Ira Winderman
Sun Sentinel
Des Moines, IA, United States
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ASK IRA: Do close games show Heat are close to redemption or ruin?
Do Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra have a close-game problem? → Read More
Vincent says Heat searching for recipe for success, as Nets and Knicks create indigestion
Miami Heat in tenuous spot in NBA Eastern Conference playoff race in wake of key wins by Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks. → Read More
ASK IRA: Are the Heat failing Jimmy Butler?
Should Miami Heat being doing more for Jimmy Butler? → Read More
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra vents after a night of ‘egos’ and an officiating ‘last laugh’
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra takes issue with officiating in loss in Orlando, a game that ended with the Heat assessed a technical foul for only having four players on the court, after Jimmy Butler walked off. → Read More
No ease in Kyle Lowry’s return as Heat’s pain continues to linger
Kyle Lowry takes step forward as Miami Heat take another step back. → Read More
ASK IRA: Are there better options for the Heat than Kevin Love, Victor Oladipo?
Is benching Kevin Love, Victor Oladipo a Miami Heat option? → Read More
Jimmy Butler’s heroics not enough as Heat fall 126-114 in OT in Orlando
Jimmy Butler seemingly saves the night for the Miami Heat at the end of regulation, only for it to turn into another bad loss, this time to the Orlando Magic. → Read More
Winderman’s view: Jimmy Butler could use a few friends (who can score)
Ira Winderman's perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat's Saturday night NBA game against the Orlando Magic. → Read More
Heat embrace Lowry return amid stretch run; Martin out, with Robinson in NBA protocols
Miami Heat anxious to work Kyle Lowry back into NBA playoff-race mix. → Read More
Ira Winderman: If Heat end season at a loss, it’s because of these nightmare scenarios
When reflecting on how the Miami Heat got to this point of desperation in the NBA play-in/playoff race, consider the nights of the unfathomable. → Read More
ASK IRA: Is Playoff Jimmy the only answer left for Heat in play-in/playoff race?
Do Miami Heat need Playoff Jimmy Butler in March this time around? → Read More
Heat’s Kevin Love eager for opportunity alongside Kyle Lowry
Kevin Love senses the Miami Heat could reach another level with the return of Kyle Lowry. → Read More
Heat’s Bam Adebayo looking to rebound from night of the missing rebounds
On what turned into a how-low-can-go-you night, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo wound up with only one rebound Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, with more expected in Friday night's rematch at Miami-Dade Arena. → Read More
ASK IRA: Did Bam Adebayo shrink in big Heat moment against Cavaliers?
Did Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo come up short vs. Cleveland Cavaliers? → Read More
Heat can’t overcome their miscues, fall 104-100 to Cavaliers as play-in odds increase
Turrnovers too costly for Miami Heat in loss to Cleveland Cavaliers → Read More
Winderman’s view: At this point, stability has to be spelled L-o-w-r-y for Heat
Ira Winderman's perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat's Wednesday night NBA game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. → Read More
Jimmy Butler uses day off between Heat games to jet to L.A. for Pau Gasol jersey retirement
No, not a typical day off for Heat forward Jimmy Butler, who flew to Los Angeles between home games to attend the Lakers' retirement of Pau Gasol's jersey. → Read More
ASK IRA: Is Kevin Love in starting lineup in Heat’s best interests?
Would Miami Heat dare move Kevin Love out of starting lineup? → Read More
Heat’s Duncan Robinson credits Kyle Lowry with assist in having him ready
Duncan Robinson has mostly been out of view since the All-Star break, but he credits veteran Miami Heat teammate Kyle Lowry and others for helping to keep him ready. → Read More
Heat’s Victor Oladipo nails the landing, creating optimism amid playoff race
For Victor Oladipo, an alley-oop dunk against the Atlanta Hawks could lead to better footing for the Miami Heat during these closing weeks of the NBA playoff race. → Read More