Ira Winderman

When/Where: 7 p.m., Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia. TV: Fox Sports Sun. Radio: 790-AM, 106.3-FM, 710-AM (Spanish), 1140-AM (Spanish), 760-AM (Spanish). Scouting report: This is the second game of the three-game season series and the Heat's lone visit of the season to Philadelphia . . . The teams...

There was an air of finality Sunday at the NBA All-Star Game, when Dwyane Wade walked off the court at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. But the Miami Heat icon also wanted to make it clear that the appearance was not the end, either to work on the court or his work beyond. "Whatever my legacy...

It was a role earned, not gifted, Erik Spoelstra said the day after Christmas, when he anointed Justise Winslow. "He is our starting point guard," the Miami Heat coach said Dec. 26. "That's what I told him. I told our team that. It's a big responsibility. He loves those type of challenges. I don't...

Observations from Wednesday night's 112-101 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center: -- This one mattered. -- Because it otherwise would have meant going into a seven-day All-Star break on a four-game losing streak. -- No, four games under .500 at the All-Star break certainly...

Dwyane Wade decided it was time to pig out. Such is almost a responsibility when your sneaker brand is based in China and it is the Year of the Pig. Enter the Li-Ning WOW7 "Year of the Pig" edition of the Way of Wade sneaker line that included a high-profile release Wednesday in New York. While...

A look at the tentative starting lineups and inactives (to be updated an hour before tipoff), as well as referees and a pregame note of note for Wednesday's 8:30 p.m. game between the Heat and Mavericks at American Airlines Center (TV: Fox Sports Sun. Radio: 790-AM, 106.3-FM, 710-AM (Spanish),...

James Johnson insists that this has become more mental than physical, the Miami Heat forward now more concerned about getting his mind right than the remaining steps in his recovery from May surgery for a sports hernia. "Some games, it feels like no one can stop me in this league," he said amid...

Justise Winslow is making his second pass through the batting order, with opponents beginning to catch on to this curveball Erik Spoelstra tossed into the Miami Heat mix two months ago. Practically a revelation when he stepped in for an ailing Goran Dragic in December at point guard, Winslow, like...

This is why the ones that previously got away have the Miami Heat in a position where a season is slipping away. Because competing almost to the finish against a playoff-desperate opponent like the Sacramento Kings isn’t enough. Because putting a scare into the Golden State Warriors can sour with...

When/Where: 8:30 p.m., American Airlines Center, Dallas. TV: Fox Sports Sun. Radio: 790-AM, 106.3-FM, 710-AM (Spanish), 1140-AM (Spanish), 760-AM (Spanish). Scouting report: This is the first game of the two-game season series, with the teams also to meet March 28 in Miami . . . The Heat swept...

A look at the tentative starting lineups and inactives (to be updated an hour before tipoff), as well as referees and a pregame note of note for Monday's 9 p.m. game between the Heat and Nuggets at the Pepsi Center (TV: Fox Sports Sun, NBA TV. Radio: 790-AM, 106.3-FM, 710-AM (Spanish), 1140-AM...

The lasting impression from Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra after Sunday's loss to the Golden State Warriors was the officiating that added to the challenge. From Heat guard Dwyane Wade, it was about the lineup the Warriors are now able to field. Familiar with loaded lineups, including the ones...

There are anniversaries that are accompanied with joy, with Dwyane Wade noting on social media last week that it had been one year since the embrace of his Feb. 8, 2018 reunion with the Miami Heat. And then there are anniversaries that are accompanied by sorrow, reflection, resolve. Which is where...

Make it consecutive games of blown leads of 17 or more for the Miami Heat. The difference Sunday night was the 19-point lead that got away got away against two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors and came with a fight to the finish and a chance to win at the buzzer, a sharp contrast to...

Observations from Sunday night's 120-118 loss to the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena: -- This is why this season hurt. -- Because the Heat have shown to be good enough to almost be up to moments such as these. -- Almost. -- The Heat seem to have found a starting lineup. -- Up 19 in the first...