Joseph Goodman covers the Miami Heat for the Miami Herald. A graduate of the University of Alabama-Birmingham, Joseph studied journalism and English. He began working for The Herald in 2005 as a high school sports reporter in Broward County. Joseph previously covered the Florida Gators for The Miami Herald.
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Questions 16 - 45 of 1531 (Page 2 of 52)Submitted by Anthony Castillo from Miami, FL
Q: 1. can you follow me on twitter @tony3hot 2. i've been a heat fan all my life, and it saddens me to say most fans are acting as though it's lebrons team now, but i fully think it should be Wade's. Who do you think is the leader of the heat?
Answered 04/19/11 23:07:06 by Joseph Goodman
A: 1. Done 2. HaslemSubmitted by Lionel from New York
Q: Aye Joe! Quick question...Who will the Heat Play next when they win this series?
Answered 04/19/11 23:06:22 by Joseph Goodman
A: Boston just took a 2-0 lead against the Knicks. Looks like Beantown.Submitted by White Hot from Miami
Q: Sir, my God-given name is White Hot and you have stolen my name. I have studied your photograph and do not believe it warrants the theft of my name. Please respond. Also, who is the closer of this team, LeBron or Wade? Sincerely, White Hot
Answered 04/19/11 22:09:22 by Joseph Goodman
A: Dear Sir, Your royalty check is in the mail. D-Wade.Submitted by Omar from Miami
Q: Hot White! So, am I wrong to feel incredibly confidant that my Heat are gonna take it all this year!?
Answered 04/19/11 22:00:29 by Joseph Goodman
A: No, you can feel as incredibly confident as you want. You love the Miami Heat and that's your right as a fan! Besides that, you'd be hard-pressed to find an NBA GM, coach or scout not in the playoffs who doesn't think the Heat is going to advance out of the East.Submitted by Elaine from Ft. Lauderdale
Q: Dwayne Wade, do you eat Pork? I stopped in 2003 and have not had a migrain since. I didn't know migrains were associated with pork until I stopped eating it for other reasons. I used to miss anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks from work with those terrible headaches. No one ever said that the pork could have been the problem-- maybe they didn't know, or did they? We were told not to eat the stuff, and I believe much of our sickness comes from eatting swine. Think about it, no sweat glands. I'll admit it, all those years I ate everything it was to eat on a pig/hog and it was good tasting to say the least. Anything that taste good nowadays can't be good for you right?
Answered 04/19/11 14:11:04 by Joseph Goodman
A: Haha. Great stuff.Submitted by Maria from Miami, Fl
Q: Hey Joseph, I'm kind of tired of the hype surrounding the Bulls. I feel like 2 close games against the 8th seed isn't something to be excited about, considering the Pacers' coach has yet to throw a consistent and effective double team at Rose.Should other teams fear the Heat more in the East than all this hype surrounding teams who haven't proven anything yet? Where do you think we measure at this point?
Answered 04/19/11 14:10:00 by Joseph Goodman
A: I think the Heat received a blessing with its No.2 seed. Miami matches up favorable with the Sixers. Meanwhile, the Bulls have their hands full with a Pacers team that gave the Heat some problems this season. Meanwhile, Boston is slugging it out with New York. For the Heat, the first round seems like a warm-up series. It's hard to measure where the Heat stand, considering the Sixers have been so overwhelmed, but confidence gained against Philly could serve the Heat well in the second round.Submitted by Zac from Fort lauderdale, Florida
Q: If wade doesn't play tonight because of the migrane, what do you think the outcome will be for the heat? And do you think he'll play much? If at all?
Answered 04/18/11 14:50:09 by Joseph Goodman
A: The Heat can still win without Wade. They have LeBron and Bosh, after all. That said, it doesn't help that Mike Miller is hurting as well. His injured left thumb doesn't allow him to do much. Hard to gage Wade's status, but I'm leaning towards believing he's going to play. He attended the morning shootaround and sent out a message on Twitter around 2:40, so those are positive signs.Submitted by Anonymous from fort lauderdale
Q: can the heat win out the serie against the sixers 4-o
Answered 04/18/11 14:43:41 by Joseph Goodman
A: I'm thinking five or six games is more likely.Submitted by Michael from Sydney, Australia
Q: G'day mate! (Cliche I know) Just wondering as the Heat are approaching the play-offs if they have solidified who will be their 5-man match ups for particular situations - i.e. clutch time with 30 seconds to go. With Mike Miller seemingly still out of sorts does he even get included in that mix if a big 3 is needed or are they comfortable with the play of Bibby that they only need to find him for a clutch 3 potentially? Thanks, Michael
Answered 04/16/11 14:41:06 by Joseph Goodman
A: Great question. Can't wait to find out. The original plan was Miller but things change. Bibby or James Jones might be a better option at this point. Then again, the ball better be Wade's hands at the end of the game. Just my opinion.Submitted by az from Montreal canada
Q: Is Udonis Haslum will be ready for the second round and healthy 100% ?! Do you think Mike Miller can prouve him self now ?!
