Sunday notes on a Saturday: As endgame approaches, LeBron's Miami visits take on greater significance. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/14/i... Plus: Infamy escape; "melancholy"; Giannis noticed; Highsmith; Duncan; differential; more.

Should Erik Spoelstra's tank talk spark NBA scrutiny Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/14/a... Plus: Schedule tests; Adebayo's grace.

Is Spoelstra-Adebayo the most unique of Heat bonds? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/13/a... Plus: Herro's absence; Bam's follow-up.

Winderman's view: So when not Adebayo, then kid stuff in Heat win. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/12/1... Thoughts on another step forward.

Scoring outburst aside, Heat's Spoelstra reminds you can't spell Adebayo without D. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/12/s... Spoelstra, "If we can really defend the way we’ve been defending the last month, then I think it’s a two-man race in Defensive Player of the Year."

Adebayo puts Wade's Heat buzzkill to sleep, as Wade admits he couldn't score 83 now in pickup. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/12/a... Wade, "The man had 83. However he got it, you can’t go get 83 at Lifetime Fitness right now. I can’t."

Is it time to call off the Fun Police in the wake of the Adebayo 83? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/12/a... Plus: The fouling; quality of competition.

Heat's Powell, Wiggins, Jovic again out, with Herro, Ware upgraded to questionable. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/11/h... So, shorthanded again.

Reactions to Adebayo's 83 range from raves, rants, respect: What coaches, players, pundits had to say www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/11/r... No, the reactions were not universal.

Power couple: Heat's Adebayo affectionately celebrates his 83 alongside WNBA icon Wilson, "He inspires me." www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/11/p... "I know he says I’m his inspiration. But I don’t think he has a clue how much he inspires me to continue to be the person that I am."

Best Heat regular-season moment ever? Adebayo made the case. Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/11/a... Plus: Spoelstra's stance; more to come?

Winderman's view: Dominant big man? Check. Heat depth in middle? Still time. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/10/w... Thoughts on a one-man show, and maybe one more man still needed.

Bam, boom! Heat center drops 83 (!), second only to Wilt's 100, in takeover vs. Wizards. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/10/b... Five Degrees of Heat/Adebayo.

Heat's Kel'el Ware sidelined, with Tyler Herro added to injury report. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/10/h... As Powell, Wiggins, Jovic remain out.

Where the Heat stand with future draft picks after the NBA's nominal Rozier relief. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/10/w... All the picks in one place, even as some remain untouchable.

Did Heat pay for driving Rozier off the lot? (We explain) Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/10/a... Plus: Cashing out; the youth movement.

Heat receive second-round pick from NBA as Rozier compensation, first-rounder still due Hornets. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/09/h... Details of what the NBA determines will be final resoluation.

Adebayo anger sparks surge, further fuels Heat hopes. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/09/a... From, "I don’t want to be in that s – – – no more" to renewed revival from play-in purgatory.

Has play-in hope turned to playoff hope for surging Heat? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/09/a... Plus: When whole?; Tyler time.

Winderman's view: Heightened Heat home hope after pummeling Pistons. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/08/w... Thoughts on some Sunday sizzle.

Another statement win for Heat in dismantling Detroit 121-110 behind Herro, Adebayo. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/08/a... Five Degrees of Heat.

The numbers remain undeniable when it comes to Heat's Bam boost. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/08/t... Scour recent Heat social media these days and numbers are offered that make you take pause when it comes to Bam Adebayo.

For Spoelstra, will complete Heat be more about the rotation than the lineup? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/08/a... Plus: More tank; Lake Herro.

Kel'el as closer latest twist in Heat's recent revival. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/07/k... Spoelstra, "It was probably his best response in an important game that he’s had all year."

Sunday notes on a Saturday: Adjacent impact of tanking could pollute Heat's playoff chase. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/07/i... Plus: Fizdale, Juwan, Yurtseven, Bouyea, double-doubles, more.

Herro locked in as Heat starter, with Spoelstra left to figure out the rest? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/07/a... Plus: Best win?; Kel'el late.

Winderman's view: Value of youth shown as Heat take down Hornets. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/06/w... Thoughts on a forceful Friday.

Heat make road statement with 128-120 victory in Charlotte behind Herro's 33 www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/06/h... Five Degrees of Heat.

Heat remain in waiting game with sidelined Powell, as Fontecchio, Jovic also sit. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/06/h... Also: Ware's big night; Adebayo's steals; update on Family Festival rescheduling.

Heat's Smith set the pace, glad to see Celtics' Tatum also beat Achilles timeline. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/06/h... "I think last year was kind of a crazy year as far as the Achilles go. So it’s been good to see guys able to make it back."

One step forward and no more back now for Heat's Ware? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/06/a... Plus: More tank; last roster spot.

Winderman's view: Heat pushing with prudence, as depth takes care of Nets. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/05/w... Thoughts on a took-care-of-business Thursday.

Ware's big night helps Heat overcome Adebayo foul trouble in 126-110 rout of Nets. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/05/w... Five Degrees of Heat.

With Powell, Fontecchio sidelined, Heat summon Keels from G League for 3-point support.T www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/05/w... Today's Heat notebook.

Heat-Hornets with meaning . . . for first time since Purple Shirt Guy | Plus tiebreakers detailed. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/05/h... Sizing up how the Heat could get stung, with tiebreakers an issue.

Is Erik Spoelstra now truly sold on Heat's Bam Adebayo-Kel'el Ware pairing? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/05/a... Plus: Heat attitude; Mitchell's health.

Udonis Haslem now in rearview mirror but also straight ahead of Adebayo in Heat rebounding race. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/04/h... Plus: Herro's $2K talk; Nets' predicament; no Heat two-way moves at deadline.

"Easier than it actually is"? Heat's Herro creating hope amid return. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/04/e... "It’s like just steps in the right direction, continuing to see where my shots are coming from, but also just playing in the flow."

Can Heat youth be served in games like this? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/04/a... Plus: Fontecchio's 3s; Rozier's expiring salary.

Winderman's view: More bizarro NBA, as Heat get win they need, Nets get loss they want. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/03/w... Thoughts on taking care of Tuesday business.

Heat take care of business vs. Nets, as Adebayo reaches Heat career rebounding mark. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/03/h... Five Degrees of Heat.

Love story? Not always for Spoelstra when it comes to Heat zone, "there are times when I hate it." www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/03/l... "Obviously, our fastball is our man-to-man defense. when we’re at our best."

Heat with room for potential roster move between NBA buyout, two-way deadlines. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/03/h... One deadline down, one remaining on Wednesday.

Are these next two against the Nets must-win games for the Heat? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/03/a... Plus: More Jakucionis?; more zone?

Another jolt has Heat's Mitchell shouldering latest injury concern www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/02/a... Today's Heat notebook.

Too much, too soon? Heat's Jovic reflects on early pro start and current back woes. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/02/t... “I did a lot of stuff at a young age. I never stopped.”

Are the Heat's increased minutes for Pelle Larsson a timetable for success? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/02/a... Plus: Franchise cornerstones; race for No. 6.

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. 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."

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.