WASHINGTON, D.C.— So how does Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra round out his 10-man rotation from game to game? Apparently it’s a case of who measures up. Tuesday, after practice at McDonough Gymnasium on the Georgetown campus, before the Heat departed for Wednesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, Spoelstra expanded on his decision [...]
Lewis seizes opportunity as ray of hope on dreary trip
SAN FRANCISCO— The subtext as LeBron James answered questions late Monday night at EnergySolutions Arena in the wake of the Miami Heat’s 104-97 loss to the Utah Jazz was clear. He wanted teammates willing to work as hard as he did on his 44-minute night, teammates offering more than the “low energy” he [...]
Heat’s Rashard Lewis not horsing around at track
Lewis goes from Heat rotation regular to bench warmer
MIAMI— After playing as a mainstay in the Miami Heat’s rotation to start the season, Rashard Lewis now finds himself biding his time on the bench. Lewis was held out for a second consecutive game Saturday due to “coach’s decision,” although coach Erik Spoelstra cited a cold as a reason for holding out [...]
Rashard Lewis emerging as Heat scoring threat off bench
Rashard Lewis has met his quota for the month. With three weeks left in November, he is done playing above the rim. The two dunks he had Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets were enough. He will go back to being what the Miami Heat coveted when they signed him in the offseason, and that’s another [...]
Rashard Lewis still searching for fit with Heat
Heat’s Rashard Lewis not just along for the ride
LAS VEGAS –— Rashard Lewis is at a stage in life where nightlife is the least of his concerns. He’s married and more focused on finding the perfect pre-school for his five-year-old daughter this fall in Miami. So a few weeks here in Sin City to train in preparation for his first season with the [...]
James Jones not retiring, embraces Allen, Lewis
MIAMI— Instead of stepping aside, James Jones has decided to step up to the challenge presented by the Miami Heat’s free-agency additions of Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis. Jones on Thursday told the Sun Sentinel he is not considering retiring and instead embraces the Heat’s decision to stockpile additional 3-point threats. Jones said [...]
