, 8/28).  
          PHOENIX RISING: Last night's Comets-Mercury Game One of
     the WNBA Finals in Phoenix drew 13,634 (AZ REPUBLIC, 8/28).