Russell Westbrook completed his triple-double assignment well before the end of the third quarter. It felt like the Oklahoma City Thunder completed their work even before. Pushing to a 22-point first-half lead and then pushing back every time the Miami Heat appeared on the verge of making it a...
December 28, 2016 Q: If Josh McRoberts is going to be out, can't the Heat just cut him and bring in another player? --Vic. A: The problem with that, with McRoberts holding a $6 million player option for next season, is that the Heat would be on the hook for that entire amount on their 2017-18...
The Miami Heat plan during the 2014 offseason was to put together what essentially stood as the LeBron James recruitment package. Now the final component of that trio, power forward Josh McRoberts, again is offering a reminder of how that plan went south, out indefinitely with a stress fracture...
Goran Dragic is the latest Miami Heat player to be sidelined from the starting lineup. After announcing earlier Tuesday that power forward Josh McRoberts would be out indefinitely with a stress fracture in his left foot, coach Erik Spoelstra said shortly before Tuesday night's game against the...
Observations from Tuesday night's 102-94 loss to the Thunder at AmericanAirlines Arena: -- Russell Westbrook as emerged as the NBA's ultimate must-see player. -- It's not about the ease of the triple-doubles. -- It's about the relentless effort. -- But Steven Adams and Enes Kanter showed that Oklahoma...
It is the combination rarely heard from human resources. "You're hired." "Now get in shape." And yet it is a message Pat Riley has carried through his five decades in the NBA, now to the gratitude of another generation, even in these toughest of times. "I don't think any player is worth his salt...
Sunday notes: For Heat's Justise Winslow, Pistons' Stanley Johnson, NBA indoctrination a contrast in approaches. Plus: Riley on Wade; rock, paper or scissors; Tim's time?
Heat center Hassan Whiteside had the look of a fatigued player as he arrived for his interview after Monday's practice. Whiteside appeared to walk with a slight limp, although it was likely caused by the exhaustion of being the team's lone player to participate in all 31 games. In a season full...
It has become somewhat of a disappointment when Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook doesn't reach his lofty averages. Even then, the numbers are still impressive. The Miami Heat will get their final look this season at a player chasing NBA history when the teams meet Tuesday at AmericanAirlines...
Erik Spoelstra says taking stock is difficult after so many close losses.
In the wake of a published report that he would be amenable to a trade, and a day after he lashed back at the rumor with uncharacteristic anger, Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic said Friday, "I would like to stay here." In an interview with the Sun Sentinel before Friday night's game against the New...
As the Miami Heat headed into their three-day Christmas break they were the human embodiment of those Southwest commercials. They needed to get away. After yet another close loss, this time 91-87 Friday to the New Orleans Pelicans, coach Erik Spoelstra said an exhale is needed, with the Heat not...
Hassan Whiteside would enjoy nothing more than a return engagement this season in New Orleans. It would mean an All-Star breakthrough. At times such as these, as the losses mount for the Miami Heat, including Friday's to the New Orleans Pelicans, there remains the right for hope. With the Heat...
Q: If Josh McRoberts is going to be out, can't the Heat just cut him and bring in another player? --Vic. A: The problem with that, with McRoberts holding a $6 million player option for next season, is that the Heat would be on the hook for that entire amount on their 2017-18 salary cap. What the...
Q: Ira, put aside what Goran Dragic wants, because that almost never matters when a team makes a trade. What you didn't address was whether you would trade him. -- Henry. A: For all the observations I offer in my blog, and for all of my instant (something too-instant) analysis I offer after trades,...
The Miami Dolphins placed Isa Abdul-Quddus on injured reserve Wednesday, meaning the team has lost both of its starting safeties to season-ending injuries. Miami has played most of the season without Pro Bowl safety Reshad Jones, who suffered a shoulder injury in October, and the Dolphins lost Abdul-Quddus...
Michigan defensive coordinator Don Brown could have gotten a different reaction from Jabrill Peppers. Brown was moving the 6-foot-1, 205-pound defensive back to linebacker, and the responses could have been confusion or rejection, indifference or defiance.
Miami Dolphins RB Jay Ajayi, left at home last week wheile the team went to Seattle, didn't give specific answers to anything Friday.
Dolphins fall to Seahawks 12-10 in season opener.
Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase said he has no problem with four players kneeling during the national anthem Sunday in Seattle.
Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase addresses RB Jay Ajayi being named a backup. Ajayi was left home for Sunday's opener at Seattle due to a coach's decision. Gase didn't discuss that decision.
Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, won't play the season opener against Seattle due to a hip injury.