Answered 04/16/11 14:39:14 by Joseph Goodman
A: I don't think U.D. will be 100 percent by the second round but I think he'll play. Miller's ship has sailed, I'm afraid.Submitted by Rishi from Springfield va
Q: Hey Joseph, I'm a huge Heat fan. I'm 15 years old but I know a lot about sports. Will big z start of Dampier. twitter: alldayespn
Answered 04/16/11 14:38:31 by Joseph Goodman
A: Big Z is getting the start. Dampier probably won't be playing this series.Submitted by david from Boca Raton
Q: who are the miami's starter five for the first game with 76rs?
Answered 04/16/11 14:37:53 by Joseph Goodman
A: Heat starting five: Mike Bibby, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Zydrunas Ilgauskas. Udonis Haslem, Erick Dampier and Dexter Pittman are inactive.Submitted by Lucane from Tally Flo
Q: Hey JG. Since the Heat Own the Wolves 2nd round pick. Do you think it'd possible to package that pick back to the Wolves for either Rubio or J Flynn. What's your take.
Answered 04/16/11 14:36:38 by Joseph Goodman
A: Thanks for the question. Sorry, but I don't think that's happening.Submitted by Michelle from Chicago, IL
Q: Hi Joseph. I want to know who is your favorite player to talk to and interview on the Heat team?
Answered 04/13/11 01:30:56 by Joseph Goodman
A: Great question. Every single player on the Heat's roster presents themselves as true professionals and conducts themselves accordingly during interviews. That said, U.D., D-Wade, James and Bosh are always great talkers.Submitted by Ray Mendoza from Puerto Rico
Q: No question the Heat has the talent. Do you think the Heat have the will to win a series on the road and the will to overcome a 2 or 3 game losing streak??
Answered 04/13/11 01:25:30 by Joseph Goodman
A: Yes and yes.Submitted by Chayane from Puerto Rico
Q: When haslem back?
Answered 04/13/11 01:24:51 by Joseph Goodman
A: Your guess is as good as mine. Spoelstra has indicated that U.D. will not be ready until at least the second round. If he comes back at all, then it will be for limited minutes. (I suspect those will be valuable minutes, though.)Submitted by G from Miami
Q: Why do you think thats theres so many heat fans that cant see DRose is the MVP this year honestly its either they dont know basketball or there not watching him play or they dont think the Bulls can beat the Heat?
Answered 04/13/11 01:22:32 by Joseph Goodman
A: Why would so many Heat fans discount Derrick Rose? Hmmm....probably because they're Heat fans!Submitted by jeremiah from Las Vegas, NV
Q: Will the miami heat rest there starters for the wednesday game in toronto??
Answered 04/13/11 01:21:04 by Joseph Goodman
A: Another wise guy from Vegas .... Yes, I expect the Heat to rest their starters.Submitted by G from Miami
Q: After the CBA gets done & there is no MLE who can the Heat expect to get to come in & play for peanuts?
Answered 04/13/11 01:19:34 by Joseph Goodman
A: Eddy Curry?Submitted by Robert from Miami,FL
Q: The Heat had trouble last night when Bosh got into foul trouble. Why don't the heat play Joel Anthony at that position and Big Z at center when that happens instead of bringing in Howard?
Answered 04/13/11 01:18:56 by Joseph Goodman
A: Howard gave the Heat 13 quality minutes against Boston. He had six points. Meanwhile, Anthony played 36 minutes and had one of his best games of the season. I'm confused by the question, I guess.Submitted by yogi from Atlantic City, NJ
Q: I have Lebron and Wade on my fantasy team. I am in contention for the league title. Will they be playing Weds against the Raptors?
Answered 04/13/11 01:12:38 by Joseph Goodman
A: I get these emails all the time. Just be honest. You're a wise guy.Submitted by Ovid from Long Grove, IL
Q: I would objectively say that driving to the paint it is a major part of James, Wade & D-Rose's respective games. Wade & James played in less games this year than D-Rose but got at least 100 more free throw attempts than D-Rose. The NBA is a superstar driven league as I'm sure that Stern would love to see the Heat & Lakers in the finals. If the Heat & Bulls play in the ECF, my fear is that the refs will blow the whistle on the Bulls every time they breathe on James or Wade. The stats as related to free throw attempts already support this. Would love to hear your thoughts, Thanks.
