Ira Winderman

Heat’s Herro decides $2,000 well spent to yap at Rockets’ Durant Tyler Herro felt his first technical foul of 2025-26 was well spent, with the Miami Heat guard sharing in a double-technical with Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant for their squabble.

Heat's Herro decides $2,000 well spent to yap at Rockets' Durant. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/01/h... Herro, "I was just trying to bring another edge to it."

Heat, Spoelstra successfully zone in on unlocking Adebayo-Ware pairing It arguably has taken two seasons – as in both of Kel’el Ware’s seasons with the Miami Heat – but coach Erik Spoelstra might just have cracked the code when it comes to minutes for Ware…

Heat, Spoelstra successfully zone in on unlocking Adebayo-Ware pairing. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/01/h... Ware, "I feel like it’s the best for the team with some matchups. So whenever the matchup is needed for it, I feel like we can go to it."

ASK IRA: Do last two Heat deals stand as cautionary tales? With so much Miami Heat focus on what comes next with Tyler Herro and Norman Powell, perhaps first consider two other recent deals.

Do last two Heat deals stand as cautionary tales? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/01/a... Plus: Powell's place; draft position.

Winderman’s view: Heat’s Adebayo, Ware double up in win as productive, positive pairing Ira Winderman’s perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat’s Saturday game against the Houston Rockets.

Winderman's view: Heat's Adebayo, Ware double up in win as productive, positive pairing www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/28/w... Thoughts on a surprising Saturday.

Heat power past Powell absence with 115-105 statement victory over Rockets This time the Miami Heat got closing time right. After blown fourth-quarter leads in their previous two games, the Heat this time held their ground in a victory over the Houston Rockets.

Heat power past Powell absence with 115-105 statement victory over Rockets. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/28/h... Five Degrees of Heat.

Ira Winderman: USA hockey gold further motivates Spoelstra eye on Olympic prize Unable to experience most of the moment live, there was ample respect from Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra last Sunday when the United States men’s hockey team delivered Olympic gold.

Sunday notes on a Saturday: USA hockey gold further motivates Spoelstra eye on Olympic prize. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/28/i... Plus: Keshad's timing; the Maxey factor; zone deciphered?; Highsmith praise; Ware's 3s; more.

ASK IRA: Have Heat reached Tyler Herro-or-bust? Is it time to go all in with Tyler Herro to see if this Miami Heat season can be salvaged?

Have Heat reached Tyler Herro-or-bust? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/28/a... Plus: Lack of closer; getting stale?

Heat’s Norman Powell out with Grade 1 groin strain, listed as week-to-week It no longer is day-to-day for the Miami Heat with Norman Powell, with a Friday MRI showing the sidelined guard with a Grade 1 strain of his right groin, now listed as week-to-week.

Heat's Norman Powell out with Grade 1 groin strain, listed as week-to-week. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/27/h... So likely to miss at least four games, possibly more.

Adebayo with angst and anger over state of Heat, ‘We’re better than being in the play-in’ Play-in fatigue a real thing? Go no further than Miami Heat captain Bam Adebayo for your answer.

Adebayo with angst and anger over state of Heat, "We’re better than being in the play-in." www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/27/a... "I don’t want to be in that s – – t no more."

ASK IRA: Is mired in the mud of mediocrity any way for the Heat to live? Have the Miami Heat been humbled enough to attempt to find a better way?

Is mired in the mud of mediocrity any way for the Heat to live? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/27/a... Plus: More tank talk; the race for No. 6.

Winderman’s view: In Heat loss, 76ers’ Edgecombe a reminder of the occasional dip into lottery waters Ira Winderman’s perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat’s Thursday night game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Winderman's view: In Heat loss, 76ers' Edgecombe a reminder of the occasional dip into lottery. waters www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/26/w... Thoughts on a telling Thursday.

Heat rally comes up short in critical 124-117 loss in Philadelphia in play-in chase The victories over Pelicans, Hawks and Grizzlies that gave the Heat the 3-game winning streak going into the week were window dressing. Losses like Thursday are what matter for the Heat.

Heat rally comes up short in critical 124-117 loss in Philadelphia in play-in chase. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/26/h... Five Degrees of Heat.

Powell again surfaces on injury report, as Heat extension window remains open As the Miami Heat sort out where they stand in the moment and moving forward, little has been settled when it comes to the long view. For Norman Powell, that particularly has been the case.

Powell again surfaces on injury report, as Heat extension window remains open. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/26/p... Also, Spoelstra explains Smith over Jakucionis in second half vs. Bucks.

No longer an award favorite, Heat’s Jaquez still finding reward in role as sixth man There was a time earlier this season when the Miami Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. stood as the favorite for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year Award. Now it’s more about winning moments.

No longer an award favorite, Heat's Jaquez still finding reward in role as sixth man. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/26/n... "I’ve always said, you win, you get what you want. When you don’t win, it makes things a lot more difficult."

With all due respect to Riley, Heat’s Spoelstra explains why he’s not suited to suits Suits, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said amid the NBA’s latest fashion debate, have never exactly suited him.

With all due respect to Riley, Heat's Spoelstra explains why he's not suited to suits. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/25/w... Spoelstra, "He gave me a few suits back when I was an assistant coach. But I looked like the lead singer for the Talking Heads."

