Ira Winderman
@irawinderman.bsky.social
Covering the Miami Heat for the South Florida Sun Sentinel
Winderman's view: Heat could have more, but lost while settling for less www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/09/w... Thoughts on a miserable Monday.
Winderman’s view: Heat could have more, but lost while settling for less
Ira Winderman’s perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat’s Monday night game against the Utah Jazz.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Winderman's view: Heat could have more, but lost while settling for less www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/09/w... Thoughts on a miserable Monday.
Heat find way to lose to a team trying to lose, fall 115-111 to Jazz www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/09/h... Five Degrees of Heat.
Heat find way to lose to a team trying to lose, fall 115-111 to Jazz
The low point of this Miami Heat season? Welcome to it, when Erik Spoelstra’s team lost to a team trying to lose.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Heat find way to lose to a team trying to lose, fall 115-111 to Jazz www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/09/h... Five Degrees of Heat.
A Spoelstra double standard? It's his way of serving Heat's youth. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/09/a... Today's Heat notebook.
A Spoelstra double standard? It’s his way of serving Heat’s youth
The double standard is real, undeniable, with no apologies offered. Erik Spoelstra is driving his younger players harder than his veterans amid this uneven Miami Heat season.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:52 PM
A Spoelstra double standard? It's his way of serving Heat's youth. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/09/a... Today's Heat notebook.
Bam, boom! The viral moment Bam Adebayo posterized Heat teammate Kel'el Ware | Videos www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/09/b... "We always joke that I never dunked on him. It just so happened that I dunked on him in the game. Sorry, Kel’el."
Bam, boom! The viral moment Bam Adebayo posterized Heat teammate Kel’el Ware | Videos
Bam Adebayo v. Kel’el Ware: Sunday night in Washington, a pair of Miami Heat teammates created a picture-perfect moment for one . . . not quite so much for the other.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Bam, boom! The viral moment Bam Adebayo posterized Heat teammate Kel'el Ware | Videos www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/09/b... "We always joke that I never dunked on him. It just so happened that I dunked on him in the game. Sorry, Kel’el."
Was Sunday a hint of Ware-Adebayo or just a single Heat moment in time? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/09/a... Plus: Rozier timing; in the air.
ASK IRA: Was Sunday a hint of Ware-Adebayo or just a single Heat moment in time?
After a taste of Kel’el Ware alongside Bam Adebayo for the first time in a month Sunday, is more yet to follow for the Miami Heat?
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February 9, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Was Sunday a hint of Ware-Adebayo or just a single Heat moment in time? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/09/a... Plus: Rozier timing; in the air.
Winderman's view: Heat's Spoelstra not concerned about standings shenanigans just wins like Sunday www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/08/w... Thoughts on a to-the-point Sunday.
Winderman’s view: Heat’s Spoelstra not concerned about standings shenanigans just wins like Sunday
Ira Winderman’s perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat’s Sunday game against the Washington Wizards.
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February 8, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Winderman's view: Heat's Spoelstra not concerned about standings shenanigans just wins like Sunday www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/08/w... Thoughts on a to-the-point Sunday.
Heat take care of business in D.C. with 132-101 rout of Wizards www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/08/h... Five Degrees of Heat.
Heat take care of business in D.C. with 132-101 rout of Wizards
Yes, another early 22-point Miami Heat lead, just like Friday night in Boston. But actually nothing like that blown 22-point lead, considering the opposition was the Wizards.
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February 8, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Heat take care of business in D.C. with 132-101 rout of Wizards www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/08/h... Five Degrees of Heat.
Heat's Norman Powell selected for NBA All-Star 3-point contest. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/08/h... Back again after losing to Herro last year.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Heat's Norman Powell selected for NBA All-Star 3-point contest. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/08/h... Back again after losing to Herro last year.
Heat lose 'connector' with Larsson out vs. Wizards; Johnson takes dunks to G League. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/08/h... Today's Heat notebook.
