Next step for Heat after streak: Moving on

LeBron talks after Chicago ended Miami’s winning streak. CHICAGO— Dwyane Wade was in search of a familiar face. For the past month, part of his job meant dealing with strangers. The presence of a 27-game winning streak attracted reporters from across the country, even the globe. So Wade was somewhat relieved when it all ended [...]

At NBA trade deadline, Heat step into vortex in Atlanta

ATLANTA—   As the trade-deadline vortex swirled around Philips Arena, the Miami Heat appreciated their role as bystanders.   From the morning shootaround through the rest of Wednesday, the swirl was not as much about the second and final visit of the regular season by LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, but rather whether [...]

Riley hopes normalcy next step for Heat

    Taking time this past week to sum up his team’s championship season, Miami Heat President Pat Riley said he is hopeful the bid to repeat will produce different narratives than those endured these two years since LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh came together.     “I think what happened with winning, is it [...]

Wade, LeBron step up, Heat down Pacers 93-91 in overtime

MIAMI— So who takes the final shot? It’s not an issue when there is a need for more than one. So LeBron James stepped up with the 3-pointer that sent Saturday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers into overtime at AmericanAirlines Arena. And Dwyane Wade then won it with a 19-foot jumper with one-tenth of [...]

Close calls a rarity, but positive step, for Heat

MIAMI—    By the end of last season, the Miami Heat were battle tested, with 10 of their games decided by three or fewer points.    The problem was, they were also battle worn, having lost all but two of those games.    It was a concern they carried into the playoffs, a statistic magnified [...]

Heat step up to challenge of Lin, Knicks in 102-88 victory

MIAMI— President Obama apologized earlier for his absence. Jeremy Lin? He was present but hardly his typical presence. Amid a playoff atmosphere at AmericanAirlines Arena, the Miami Heat motored into the All-Star break with a 102-88 victory Thursday night over the New York Knicks. Lin-sanity? Get the FREE Miami Hoops iPhone and Android app Not [...]

Eddie House ready for next, post-Heat step

NEWARK, N.J. Eddie House sensed it was over even before it was over. Veterans just know. So even before the call came from Pat Riley on Dec. 23, House already was getting his house in order, in anticipation of his second departure from South Florida. No hard feelings. No remorse about a second go-round that [...]

Eddie House ready for next, post-Heat step

NEWARK, N.J. Eddie House sensed it was over even before it was over. Veterans just know. So even before the call came from Pat Riley on Dec. 23, House already was getting his house in order, in anticipation of his second departure from South Florida. No hard feelings. No remorse about a second go-round that [...]

Eddie House ready for next, post-Heat step

NEWARK, N.J. Eddie House sensed it was over even before it was over. Veterans just know. So even before the call came from Pat Riley on Dec. 23, House already was getting his house in order, in anticipation of his second departure from South Florida. No hard feelings. No remorse about a second go-round that [...]

Dwyane Wade back in step with Jordan Brand | ( Video )

by: Ira Winderman December 3rd, 2011 | 11:51 AM There was a time, during the darkest moments of the lockout, when some questioned Dwyane Wade’s intimate arrangement with Michael Jordan, in light of Jordan’s hard-line lockout stance as owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. At the time, Wade deflected the question: “I have an obligation and [...]

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