Answered 04/11/11 00:18:08 by Joseph Goodman
A: A better question: Can the Heat consistently get to the rim against a healthy Joakim Noah?Submitted by Jason from Miami,fl
Q: Hey Joseph Do you have any news of Eddy curry joining the miami heat.We are going to need him in the middle. Best Regards, Jason Martin
Answered 04/11/11 00:14:33 by Joseph Goodman
A: Not going to happen. The Heat took a long look at Curry but never pulled the trigger. Who do you drop to add Curry? Jamaal? I'll take Big Cat over Curry at this point. He knows the system, is accountable and adds positive team chemistry. Maybe the Heat will add Curry next season for the minimum and see if he can put in the work to finally make something out of his career, but I wouldn't hold my breath.Submitted by jt from huntsville, al
Q: (why do the heat suck so bad they should be no.1) is it becuse of the queen james!!! or the team just all hot air
Answered 04/06/11 15:50:47 by Joseph Goodman
A: Nothing really matters until the first-round of the playoffs. I saw judge the Heat by the postseason. Anything less than a trip to the NBA finals should be considered a failure.Submitted by Lon Landis from Los Angeles, CA
Q: Lakers are in town. Phil Jackson said, "This is the NBA: No Boys Allowed. Big boys don't cry." He added one piece of advice. "But if you're going to do it, do it in the toilet where no one sees you." My question is WHEN will the Heat players stop crying in the lockerroom?
Answered 04/06/11 15:49:49 by Joseph Goodman
A: When they stop showing Oprah in the locker room, of course.Submitted by Walter from Los Angeles
Q: I am looking forward to see more of mike bibby action. My question is could mike bibby get better in defence?
Answered 04/06/11 15:47:55 by Joseph Goodman
A: And that answer is yes because he really can't get any worse.Submitted by alain yu from laguna philippines
Q: Hi good day.. do you think that lebron james will have a chance to win his third MVP award this year? Do you think if they can catch up with the celtics and the bulls in the standing will he got the nod? why do people think derrick rose will win the mvp........???? no disrespect to derrick rose but i don't think that he is the mvp right now.. no player of the month award? is there a MVP that didnt win the player of the month award? isn't that funny? why do all people hate lebron until now? do they hate him because he made the heat in to a championship team? like the jordan bulls did.. collect the ring? i hate to admit this i'm really a dwanye wade fans since his rookie season he is really a closer and can take the team to his shoulder.. but lebron is awesome. but i think its still wade's team and lebron is still the best player in the league. do you believe that rose is the best chicago bulls player? i just browse the net and i saw that there is an award like chicago bulls player of the month. rose and boozer won twice and now deng won it.. even it's only for the bulls i think he should swept the award if they think he will win the MVP?? I feel sorry for the people that hate lebron for what he did.. they got to move on.. bibby addition to the team is really gonna be good.. would you think that they can dethrone the celtics?? LA cant win against the heat there only match-up that got the better end is at the center and bymun is brittle:)
Answered 04/06/11 15:47:05 by Joseph Goodman
A: This was answered earlier. LeBron has won two MVP awards in a row. Voters want a reason to not vote for LeBron and Rose is that reason.Submitted by Toby from SF bay area
Q: If the new contract with the players association includes a hard cap and the cap getting lowered, how do you see Miami responding?
Answered 04/06/11 15:45:45 by Joseph Goodman
A: I see fans responding with fire and pitchforks. In a worst-case scenario, the Heat would be forced to surround the Big 3 with a bunch of minimum-salary players.Submitted by Coach Palmer from Miami, Florida
Q: Lebron James has won more "players of the month" and "player of the week" honors than any other player in the league, so why is there so much hoopla about who's the MVP? I though the "player of the weeks" and the "player of the month" honors were a prerequisite for the MVP.
Answered 04/06/11 15:43:27 by Joseph Goodman
A: If you were a general manager, who are you picking first if you can select anyone in the league to be the backbone of your team? It's an easy question for many, LeBron James. Derrick Rose is going to win the MVP because it's a better story and the Bulls are No.1 in the East.Submitted by SMITTY from Tampa, FL
Q: So ive heard that Andrea Barngani is on the trading block. Do you think the Heat will try to go after him?
Answered 04/06/11 15:41:39 by Joseph Goodman
A: No. Pat Riley doesn't like European players.
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