Heat lose ‘connector’ with Larsson out vs. Wizards; Johnson takes dunks to G League
Absence of Pelle Larsson no insignificant matter for the Miami Heat in Super Bowl Sunday game against Washington Wizards.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Heat lose 'connector' with Larsson out vs. Wizards; Johnson takes dunks to G League. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/08/h... Today's Heat notebook.
Is lack of dynamic scorer leaving the Heat helpless with leads? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/08/a... Plus: Spoelstra role; Keshad in dunk.
ASK IRA: Is lack of dynamic scorer leaving the Heat helpless with leads?
Are the Miami Heat’s blown leads a factor of not having Tyler Herro available?
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February 8, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Is lack of dynamic scorer leaving the Heat helpless with leads? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/08/a... Plus: Spoelstra role; Keshad in dunk.
Heat’s Keshad Johnson selected for All-Star dunk contest. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/07/h... Heat to be represented on all three days of All-Star Weekend next weekend in Los Angeles.
Heat’s Keshad Johnson selected for All-Star dunk contest
Even amid an uneven season, the Heat will have participants on each day of All-Star Weekend. Saturday, Keshad Johnson was named to the four-player field for the dunk contest.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Heat’s Keshad Johnson selected for All-Star dunk contest. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/07/h... Heat to be represented on all three days of All-Star Weekend next weekend in Los Angeles.
As Heat upcoming opponents play the lottery odds, Spoelstra remains in a win-now mode. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/07/a... Spoelstra, "Take it or leave it, like it or not. That’s what the Miami Heat is about."
As Heat upcoming opponents play the lottery odds, Spoelstra remains in win-now mode
The juxtaposition could not be any clearer the next two games for the Miami Heat when it comes to playing to win . . . or not.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:36 PM
As Heat upcoming opponents play the lottery odds, Spoelstra remains in a win-now mode. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/07/a... Spoelstra, "Take it or leave it, like it or not. That’s what the Miami Heat is about."
Sunday notes on a Saturday: NBA trade deadline leaves Heat caught in midst of a Seinfeld episode. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/07/i... Plus: Insight on Heat approaches with Morant, Rozier, Wiggins; the Bulls way; Gabe Vincent; more.
Ira Winderman: NBA trade deadline leaves Heat caught in midst of a Seinfeld episode
The question for the Miami Heat in the wake of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline was one of: wouldn’t or couldn’t?
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February 7, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Sunday notes on a Saturday: NBA trade deadline leaves Heat caught in midst of a Seinfeld episode. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/07/i... Plus: Insight on Heat approaches with Morant, Rozier, Wiggins; the Bulls way; Gabe Vincent; more.
Heat forward-facing clarity would go a long way in wake of deadline. Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/07/a... Plus: What next?; Spoelstra's stats.
ASK IRA: Heat forward-facing clarity would go a long way in wake of deadline
The NBA trade deadline was quiet for the Miami Heat. That happens. But why this time?
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February 7, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Heat forward-facing clarity would go a long way in wake of deadline. Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/07/a... Plus: What next?; Spoelstra's stats.
Winderman's view: Spoelstra steadfast of Heat living in moment, as moment gets uglier www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/06/w... Thoughts on an almost unfathomable one.
Winderman’s view: Spoelstra steadfast of Heat living in moment, as moment gets uglier
Ira Winderman’s perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat’s Friday night game against the Boston Celtics.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Winderman's view: Spoelstra steadfast of Heat living in moment, as moment gets uglier www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/06/w... Thoughts on an almost unfathomable one.
Heat follow idle trade deadline with blown 22-point lead in loss to Celtics www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/06/h... Five Degrees of Heat.
Heat follow idle trade deadline with blown 22-point lead in loss to Celtics
The last time these teams met, the Miami Heat coughed up a 19-point lead to the Boston Celtics. This time is was even worse.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Heat follow idle trade deadline with blown 22-point lead in loss to Celtics www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/06/h... Five Degrees of Heat.
In wake of silent deadline, Spoelstra seeking Heat "great opportunities still ahead." www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/06/i... Spoelstra, Adebayo, Wiggins, Ware, Powell reflect on passing of trade deadline.
