MIAMI – Observations and other notes of interest from Monday night’s 112-108 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves:
– It was a game, even in defeat, that opened a window to what this all eventually could look like.
– Now that Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro are back.
– Even with a temporary wait on Kyle Lowry.
– But you can see where Erik Spoelstra possibly is headed.
– Which means Duncan Robinson providing the 3-point boost again off the bench.
– With either Adebayo or Kevin Love at center.
– (And possibly neither Orlando Robinson nor Thomas Bryant at all.)
– With Caleb Martin and Haywood Highsmith...
MIAMI – The Miami Heat were closer to whole, and certainly a whole lot more interesting with Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo back in the mix.
But that did not necessarily make it any easier Monday night, particularly with the opposition at Kaseya Center being the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves.
So two nights after Jimmy Butler beat the buzzer for a victory over the Chicago Bulls, the Heat wound up closing their four-game homestand at 2-2 after a 112-108 loss to Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves.
While Herro returned to score 25 and Adebayo added 22 in his comeback, it wasn’t...
GAINESVILLE — Florida football coach Billy Napier’s pivotal 2024 class fell five spots to No. 10 after 5-star safety prospect Xavier Filsaime changed his commitment to Texas.
The McKinney, Texas, native was a key member of a class that reached as high as No. 3 nationally in August but declined as the Gators struggled to a 5-7 finish in Year 2 under Napier.
Filsaime, the second-rated player at his position per 247Sports, committed to the Gators in April 14 following the team’s spring game. Recruited by Corey Raymond, who was fired Nov. 27, Filsaime chose UF over Georgia, LSU, Oregon and USC.
But...
If you were worried buyer demand disappeared when mortgage rates went up, the data shows there are plenty of interested buyers still out there. The housing market isn’t as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when buyer demand was through the roof, mortgage rates were historically low, and home values rose like we’ve never seen before. But that doesn’t mean the market is at a standstill.Nationally, demand is still high compared to the last normal years in the housing market and plenty of buyers are making moves right now. Here’s the data to prove it.Showing Traffic Is UpThe ShowingTime...
MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins redeemed their identity, confirmed their character, vindicated their coach, sidestepped a weeklong crisis, sent their season back on its merry way and, according to Tua Tagovailoa, started the process even before the 30-0 romp against the New York Jets on Sunday.
“Dude, if you can’t go, we got you, brother,” the Dolphins quarterback said to Tyreek Hill long before kickoff as the receiver tested his bad ankle. “It’s a team sport. It’s going to take all of us.”
This was the question Sunday, wasn’t it? Well, it was one of the questions. There were so many: How...
MIAMI GARDENS — The first time New York Jets standout wide receiver Garrett Wilson had a pass thrown his way Sunday was in the third quarter, and Miami Dolphins All Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey was there to knock the ball away.
Ramsey, who shadowed Wilson and covered him like a blanket all day, got up talking trash to the Jets sideline. He was justified. He balled out.
Ramsey, who ended up with no tackles and one pass defended, helped set a stingy, stubborn, determined tone for the Dolphins’ injury-riddled defense, which was missing three-fourths of its starting secondary.
“He was phenomenal,”...
General Daily Insight for December 18, 2023
A second look should prove worthwhile. The Moon in Pisces inspires us with a sextile to Jupiter, but the trine between messenger Mercury and grandiose Jupiter at 9:28 am EDT will be even more exciting. Remember, however, that with Mercury Retrograde we can find more success in reviewing old work or projects, rather than embarking on fresh schemes. The Moon will then go on to trine Venus and square Mars, so our feelings may burn more brightly than we’re used to.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
An old idea could prove vastly lucrative. Mercury is retrograde...
MIAMI – Neither the early 15-point lead not the double-digit lead midway through the fourth quarter mattered, as all too often has been the case for the Miami Heat,
Sustaining has not been a specialty for Erik Spoelstra’s team.
Nor has any sort of homecourt dominance.
So there the Heat stood again Saturday night, with the final ticks determining whether a night with several positives would provide a payoff.
That’s when Jimmy Butler said enough was enough.
Converting a 20-foot jumper just before the buzzer, Butler lifted the Heat to a dramatic 118-116 victory over the Chicago Bulls at Kaseya...
The Hurricanes’ busy recruiting weekend continued into Saturday night, as UM’s coaches landed commitments from a key transfer safety and one of the nation’s top 2025 linebackers.
Late Saturday afternoon, Miami got a commitment from Vanderbilt safety transfer Savion Riley. Later in the night, 2025 linebacker Elijah Melendez announced his commitment, as well. Those commitments came a day after the Hurricanes secured a transfer commitment from former N.C. State defensive tackle C.J. Clark.
All three players announced their commitments on social media.
“2025 class, join (your) boy in the 305!” Melendez...
General Daily Insight for December 17, 2023
There is a method to the madness of the day. The Moon begins in open-minded Aquarius, where it makes a helpful sextile to the Sun in adventurous Sagittarius before drifting into Pisces. After setting up camp in this dreamy sign, Luna will conjoin masterful Saturn at 6:32 pm EDT, building a path for us to do the smart thing and tackle difficult projects. There’s no need to move mountains, but with a little effort, we can make a difference for the better.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
You may feel rather reclusive without knowing why. The Moon conjoins...