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Ira Winderman
@IraHeatBeat
13 Feb 2017
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Ira Winderman. 2,410 likes · 14 talking about this. A place to find all my Miami Heat coverage for the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

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Ira Winderman: Heat reality remains to get something, you have to give something sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/13/… From earlier.

Ira Winderman: Heat reality remains to get something, you have to give something

The fear factor is legitimate. To get something, you have to give something, which again could be in play for the Miami Heat with Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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ASK IRA: If Heat had the choice, would/should it be Jaylen or Giannis? sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/13/… From earlier.

ASK IRA: If Heat had the choice, would/should it be Jaylen or Giannis?

It’s likely not an option in the complicated NBA personnel landscape, but if it was, would Jaylen Brown be the better trade target for the Miami Heat than Giannis Antetokounmpo?

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Ira Winderman: Heat reality remains to get something, you have to give something sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/13/… Plus all the usual weekly Heat-related around-the-NBA notes.

Ira Winderman: Heat reality remains to get something, you have to give something

The fear factor is legitimate. To get something, you have to give something, which again could be in play for the Miami Heat with Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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ASK IRA: If Heat had the choice, would/should it be Jaylen or Giannis? sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/13/… Today's mailbag.

ASK IRA: If Heat had the choice, would/should it be Jaylen or Giannis?

It’s likely not an option in the complicated NBA personnel landscape, but if it was, would Jaylen Brown be the better trade target for the Miami Heat than Giannis Antetokounmpo?

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Sunday notes on a Saturday: Heat reality remains to get something, you have to give something. Ahead of Giannis, previous trade costs still provided ultimate value. sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/13/… Plus: Jovic, Nunn, Keshad, Hastings, Finals, more.

Ira Winderman: Heat reality remains to get something, you have to give something

The fear factor is legitimate. To get something, you have to give something, which again could be in play for the Miami Heat with Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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If Heat had the choice, would/should it be Jaylen or Giannis? Latest "Ask Ira" at sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/13/… Plus: Forcing Heat hand; Giannis, Giannis, Giannis.

ASK IRA: If Heat had the choice, would/should it be Jaylen or Giannis?

It’s likely not an option in the complicated NBA personnel landscape, but if it was, would Jaylen Brown be the better trade target for the Miami Heat than Giannis Antetokounmpo?

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Not so fast? Celtics, Jaylen Brown add twist to Heat's Giannis pursuit sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/12/… From earlier.

Not so fast? Celtics, Jaylen Brown add twist to Heat’s Giannis pursuit

Indications continue to surface that the Miami Heat do not stand alone, or perhaps even favored, in their pursuit of Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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ASK IRA: If no Giannis, then what next for Heat's Herro? sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/12/… From earlier.

ASK IRA: If no Giannis, then what next for Heat’s Herro?

If there is no Giannis Antetokounmpo trade for the Miami Heat, then does there have to be a Part B with Tyler Herro?

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Jesse Marsch is happening. (See Leeds: 2022-23.)
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Heat and Celtics as close as they have been for a month on Giannis' Kalshi when it comes to a Giannis' outcome. kalshi.com/markets/kxnexttea…

Giannis Antetokounmpo's Next Team Odds & Predictions

Track what Kalshi's markets predict for "Giannis Antetokounmpo's Next Team", or trade it yourself.

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Not so fast? Celtics, Jaylen Brown add twist to Heat's Giannis pursuit. sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/12/… Boston's Brad Stevens did vow change.

Not so fast? Celtics, Jaylen Brown add twist to Heat’s Giannis pursuit

Indications continue to surface that the Miami Heat do not stand alone, or perhaps even favored, in their pursuit of Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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ASK IRA: If no Giannis, then what next for Heat's Herro? sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/12/… Today's mailbag.

ASK IRA: If no Giannis, then what next for Heat’s Herro?

If there is no Giannis Antetokounmpo trade for the Miami Heat, then does there have to be a Part B with Tyler Herro?

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If no Giannis, then what next for Heat's Herro? Latest "Ask Ira" at sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/12/… Plus: Waiting game; about No. 13.

ASK IRA: If no Giannis, then what next for Heat’s Herro?

If there is no Giannis Antetokounmpo trade for the Miami Heat, then does there have to be a Part B with Tyler Herro?

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Amid Finals drama and Giannis speculation, Heat's Johnson finds himself at other end of NBA equation sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/11/… From earlier.

Amid Finals drama and Giannis speculation, Heat’s Johnson finds himself at other end of NBA equation

Amid the bigger picture, Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson stands as a reminder that this also is a time of year when the NBA’s small stuff has to be revolved.

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Will Celtics yet again rear their ugly heads amid Heat quest for Giannis? sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/11/… From earlier.

ASK IRA: Will Celtics yet again rear their ugly heads amid Heat quest for Giannis?

Losing out on Giannis Antetokounmpo would be one thing for the Miami Heat. Losing out on him to the Boston Celtics would be something else.

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Amid Finals drama and Giannis speculation, Heat's Johnson finds himself at other end of NBA equation. sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/11/… "Life has changed a lot. I made a name for myself. I’m still trying to build on that, as well."

Amid Finals drama and Giannis speculation, Heat’s Johnson finds himself at other end of NBA equation

Amid the bigger picture, Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson stands as a reminder that this also is a time of year when the NBA’s small stuff has to be revolved.

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ASK IRA: Will Celtics yet again rear their ugly heads amid Heat quest for Giannis? sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/11/… Today's mailbag.

ASK IRA: Will Celtics yet again rear their ugly heads amid Heat quest for Giannis?

Losing out on Giannis Antetokounmpo would be one thing for the Miami Heat. Losing out on him to the Boston Celtics would be something else.

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Will Celtics yet again rear their ugly heads amid Heat quest for Giannis? Latest "Ask Ira" at sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/11/… Plus: Giannis preference; calling Goran.

ASK IRA: Will Celtics yet again rear their ugly heads amid Heat quest for Giannis?

Losing out on Giannis Antetokounmpo would be one thing for the Miami Heat. Losing out on him to the Boston Celtics would be something else.

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The Giannis factor: Heat two weeks from picking at NBA draft, but picking for …? sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/10/… From earlier.

The Giannis factor: Heat two weeks from picking at NBA draft, but picking for …?

We are now less than two weeks from the first round of the NBA draft. The Miami Heat have the No. 13 pick…but will they be exercising that pick amid the Giannis Antetokounmpo speculation?

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ASK IRA: Does Heat overhaul have to begin with A for athleticism? sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/10/… From earlier.

ASK IRA: Does Heat overhaul have to begin with A for athleticism?

Can Pat Riley reshape the Miami Heat roster to one that is long and athletic?

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