In wake of silent deadline, Spoelstra seeking Heat ‘great opportunities still ahead’
There was no need to look back Friday for Heat coach Erik Spoelstra a day after the NBA trade deadline. What was in place Thursday before the deadline remained the same Friday at TD Garden.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:43 PM
In wake of silent deadline, Spoelstra seeking Heat "great opportunities still ahead." www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/06/i... Spoelstra, Adebayo, Wiggins, Ware, Powell reflect on passing of trade deadline.
Idle at trade deadline, Heat have room for two moves, including these buyout candidates. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/06/i... Names still in play for Heat, such as these.
Idle at trade deadline, Heat have room for two moves, including these buyout candidates
In the wake of inactivity at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, the next moves by the Miami Heat will go a long way toward indicating the immediate direction charted by the front office.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Idle at trade deadline, Heat have room for two moves, including these buyout candidates. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/06/i... Names still in play for Heat, such as these.
After NBA trade deadline, can you spell Miami Heat without meh? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/06/a... Plus: Post-trade surge?; the Rozier factor.
ASK IRA: After NBA trade deadline, can you spell Miami Heat without meh?
Have the Miami Heat left themselves doomed to be stuck in the middle?
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February 6, 2026 at 2:07 PM
After NBA trade deadline, can you spell Miami Heat without meh? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/06/a... Plus: Post-trade surge?; the Rozier factor.
Heat at NBA trade deadline prove to be a story about nothing (no Giannis, no Ja, no deal). www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/05/h... Same as it ever was.
Heat at NBA trade deadline prove to be a story about nothing (no Giannis, no Ja, no deal)
The NBA trade deadline proved to be a story about nothing, absolutely nothing for the Miami Heat.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Heat at NBA trade deadline prove to be a story about nothing (no Giannis, no Ja, no deal). www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/05/h... Same as it ever was.
Do Heat need to take a prudent post-deadline approach with roster? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/05/a... Plus: Division dilemma; Plan B.
ASK IRA: Do Heat need to take a prudent post-deadline approach with roster?
There will be veterans available for the Miami Heat on the buyout market, but would that be the right play?
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February 5, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Do Heat need to take a prudent post-deadline approach with roster? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/05/a... Plus: Division dilemma; Plan B.
Warriors move on from Giannis bid; is Antetokounmpo still on market for Heat? www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/05/w... Our live blog on today's NBA trade deadline. This story will be updated throughout the day.
Warriors move on from Giannis bid; is Antetokounmpo still on market for Heat?
A look at the Miami Heat-related impact of the NBA’s trade deadline, as the league moves toward the 3 p.m. buzzer,
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February 5, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Warriors move on from Giannis bid; is Antetokounmpo still on market for Heat? www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/05/w... Our live blog on today's NBA trade deadline. This story will be updated throughout the day.
Much up in the air for the Heat as clock ticks toward NBA trade deadline. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/04/m... Team won't take flight Thursday until deadline passes.
Much up in the air for the Heat as clock ticks toward NBA trade deadline
Plenty remains up in the air ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline for the Miami Heat, which is why they won’t be in the air until after the expiration.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Much up in the air for the Heat as clock ticks toward NBA trade deadline. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/04/m... Team won't take flight Thursday until deadline passes.
Heat at end game with Terry Rozier, down to trade or waive as options. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/04/h... Roster benefit essentially expires at NBA trade deadline.
Heat at end game with Terry Rozier, down to trade or waive as options
Amid the unknowns of Thursday’s 3 p.m. NBA trading deadline, one of the likelihoods is that the clock is imminently ticking toward the end of Terry Rozier’s time on the Miami Heat roste…
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February 4, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Heat at end game with Terry Rozier, down to trade or waive as options. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/04/h... Roster benefit essentially expires at NBA trade deadline.
Do Heat need to walk the walk after all this trade talk? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/04/a... Plus: The Giannis math; the Heat's commemoration.
ASK IRA: Do Heat need to walk the walk after all this trade talk?
Does that have to be more than chatter for the Miami Heat by Thursday’s NBA trade deadline?
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February 4, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Do Heat need to walk the walk after all this trade talk? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/04/a... Plus: The Giannis math; the Heat's commemoration.