Winderman's view: Heat's draft hits keep coming, with Jakucionis in loss showing even more www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/19/w... Thoughts on a frustrating Friday.

Ware stands tall but shorthanded Heat come up short 129-116 in Boston www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/19/w... Five Degrees of Heat.

Heat's Andrew Wiggins dealing with another round of rumor swirl as Giannis talk intensifies. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/19/h... Also: Ware stars, Adebayo sits.

Kasparas Jakucionis getting closer to something real for Heat, "makes things happen." www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/19/k... Erik Spoelstra, "You feel his presence right away. I’m really encouraged about him as a competitor." First NBA points on Thursday. More to follow?

Did Kel'el Ware as closer change the Heat's thinking and math? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/19/a... Plus: The mud; G League bounce.

Winderman's view: Even in victory, math still not working with Heat's 3-point game www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/18/w... Thoughts on a needed Thursday turnaround.

Heat snap five-game skid with 106-95 victory in Brooklyn behind Powell, Ware. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/18/h... Five Degrees of Heat.

Heat's Powell vows to push through pain; Rozier hearing produces no resolution. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/18/h... Today's Heat notebook.

As Celtics await Heat, Dru Smith can relate to Jayson Tatum's Achilles anxiety. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/18/a... "I think everybody goes at it in slightly their own way. But it seems like guys are doing pretty good so far coming back."

Is it time for Heat to force Adam Silver’s hand with Terry Rozier? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/18/a... Plus: The Giannis factor; the health factor.

Heat with mixed messages on Nikola Jovic, Tyler Herro timetables. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/17/h... Jovic's clearer; Herro's murkier.

Should the Heat be prioritizing Kel'el Ware’s rebounding? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/17/a... Plus: Must-win; Herro's woes.

NBA's Silver says league will try to work with Heat regarding Rozier impact. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/16/n... "I’m incredibly sympathetic to the Heat and to their fans. But I think we’re going to try to work something through to work this out with them."

With the offense suddenly offensive, Heat again stressing defensive footing. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/16/w... Norman Powell, "We thought, ‘Well, we can just come in and score and everybody’s going to get their shots, and it’s going to be great.' "

With Tyler Herro missing 20th game, where does Heat future stand? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/16/a... Plus: More Giannis; less lottery.

Winderman's view: Again no Herro, and again no sense of where this is headed for slumping Heat sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/15/w... Thoughts on a Monday of misery.

Heat skid hits five as Herro misses 106-96 loss to Raptors. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/15/h... Five Degrees of Heat.

Heat's Spoelstra offers the lowdown on late-game slowdowns citing 'context' www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/15/h... Today's Heat notebook.

DPOY still the work goal, but d-a-d also resonating for Heat's Adebayo as he discusses relationship with WNBA's Wilson. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/15/d... "I turned out to be a great child, so that makes me have a high belief that I can also raise great children."

Enough within, or should Heat be looking beyond? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/15/a... Plus: Jakucionis; must win.

NBA trade window opens, with Heat working with open roster spot. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/14/n... Why Monday has so much NBA meaning.

Heat's upsized hopes lately relying on power forward listed at same weight as their point guard. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/14/h... Andrew Wiggins, "I feel comfortable now and I feel like I’m doing a solid job being the power forward. I mean, it has its advantages and disadvantages."

Should the only Herro speculation at the moment be on making the Heat fit work? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/14/a... Plus: At the point; at the power.

Heat "not getting caught up in all the panic and narratives" amid four-game skid. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/13/h... Plus: Giving back.

Sunday notes on a Saturday: Do Heat risk Grizzlies reality by prioritizing pace? www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/13/i... Plus: Heat roster spot; Cup respect; prospect makes good; Riley respect; more Riley respect.

Should the Heat have Alec Burks on speed dial? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/13/a... Plus: G League Jovic?; must-win?

Heat's Herro on criticism upon his return, "real basketball heads know what's going on." www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/12/h... Spoelstra, "I mean, it’s just a total overreaction. It’s misguided. We need Tyler."

Heat to be a party at next Rozier hearing, as waiver deadline with guard approaches. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/12/h... Included: How a previous Supreme Court decision could put Rozier back in play.

Readers sound off on Herro, Heat, hope, hype, hard realities. Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/12/a... Your thoughts on Herro or highway.

As clock ticks on Powell pairing, Heat numbers are on Herro's side. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/11/a... Plus: Where's Ware?; Jaquez gives back; a Heat TV offer.

The longball seems so long ago as 3-for-all stalls for Heat amid skid. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/11/t... Tyler Herro, "We got to try to make the right plays so we can generate enough threes and also generate enough open looks."

Should patience or expectation be the Heat's way with Ware? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/11/a... Plus: Ware's role; the hustle angle.

MRI shows only ankle sprain for Heat's Larsson, expected out 1-2 weeks. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/10/m... Such a timetable would mean no more than five games.

Reeling Heat add Monday visit by Raptors to round out schedule after Cup elimination. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/10/r... Norman Powell, "In regards to an adjustment period, it’s going to take maybe another four or five games for us to build that chemistry up again."

Are flaws in Heat's roster becoming more evident? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/10/a... Plus: Scoring stops; What about Herro?

Heat go bust in NBA Cup: No trip to Vegas after 117-108 loss to Magic extends skid to four. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/09/h... Five Degrees of Heat.

Winderman's view: NBA Cup mattered to Heat but more to Magic, and it showed. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/09/w... Thoughts on a tough Tuesday.

Gift of patience proving rewarding for Heat's Simone Fontecchio." www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/09/g... "The confidence, this group, this coaching staff, these teammates keep pouring on me, it’s amazing."

With pairing with Ware not measuring up for Heat, Adebayo says, "We need to take it personal." www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/09/w... Spoelstra, "We’ve got to continue to work on that."

Why is NBA fiddling while Heat gets burned in Terry Rozier case? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/09/a... Plus: Adebayo at the four; Herro availability.

Source: Heat to consider Rozier trade option even with lack of NBA clarity, as guard is arraigned. in gambling probe www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/08/s... Plus: Injury updates; Spoelstra's good cause.

Heat's Spoelstra holding back Ware or Ware holding back himself? Latest "Ask Ira" at Plus: www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/08/a... Plus: Play-in race; more (less) Jovic.

Heat dealing with reality check as NBA takes notice, halts pace race, "they're ready for it." www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/07/h... Norman Powell, "We kind of surprised everybody with the pace. And now they’re ready for it."

Did Heat's Davion Mitchell show his value in his absence? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/07/a... Plus: The Herro long view; toeing the line.

Winderman's view: Big things at play for Heat? Ware in loss benched at start of second half www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/06/w... Thoughts on a sobering Saturday.

Zach LaVine's 42 too much for shorthanded Heat to overcome in 127-111 loss to Kings www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/06/z... Five Degrees of Heat.

Sunday notes on a Saturday: Based on schedule, better if Heat NBA Cup runneth is over? sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/06/i... Plus: Dwyane Wade; Nembhards; FTX; schedule; more.

Adebayo appreciative as he moves up Heat scoring list, now behind only Mourning, Wade. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/06/a... "I came into this league as a defender and to be third in franchise history in points, it is an incredible feeling for sure."

Are Heat regressing to the mean or simply in a rut? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/06/a... Plus: Kel'el & Bam; injury bug.

Winderman's view: Heat shot diet again shows value of Herro (this time in absentia) www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/05/w... Thoughts on a fall-short Friday.