Miami, FL
ASK IRA: Does the math on the Terry Rozier trade still work for the Heat?
Q: So, didn’t the Heat really handicap themselves by taking on the final 2 1/2 years of Terry Rozier’s contract? It significantly decreased the chances of us signing any free agent above a minimum contract this summer. Then, because of this move we probably also have lost Caleb Martin going forward. I know hindsight is 20 /20, but should the Heat have given it a lot more thought before making this move? Would you still have made it? – Bob, Davie.
A: I can guarantee you the Heat gave it plenty of thought. But let’s also consider the context: The move was made by a team coming off an NBA Finals appearance with hope at the time of another deep playoff run. Isn’t that what fans want, a team willing to go for it? From the outset, there was no issue here with taking on the contract of Terry Rozier. Foremost, if the options were instead adding a player at the mid-level exception this coming summer, retaining Caleb Martin or having Rozier, most would say the Heat got the best value out of those options. Plus, from the moment Terry was added, it was with the thought it also was a traceable/packagable contract. Had the Heat allowed Kyle Lowry’s contract to expire without swapping it out for a replacement contract, the Heat would have lost a high degree of trade flexibility. All of that said, I said at the time and would say again, that attaching the first-round pick, particularly a pick that ultimately might not be lottery protected, was too risky and swung the deal toward one that could be questioned. But not because of Terry. But because of the pick.
Q: I think the strategy should be to think of teams like Indiana, maybe New York, maybe Orlando: Enjoy the season, enjoy the youngsters as they develop, and remember the joys of a surprising run to the second round. Watch Nikola Jovic and Jaime Jaquez Jr. and, yes, even Bam Adebayo and Duncan Robinson continue to improve, see if Cole Swider and Alondes Williams can stick, see if Caleb Martin can regain his form, appreciate Kevin Love’s twilight, hope we find minutes for Haywoof Highsmith and go from there. I’m always grateful to Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra and the rest of the front office for keeping us so competitive year after year after year. I’d like to see us win a championship in the next few years, especially because it would be great for Jimmy Butler. But I can also envision us not getting there, too. And that’s OK. Sometimes you swing and miss. – Phillip, San Francisco.
A: Which is all well and good. But if that truly is the belief among the team’s followers, then I wonder how many would actually sign off on what you propose and agree to not then start complaining at the first sign of the Heat not being championship contenders? Saying it is all well and good; living it is another story. It’s almost as if we need to create a Google Document to sign off on agreeing to support a fun, competitive team, and that being good enough to sate, to merely enjoy a hard-working, enthusiastic team that shows up every night.
Q: Any chance of Giannis Antotokounmpo forcing his way out of Milwaukee? – Ron, Margate.
A: I’m not sure players are rushing to be a part of eighth-place teams. Even those on teams that came up short in the playoffs, most did as well or better in the postseason than the Heat, and started from a higher seed. If anything, the Heat have planted a seed of doubt with free agents and those seeking trades. And not necessarily a good one.
Miami is many things: a beach town, a nightlife capital and a place where people will gladly queue for a cafecito. But increasingly, it’s also becoming one of the country’s most serious pizza destinations.
That’s according to the newly released 50 Top Pizza USA 2026 ranking, one of the world’s most influential pizza guides, which just named three Miami pizzerias among the top 15 in the United States—and gave the city another major nod in its ranking of the country’s best slice shops.
Leading the local charge is Francesco Martucci, which landed at No. 5 nationally, making it the highest-ranked Florida pizzeria on the list. The restaurant finished behind only a handful of heavy hitters, including New York’s top-ranked Una Pizza Napoletana and California standouts Pizzeria Sei and Tony’s Pizza Napoletana.
Two more local favorites—La Leggenda and ‘O Munaciello—tied for 11th place nationwide, giving Miami three pizzerias in the guide’s top 15. That’s a remarkable showing for a city that, until relatively recently, wasn’t exactly mentioned in the same breath as New York or Naples when pizza debates broke out.
And if your pizza preference involves a quick foldable slice rather than a sit-down pie, Miami earned another bragging right. Miami Slice was named the third-best pizza slice shop in the country, trailing only New York’s L’Industrie Pizzeria and Washington, D.C.’s Slice & Pie.
The rankings were unveiled on Wednesday during an awards ceremony in New York. This year’s guide features 116 pizzerias across 29 states, with Florida earning 10 total entries—trailing only New York and California for overall representation. For a city better known for stone crabs and Cuban sandwiches, that’s a pretty impressive slice of recognition.
