Three years later, Bosh still Heat’s most key component

MIAMI — Nothing has changed since this whole thing started. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are still grabbing the spotlight for the Miami Heat, whether for their play on the court or attire off it. The other constant remains center Chris Bosh being the team’s overlooked but most but important component. It’s been that way [...]

Heat seeking first playoff sweep of Big Three era

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on the fourth quarter, Dwyane Wade’s knee and Ray Allen By Ira Winderman South Florida Sun Sentinel 2:39 p.m. EDT, April 26, 2013 MILWAUKEE—    What do you get the team that has it all? Its first playoff sweep would be a place to start.    For all the Miami [...]

No Big Three, Haslem for Heat against Wizards

5:55 p.m. EDT, April 10, 2013 WASHINGTON—    This time the Miami Heat went without four starters.    In addition to Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh remaining out, the Heat also were without LeBron James and Udonis Haslem for Wednesday night’s game against the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center.    While Wade again sat [...]

For Heat’s Big Three, a rare look at the real Spurs

SAN ANTONIO—    The San Antonio Spurs largely have been an abstract to the Miami Heat in recent seasons.    Last season, the lockout canceled the Heat’s lone scheduled trip to San Antonio. This season, coach Gregg Popovich elected to send home stars Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker in the hours prior to [...]

On a roll: Heat three wins from franchise’s longest streak

MIAMI—  The goal from the moment this came together was to be the best.  The best team in the NBA, which was accomplished with last season’s championship.  The best-ever Miami Heat team, with such a statement possible within the next week.  On an 11-game winning streak going into Tuesday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings [...]

Spoelstra hints toward three Heat starters in All-Star Game

TORONTO –— Heat coach Erik Spoelstra had yet to give it any thought. After all, he had only known he was the coach of the Eastern Conference All-Star team for a few minutes. His first decision is whether to start center Chris Bosh in the game Feb. 17 in Houston. He leaned toward having three [...]

Broward School Board shakeup affects three administrators

By Scott Travis December 3, 2012 02:05 PM Get ready for a big shakeup in the Broward Schools administration. The School Board agenda tomorrow includes the recommended firing of facilities chief Tom Lindner, the resignation of Joanne Harrison, deputy superintendent for educational programs; and the recommended transfer of Gracie Diaz, deputy superintendent for human resources. [...]

Heat’s Big Three make it a late show in OT victory over Bucks.

MIAMI—   For a while, it was the perfect homecoming for the Miami Heat after two weeks on the road.   Dwyane Wade was back after missing two games with a sprained left foot. Udonis Haslem had passed Alonzo Mourning for the franchise career rebounding record in the first quarter. There was a 14-point lead [...]

Big Three land the Big One! Heat NBA champions

MIAMI— The King has his crown. The Big Three have finally won the big one. No, not quite yet “. . . not two, not three, not four . . . “, but an initial fulfillment of those promises in July 2010 when LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh came together and vowed a [...]

Heat survive with Big Three back together

And then, finally, Kevin Durant missed. LeBron James had the ball, the night, the game and, suddenly, end of horrors was just what the Heat hoped. Oklahoma City can talk of almosts. But there are no almosts this time of year. There are wins, losses and moving on quickly to the next night, which the [...]

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