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Does the system make the player?
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The Heat can score. It has shown that often enough. But can it score enough to win? Erik Spoelstra's postgame vent Friday in Toronto indicated otherwise, that, at least in his view, the clearest path to success is on the...
ASK IRA: Was passing on J-Will a mistake?
22 hours ago by
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Q: Why did we pass on J-Will? He knew where the ball needed to go and had the ability to penetrate and could shoot? It looks like Chalmers is being used to just bring the ball past halfcourt and hand...
Raptors 120, Heat 113
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Observations from Friday's 120-113 loss to the Raptors at Air Canada Centre: This was Michael Beasley as advertised. He was aggressive both in the scoring column and on the boards. Even more than that, he pushed through adversity after the...
ASK IRA: What's up with Wade?
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Q: Given that the Heat is now back to its typical wishy-washy style of getting to games on Cuban time and trying to win in the third and fourth, after giving up the entire first half, do you think Wade...
Wade: A slump or sign of the times?
2 days ago by
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You agree with Dwyane Wade, that this is merely a shooting slump, because it is difficult to consider the alternative. You accept the fact that the Hawks are unique in their ability to "build a wall" around Wade, because Atlanta's...
ASK IRA: What about Monta Ellis in a Beasley deal?
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Q: I read that Monta Ellis will soon be available. Do you think that the Heat should trade for him? He has explosive offensive skills that the Heat really needs and will definitely bolster the Heat at point guard. However,...
Hawks 105, Heat 90
3 days ago by
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Observations from Wednesday's 105-90 loss to the Hawks at Philips Arena: Once again the Heat offense stagnated early, often leaving nothing more than jumpers as options. That, in effect, had the Hawks off to the races. The Hawks ended the...
ASK IRA: Would the Heat look at Iverson?
3 days ago by
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Q: Now that Allen Iverson and the Memphis Grizzlies have parted ways, is he a possibly for the Miami Heat to sign? -- Gideon. A: Not now. Not with the team at 7-3. And likely not after stories continue to...
Thunder 100, Heat 87
4 days ago by
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Observations from Tuesday's 100-87 loss to the Thunder at AmericanAirlines Arena: A fracas late in the first half (pictured below) left Russell Westbrook and Jermaine O'Neal tangled, resulting in technical fouls for each. Westbrook also was called for an offensive...
ASK IRA: What's wrong with Wade carrying the load?
4 days ago by
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Q: I constantly hear comments of how Wade has to score a bunch of points "blah, blah blah." It's the same case with Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and so on. That's their role. That's why they get paid millions. --...
Stephen Jackson makes the Southeast steamier
5 days ago by
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The division race Monday became that much more challenging for the Heat. No, Charlotte likely won't contend for a playoff spot in the East, even with the addition of Stephen Jackson. But considering that the cost of acquiring Jackson (and...
ASK IRA: How does the Heat upgrade on Chalmers?
5 days ago by
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Q: It is clear that Mario Chalmers' position in the NBA is backup point guard. As a backup, he is a great asset. Carlos Arroyo is also a solid backup. We have two solid backups, yet no true starter. At...
And the second-best Heat player is?
6 days ago by
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It is a game we often played during the uneven 2008-09 season: Who stands as second-best to Dwyane Wade on the Heat? Last season, the answer, at times was Michael Beasley or Shawn Marion or Daequan Cook or, all too...
ASK IRA: Could Dorell make a move on Q?
6 days ago by
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Q: Ira, the Heat moved Haslem out of the starting five to solidify the bench, which is working well. Q-Rich is a great shooter, but is not scoring while in that starting lineup. Why not start Dorell and have Q-Rich...
Heat 81, Nets 80
7 days ago by
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Observations from Saturday's 81-80 victory over the Nets at AmericanAirlines Arena: When Dwyane Wade (pictured below) dunked for the first time Saturday, did Anderson Varejao go sprawling somewhere? Then Wade sent everyone sprawling with his game-saving 3-pointer with one-tenth of...
ASK IRA: Where has Q-Rich gone?
7 days ago by
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Q: Please explain Q. Richardson? Against the Cavs, he had no points, no assists, no blocks and one steal and one rebound. I may have misread, but it looks like in eight games he has not missed a free throw...
Overexposure: Haslem at small forward
8 days ago by
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Udonis Haslem is many things. He is a physical inside presence. He is a gritty hustler. He is an undersized power player with an oversized heart.But he is not a small forward, especially when cast as a perimeter defender. Thursday's...
ASK IRA: What's Beasley's long-term value?
8 days ago by
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Q: Do you see Michael Beasley as an integral part of the Heat's future or a player that Riley would to see have his value increase for a future trade? -- Brian. A: I see him never being more than...
Cavaliers 111, Heat 104
9 days ago by
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Observations from Thursday's 111-104 loss to the Cavaliers at AmericanAirlines Arena: This is why you watch even in November, because Wade vs. LeBron can be as dynamic in the season's first month as the last month. The two as teammates...
ASK IRA: Is Beasley getting a fair shake?
9 days ago by
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Q: Ira, why don't you just write what everyone already knows: Beasley is never going to work with the Heat. Miami is doing him a great disservice by not trading him to a place he can play without having to...
Wade not showing any 2010 strain
10 days ago by
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While Dwyane Wade was candid Wednesday about the possibility of one day playing alongside LeBron James, perhaps as the result of this summer's free agency, what the words from his interview don't as clearly convey is how relaxed he was...
ASK IRA: Can the Heat count on Cook?
10 days ago by
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Q: I think if Cook is healthy and playing like he did at the beginning of last year, plus what he improved over the summer, it can give us a true glimpse of where we are at. How serious is...
Heat 90, Wizards 76
11 days ago by
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Observations from Tuesday's 90-76 victory over the Wizards at AmericanAirlines Arena: In the end, Dwyane Wade, as usual. No, not another 40 against the Wizards; this time 41. Although he was back on the active roster, Daequan Cook again sat...
ASK IRA: Could Q have a long-term future with the Heat?
11 days ago by
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Q: Ira, do you think we will sign Richardson back if he continues to play like he has the first six games of the season? -- Tommy. A: I've been waiting for one of these, either about Quentin or Jermaine...
Is it time for a Beasley power play?
12 days ago by
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There was a point last season when Michael Beasley was as dominant as any rebounder on the Heat roster. In successive late-season games against the Celtics, Knicks and Hawks there were 13, 16 and 13 rebounds. And then there are...
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