The 50 best pizza spots in the U.S. for 2026
- Una Pizza Napoletana — New York, NY
- Pizzeria Sei — Los Angeles, CA (tie)
- Tony’s Pizza Napoletana — San Francisco, CA (tie)
- Razza — Jersey City, NJ
- Truly Pizza — Dana Point, CA
- Francesco Martucci — Miami, FL
- Don Antonio — New York, NY
- Jay’s — Kenmore, WA
- Ribalta — New York, NY (tie)
- Robert’s — Chicago, IL (tie)
- Leña — Cleveland, OH
- Ken’s Artisan Pizza — Portland, OR
- La Leggenda — Miami, FL (tie)
- ‘O Munaciello — Miami, FL (tie)
- Valentina’s — Madison, WI
- Stretch Pizza — New York, NY
- Audace — New York, NY
- Pasquale’s — South Kingstown, RI (tie)
- Pizza Secret — New York, NY (tie)
- Pizzeria Beddia — Philadelphia, PA
- Ops — New York, NY
- Partenope Ristorante — Dallas, TX
- MPN – Mission Pizza Napoletana — Winston-Salem, NC
- Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana — Darnestown, MD
- Kesté — New York, NY
- Flour House — San Luis Obispo, CA
- Il Forno — San Antonio, TX
- Fabrica Pizza — Tampa, FL
- Nardò — Huntington Beach, CA
- GRANA — Portland, OR
- Pizza Delicious — New Orleans, LA
- Coals — Louisville, KY
- Craft 64 — Scottsdale, AZ
- Sho Pizza Bar — Nashville, TN
- Bricco — Haddon Township, NJ
- Salsa — New York, NY
- Antico Pizza — Atlanta, GA
- Zeneli — New Haven, CT
- Posto — Somerville, MA
- Andrew Bellucci’s Pizzeria — New York, NY
- A Modo Mio — Arlington, VA
- Tribute Pizza — San Diego, CA
- Pasquale Jones — New York, NY
- Pizzeria Florian — East Aurora, NY
- Penelope Pizza — Tucson, AZ
- Pizza Baby — Charlotte, NC
- Coda di Volpe — Chicago, IL
- Angeli’s Pizzeria — Baltimore, MD
- Lincoln Winebar — Mount Vernon, NY
- Hapa Pizza — Beaverton, OR
- Si Cara. — Cambridge, MA
- Nostrana — Portland, OR
- Quattro — Boston, MA
- Lucky Dough Pizza — Pensacola, FL
Miami has scored a huge win on the recruiting trail.
Rivals300 Haymarket (Va.) Battlefield linebacker Noah Glover committed to the Hurricanes on Sunday night shortly following his official visit.
“I love Coach (Corey) Hetherman and Coach (Mario) Cristobal. I feel like Coach Hetherman is a great coach and can develop me. He can help me get to my ultimate goal, which is the NFL. I know I would be in good hands at Miami. The atmosphere is really nice. Coral Gables is a really nice area. Everybody is close. It’s family oriented. The coaches have their sons there. I really love it there.”
Glover picked Miami over fellow finalists Georgia, Notre Dame and Texas A&M
Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman led the way in Glover’s recruitment. Hetherman visited Glover throughout the offseason and really moved the needle on his official visit.
“I love how Coach Heatherman runs the defense,” Glover said. “He has a lot of blitz packages and allows his linebackers to play free. Nothing really holds them back. They just attack and go. It’s always next play mentality. I feel like that’s a great fit for me.”
Miami head coach Mario Cristobal also made a big impact.
“He’s always sending me videos and quotes,” Glover said. “He stays in touch and calls me, too. My contact with him has been very good. He’s building a great team. You saw it last year. They almost won the national championship. He’s creating a good team and culture. Everything there is next level.”
At 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, Glover is ranked as the No. 19 linebacker and No. 199 overall prospect in the country, per the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Miami now has 17 commitments in the 2027 recruiting class — Glover, five-star Long Beach (Calif.) Poly cornerback Donte Wright, five-star Miami (Fla.) Carol City wide receiver Nick Lennear, Top 100 Dotahn (Ala.) High cornerback Ai’King Hall, Top 100 Garner (N.C.) High linebacker AJ Randle, Top 100 Lombard (Ill.) Montini Catholic quarterback Israel Abrams, , Rivals300 Houston (Texas) Langham Creek defensive lineman Ezekiel Ayangbile, Rivals300 Phenix City (Ala.) Central offensive lineman Jatori Williams, Rivals300 Poplarville (Miss.) High running back Ty Keys, Rivals300 Fort Pierce (Fla.) John Carroll offensive lineman Sean Tatum, four-star Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Cardinal Gibbons tight end Demarcus Deroche, four-star Pearland (Texas) High defensive lineman Demarco Jenkins, four-star Davie (Fla.) McArthur defensive back Jaylyn Jones, three-star Gainesville (Ga.) High offensive lineman Tyler Ford, three-star Key West (Fla.) High defensive lineman Josh Johnson, three-star Lake Worth (Fla.) Santaluces EDGE Jayvon Dawson and three-star Davie (Fla.) McArthur defensive back Sherrod Gourdine .
Miami entered the day with the No. 4 recruiting class nationally.
Miami, FL
Deputies searching for 2 men accused of shooting man during attempted robbery in SW Miami-Dade
Two suspects accused in an overnight shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade remain on the loose, deputies said.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened on Saturday night in the area of Southwest 143rd Avenue and Southwest 260th Street.
Deputies said that a man was shot as he was trying to get away from two people who tried to rob him.
The man was taken to Baptist Hospital by a friend, but was then airlifted to Jackson South Medical Center in stable condition.
An investigation into the shooting remains active.
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