Obama to host Heat at the White House Monday in celebration of NBA championship

WASHINGTON – The White House says the Miami Heat will get personal congratulations from America’s basketball-fan-in-chief on their NBA championship.

U.S. President Barack Obama plans to host the team at the White House Monday.

The White House says he also will recognize their support of the military. The players plan to meet with wounded members of the military while in Washington.

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