Q:. Don’t you think these games against the Celtics will give some proof on who they should keep/try to trade this off-season? – Tee, Queens.
A: Not with Jimmy Butler out. Right now, there is little point of reference of what exactly this team is, particularly with Terry Rozier also out. Because of Jimmy’s missed time during the regular season, as well, there is so much we still don’t know about this roster, as the calendar turns from April to May. The point of references is that combining the 82-game regular season, the two play-in games and these two playoff games against the Celtics, Butler, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo have played in a combined 28 out of those 86 games, for a combined 527 minutes. And that’s it.
Q: Ira, I enjoyed Wednesday as much as anyone. There is nothing like sending the Boston fans home early. But as I watch the rest of the series, and as I realize that Boston still has the far superior roster, I still can’t help but wonder what could have been if the Heat won that play-in game in Philadelphia or even gotten the No. 6 seed from the Pacers. There was real opportunity there against the Knicks or Bucks. Until the Heat back this up against the Celtics with another win, it’s still uphill, as the betting line for Game 3 shows. – Serge.
A: That ultimately could prove the case. And, yes, when you look at the rest of the series in the East, and realize that the Heat finished just one game behind the 76ers, Pacers and Magic. you certainly can see how there were pathways that offered more opportunities than this puncher’s chance against the Celtics. Perhaps the Heat will find a way against the Celtics. But if they do, it likely will require more than is needed to, say, push past the Knicks, Bucks or Cavaliers. When the Heat hit the fork in the road earlier this month, they left themselves with no choice but to take on this diesel rig headed in their direction.
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Q: I’m crazy happy about this young core. In the biggest stage and against all odds they show they can compete at a high level. And most importantly, now they realize they can win. – Jurgis.
A: As Erik Spoelstra often notes, when you develop young players in winning systems and put them in competitive, meaningful situations such as these, that’s where you foster true growth. In essentially is what is the first year for both, Nikola Jovic and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are getting the type of seasoning that young players can often wait years to experience. They now are learning what it takes to take the next step. The fact that they are contributing makes it win-win. It is similar to what Tyler Herro got to experience as a rookie in 2020.
Jon-Eric Sullivan — new Miami Dolphins general manager — has been busy acquiring a war chest of draft picks for the 2026 NFL Draft. The team currently has 11 picks in April’s selection process — including two first rounders and four third round picks.
While the team has plenty of holes in their roster that desperately need to be filled, could Sullivan’s stockpiling of picks have been conducted with the idea that the Dolphins want to move up in the first round of the draft in order to land an elite prospect?
Yesterday, Washington Commanders beat writer, Josh Taylor, dropped an interesting social media post where he said that he’s heard from two separate sources that the Dolphins and Commanders are in talks about a trade that would see Washington trade back from pick #7 in the first round in order for Miami to move up from pick #11.
Again, with Miami needing to upgrade at so many positions, it’s hard to guess which player the team might be targeting, but safety Caleb Downs, offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa, linebacker Sonny Styles, defensive linemen Rueben Bain and David Bailey are just some of the names that the Dolphins could be interested in.
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Of course, as Taylor states, these whispers could remain just that — whispers.
With the Dolphins in full-on rebuilding mode, the team needs to bring in as many young, talented players as possible. Trading away draft picks instead of adding more would not help them to accomplish that goal. However, with the 2026 NFL Draft kicking off in less than a month, we won’t have to wait long to discover what Sullivan’s ultimate plan for his first draft as Dolphins general manager ultimately ends up being.
Witness video captures immediate aftermath of police shooting in Downtown Miami
MIAMI — Video captured by a witness shows what happened after a police shooting that occurred on Saturday in Miami.
It happened outside the Yve Hotel along Biscayne Boulevard and Northeast Second Street.
The video obtained by Local 10 News shows the immediate response to the man being shot.
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Miami’s police chief said the man was causing a commotion outside the hotel, and tasing him didn’t stop him.
After things got physical, one of the officers opened fire on the man.
Authorities said he is recovering and expected to be okay.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will investigate the shooting, as is customary when an officer opens fire.
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David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, David has covered South Florida sports since 2007.
Jannik Sinner, who is currently the world’s No. 2-ranked player, according to the ATP, faces off against Czechia’s Jiri Lehecka (who is ranked No. 22 in the world) in the final of the 2026 Miami Open on March 29.
This is surely the biggest match of Lehecka’s career to this point. He had won several ATP tournaments (including the 2024 Adelaide International and the 2025 Brisbane International), but neither of those came against an opponent of Sinner’s caliber. Therefore, this win would mean more for Lehecka than any of his past tournament victories.
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Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic | Mike Frey-Imagn Images
As for Sinner, this is just another Sunday on the court. He already won the Indian Wells Open earlier this month, and a win against Lehecka would be his 26th ATP Title. Still, that doesn’t mean Sinner isn’t hungry for another win to add to his staggering resumé and perhaps overtake Carlos Alcaraz for the world’s No. 1 spot.
While Lehecka will have his girlfriend, Lucka Neumannova (aka Lucie), in the stands showing him support on Sunday, Sinner’s girlfriend, Laila Hasanovic, appears to be back in her home country of Denmark.
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Laila Hasanovic | IMAGO / ABACAPRESS
Sinner and Hasanovic have been together at least since the summer of 2025. Before that, Hasanovic (who is a model and fashion influencer) dated Formula 1 driver Mick Schumacher for at least three years, but the couple split up in the spring of 2025.
She is clearly busy with her own career in Copenhagen right now and isn’t able to attend Sinner’s matches while he’s playing in America. But that doesn’t mean she isn’t finding the time to show him support, albeit not in person.
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Laila Hasanovic at the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix when she was dating Mick Schumacher. | IMAGO / Laci Perenyi
Laila Hasanovic Catches Eyes with Outfit Before Jannik Sinner’s Miami Open Final Match
Hasanovic has been active on social media throughout Sinner’s Miami Open run. This was the case once again before his match against Lehecka, as she made a March 28 Instagram post that was captioned, “🫀”.
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The post shows various scenes from Hasanovic’s recent events in Denmark. The fourth photo shows her in an eye-catching skirt and a black shirt. Among the other notable photos show her in two different types of black jackets, and the first photo features a nice checkered coat.
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One would imagine that Hasanovic will be locked in when Sinner takes the court on Sunday, hoping to secure his secong tournament victory of 2026 and perhaps reclaim the world’s No. 1 ranking.