‘Matchup hunting’ again has Heat on the defensive in backcourt There was little pretense at closing time on Tuesday night, when the Milwaukee Bucks set about closing out the Miami Heat. “We liked matchups,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said coldly and bo…

"Matchup hunting" again has Heat on the defensive in backcourt. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/25/m... Bucks coach Doc Rivers, "We liked matchups. We went matchup hunting a lot tonight, at least down the stretch."

ASK IRA: Can Heat survive defensively with Herro alongside Powell? Are the Miami Heat doomed to a defensive deficit with Tyler Herro alongside Norman Powell?

Can Heat survive defensively with Herro alongside Powell? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/25/a... Plus: Worst loss?; more tank.

Winderman’s view: First the fashion police, then an arresting loss for Heat in Milwaukee Ira Winderman’s perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat’s Tuesday night game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Winderman's view: First the fashion police, then an arresting loss for Heat in Milwaukee. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/24/w... Thoughts on a night that didn't suit the Heat.

Heat fizzle late amid Bucks’ closing sizzle, falling 128-117 in Milwaukee The Miami Heat had all their weapons; the Milwaukee Bucks were lacking their leading man. Didn’t matter, with Erik Spoelstra’s team losing Tuesday night.

Heat fizzle late amid Bucks' closing sizzle, falling 128-117 in Milwaukee www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/24/h... Five Degrees of Heat.

Heat’s Jovic returns to Miami for back treatment in a round-trip setback The uneven season of Heat forward Nikola Jovic has suffered a round-trip setback.

Heat's Jovic returns to Miami for back treatment in a round-trip setback. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/24/h... Also: Herro's homecoming; an Overtown celebration.

Giannis out of view Tuesday for Heat-Bucks, but still looming as future thought? In the end, no Giannis Antetokounmpo on Tuesday night at Fiserv Forum for the Milwaukee Bucks and no Giannis Antetokounmpo on Tuesday night at Fiserv Forum for the Miami Heat.

Giannis out of view Tuesday for Heat-Bucks, but still looming as future thought? www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/24/g... Breaking down how an offseason offer could differ from the trade-deadline package. What was. What could be.

ASK IRA: Is starting Larsson over Ware the prudent Heat pick for Spoelstra? Is Erik Spoelstra starting his best five or his best-fitting five for the Miami Heat?

Is starting Larsson over Ware the prudent Heat pick for Spoelstra? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/24/a... Plus: Injury epidemic; Pat in Miami.

Heat’s Gardner fined $35,000 by NBA for incident vs. Grizzlies, no suspension A week ago, Myron Gardner had his salary doubled, when the Heat converted him from a two-way contract to a standard deal. Monday, the NBA took $35,000 of that away.

Heat's Gardner fined $35,000 by NBA for incident vs. Grizzlies, no suspension. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/23/h... Grizzlies' Pippen receives same fine.

No longer forced to create with roster whole, Wiggins wholly comfortable as Heat finisher The goal when Andrew Wiggins was acquired by the Heat at last season’s NBA trading deadline was to get him to complement, as he did during his best of times with the Golden State Warriors.

No longer forced to create with roster whole, Wiggins wholly comfortable as Heat finisher. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/23/n... Spoelstra, "I think he’s more of a play-off-of-others and play-off-of-the-flow of the game."

ASK IRA: After seeing bronzed Riley, should Heat offer a makeover on Wade statue? With Pat Riley’s Los Angeles statue of picture of perfection, what does that say about Dwyane Wade’s Miami Heat statue?

After seeing bronzed Riley, should Heat offer a makeover on Wade statue? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/23/a... Plus: More Myron; re-ordering rotation.

ASK IRA: After seeing bronzed Riley, should Heat offer a makeover on Wade statue? With Pat Riley’s Los Angeles statue of picture of perfection, what does that say about Dwyane Wade’s Miami Heat statue?

After seeing bronzed Riley, should Heat offer a makeover on Wade statue? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/23/a... Plus: More Myron; re-ordering rotation.

Pat Riley reflects on Showtime and its Heat impact as statue unveiled in Los Angeles For Pat Riley, it was Showtime again on Sunday in Los Angeles. This time his own showtime, with his statue unveiled in front of the Lakers’ Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.

Pat Riley reflects on Showtime and its Heat impact as statue unveiled in Los Angeles. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/22/p... Heat president poignant, reflective in statue speech.

Heat’s Herro content in reserve, ‘It doesn’t really feel like I’m out of place’ Nothing passive aggressive this time. Not amid the winning. Not with what’s working. So Tyler Herro off the bench? Off to a good start, as the Miami Heat reformulate amid health and hope.

Heat's Herro content in reserve, "It doesn't really feel like I'm out of place." www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/22/h... "We got guys that can start and I’m comfortable in my role and in myself."

ASK IRA: Will Myron Gardner spark the Heat, or get someone killed out there? Is Myron Gardner a spark or something else for the Miami Heat?

Will Myron Gardner spark the Heat, or get someone killed out there? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/22/a... Plus: small lineup; trade bypassed.

Winderman’s view: Spoelstra maximizes toy chest in another Heat victory Ira Winderman’s perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat’s Saturday night game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Winderman's view: Spoelstra maximizes toy chest in another Heat victory. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/21/w... Thoughts on a sating Saturday.