ASK IRA: Is international intrigue a dangerous offseason game for Heat?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/11 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, don t know if you watch football, but this weekend several NFL players were sidelined for the season with injuries in exhibitions. Then I saw your piece on the Heat players playing for their countries. Why would the Heat risk injuries in...

Heat’s Powell powers Jamaica breakthrough; Jovic, Larsson, Fontecchio thriving internationally

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/10 3:27A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — A whirlwind week for Norman Powell resulted in a mission accomplished for the Miami Heat newcomer. Stepping into a leading role with the national team in his first appearance for his father s homeland, Powell put together a scintillating...

ASK IRA: Is it bulk or bust when it comes to Nikola Jovic’s Heat role?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/10 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: We saw a stronger and bulked up Nikola Jovic, more willing to use his size inside, expanding his overall game, when he returned from injury.  – Michael, Boynton Beach. A: And I know much has been made of the photos of Nikola Jovic s incredible...

Braves power by Marlins to open doubleheader as female umpire makes history

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/9 9:47A Associated Press

By BILL TROCCHI ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Harris II hit a three-run homer, rookie Hurston Waldrep threw six strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 7-1 Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader that featured some Major League...

Dolphins rookies, cornerbacks, backup QBs to be featured in preseason opener at Bears

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/9 4:51A David Furones

CHICAGO — These are the moments where NFL rookies first make a name for themselves in the pros for their play on the field and not because of their draft projection or college accolades. Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel remembers running back...

Shocking Move in Store as Heat Considering Dumping Recently Acquired Italian Sharpshooter to Dodge...

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 8/9 4:30A Athlon Sports

Are the Miami Heat about to make a surprising roster move ahead of the 2025-26 season?

UF WR J. Michael Sturdivant reconnects with QB Graham Mertz to give Gators another transfer win

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/9 3:00A Edgar Thompson

GAINESVILLE —  Just in case UCLA’s J. Michael Sturdivant wasn’t completely sold on Florida coach Billy Napier’s stellar track record with transfer receivers, a childhood neighbor sealed the deal....

ASK IRA: Can Heat find the best sum total of their randomly collected parts?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 8/9 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Unlike some Heat fans, I am looking forward to the coming season. They are younger with five of their top seven players under 28 years old, and there are three All-Stars, and one almost All- Star on the squad: Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and...

Heat F Haywood Highsmith has knee surgery, to miss start of camp

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 8/8 8:45A Reuters

August 8 - Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith underwent surgery on Friday to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee. The team said Haywood will begin rehabilitation immediately and be back in eight-to-10 weeks, which extends into training...

Miami Heat Veteran Forward To Miss Training Camp With Injury

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 8/8 8:01A Inside The Heat

The Miami Heat s offseason has been quiet after the acquisition of Norman Powell in a three-team trade. The Heat announced that forward Haywood Highsmith underwent successful surgery to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee. Highsmith is one...

NBA Analyst Thinks Miami Heat 'Should Be More Of A Factor' Than They Were

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 8/8 7:54A Inside The Heat

The Miami Heat seem to be in a sort of transitional period with their team-building after a season that saw the end of the Jimmy Butler era. Additionally on top of getting back John Collins for Powell, the Clippers likely knew they had a good...

Norman Powell gives honest thoughts on getting 'acclimated' since Heat trade

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 8/8 7:22A ClutchPoints | Miami Heat News

With the Miami Heat trading for Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers in the offseason, it s a move that has given the team a new level of excitement. As people around the Heat have praised the move to trade for Powell, the player himself...

Shams Charania May Never Have Become A Big NBA Insider If LeBron James Did Not Join The Miami Heat

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 8/8 6:54A Fadeaway World

Shams Charania reveals the only reason he joined X (Twitter at the time) was due to LeBron James joining the Miami Heat.

Wild 3-Team Trade Proposal Sends LeBron James To Heat, Lauri Markkanen To Lakers

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 8/8 5:05A Fadeaway World

A proposed three-team seismic shake-up would send LeBron James and his son Bronny to Miami, Lauri Markkanen to the Lakers, and a stockpile of role players and future picks to Utah, changing the NBA landscape.

Knicks Great Carmelo Anthony Reveals Legendary Hall of Fame Presenters

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 8/8 3:00A New York Knicks On SI

New York Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony is getting a vital assist from two former teammates as he prepares to enter basketball immortality. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame s Class of 2025 revealed its presenters for next month s...