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Kel'el Ware • C • Heat

Kel'el Ware in Danger of Missing Another Game

Miami Heat forward/center Kel'el Ware (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Orlando Magic. He's dealing with a right hamstring strain and may be sidelined for a fifth consecutive game. Still, Ware returned to practice on Tuesday, suggesting that he could soon be back in the lineup. Nikola Jovic has seen consistent minutes during Ware's absence, averaging 17.5 points and 4.5 rebounds over the last two games. While Jovic has been productive in recent games, his numbers have been lacking for most of the campaign, making him a risky fantasy choice.

13 hours ago

Davion Mitchell • PG • Heat

Davion Mitchell Iffy for Wednesday

Miami Heat point guard Davion Mitchell (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. He may miss his fourth consecutive game due to a left shoulder injury that Mitchell sustained earlier this month. If Mitchell can't return against Orlando, Kasparas Jakucionis will remain in the starting unit. The Lithuanian rookie has made five total starts this season, averaging 8.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. He could be a bit busier on Wednesday against an Orlando team that gives up the seventh-most fantasy points to point guards.

13 hours ago

Norman Powell • SG • Heat

Norman Powell Questionable Wednesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (back) is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. Powell has recently played through a back issue, but he may eventually need to take some time off to recover. With Tyler Herro (ribs) out, Miami relies heavily on Powell on the offensive end. If he can't play on Wednesday, there would be additional playing time available for Pelle Larsson, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Simone Fontecchio. Although Larsson has enjoyed a couple of very good performances lately, Jaquez Jr. has more fantasy potential.

14 hours ago

Tyler Herro • SG • Heat

Tyler Herro Remains Out Wednesday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ribs) won't play against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, missing his seventh straight game. The Heat have two back-to-backs scheduled this week, meaning Herro could miss several more games. Miami is currently dealing with other injury issues as well, giving Pelle Larsson, Dru Smith, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Kasparas Jakucionis additional playing opportunities. The team has a good fantasy matchup on Wednesday against a mediocre defensive team.

14 hours ago

Norman Powell • SG • Heat

Norman Powell is Cleared for Sunday's Contest

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (back) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. As expected, Powell is cleared to play after being listed as probable coming into this game. He has been dealing with a back issue, but will continue to play through the injury. Powell will continue to have a significant workload while the Heat are without Tyler Herro (ribs) and Davion Mitchell (shoulder) right now. Fantasy managers should make sure to get Powell in their lineups ahead of tip-off.

3 days ago

Kasparas Jakucionis • PG • Heat

Kasparas Jakucionis Upgraded to Available

Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis (head) has been upgraded to available ahead of Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Jakucionis made an early exit during Saturday's game after taking an elbow to the head. He suffered a facial contusion, which put his status for this game in jeopardy. It doesn't appear to be serious enough to keep him sidelined, so fantasy managers can get Jakucionis in their lineups. He figures to play a larger role with Davion Mitchell (shoulder) ruled out for this game. Jakucionis is worth a look as a low-end streaming option while Mitchell is sidelined.

3 days ago

Norman Powell • SG • Heat

Norman Powell is Upgraded to Probable on Sunday

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (back) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Powell has played through back tightness during the last two games. It seems likely that Powell is going to play through the issue once again on Sunday. He finished with 13 points, six assists, and four rebounds in 25 minutes of action during Saturday's game. He's basically a must-start option when healthy. Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Simone Fontecchio would be asked to take on larger roles if Powell is unable to play. Between the two, Jaquez is the better streaming option for Sunday's slate.

3 days ago

Davion Mitchell • PG • Heat

Davion Mitchell is Downgraded to Out

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (shoulder) has been downgraded from doubtful to out ahead of Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. This marks the third game in a row that Mitchell has been forced to miss due to a left shoulder injury. Kasparas Jakucionis (face) has started the last two games, but remains questionable for this game with a facial contusion. Dru Smith would likely be asked to take on a significant role if both players are unable to go. Smith finished with six points, five assists, and 10 rebounds during Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. He's worth a look as a streaming option with the Heat shorthanded at the guard spot right now.

3 days ago

Norman Powell • SG • Heat

Norman Powell Holds Questionable Tag for Sunday

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Powell has played through a back issue during each of the last two games. The expectation is that he'll continue to play through the issue, but fantasy managers will need to check back closer to tip-off. If he gets downgraded, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Simone Fontecchio would likely both see increased roles in the rotation. Jaquez is the more reliable streaming option between the two players, but fantasy managers will need to check back for another update.

3 days ago

Davion Mitchell • PG • Heat

Davion Mitchell Tagged as Doubtful for Sunday

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (shoulder) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Mitchell has missed each of the last two games due to a left shoulder injury. He's trending in the right direction on Sunday, so fantasy managers should prepare to be without him. Kasparas Jakucionis (face) has started in each of the last two games, but is tagged as questionable for this game. The absence of both players would likely mean an increased role for Dru Smith in the rotation. Smith finished with six points, five assists, and 10 rebounds in 26 minutes of action during Saturday's game. He's worth a look as a streaming option with the Heat banged up at the guard spot right now.

3 days ago

Norman Powell • SG • Heat

Norman Powell Ready to Face Trail Blazers

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (back) will play in Thursday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Although the team downgraded Powell from probable to questionable earlier in the day, he is now listed as available. Powell is dealing with lower back tightness, which may affect his performance against Portland. Recently, the 32-year-old has been in excellent form, shooting 42.1 percent from beyond the arc and averaging 23.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists across the last five games.

6 days ago

Davion Mitchell • PG • Heat

Davion Mitchell Will Miss Thursday's Game

Miami Heat point guard Davion Mitchell (shoulder) won't play Thursday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has been trending in the wrong direction throughout the day, and the team has downgraded Mitchell from doubtful to out before tip-off. Last week, Mitchell injured his left shoulder. He returned to the lineup on Monday and played in both games of a back-to-back set, but it appears his shoulder still hasn't fully healed. Kasparas Jakucionis saw an increased workload with Mitchell out of the rotation last week and is likely to see significant minutes again, especially with Tyler Herro (ribs) also sidelined.

6 days ago

Davion Mitchell • PG • Heat

Davion Mitchell Gets Downgraded to Doubtful

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (shoulder) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Mitchell was tagged as questionable earlier in the day due to a left shoulder bruise. He has now been downgraded to doubtful, so fantasy managers should prepare to be without Mitchell. The Heat are already without Tyler Herro (rib), so losing Mitchell is going to put them in a bad spot. It would likely mean significant minutes for Pelle Larsson, Kasparas Jakucionis, and Dru Smith in the rotation. Among the trio, Larsson is the best streaming choice ahead of Thursday's slate.

6 days ago

Norman Powell • SG • Heat

Norman Powell is Downgraded to Questionable

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (back) has been downgraded from probable to questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Powell was a late addition to the injury report due to lower back tightness. It seems like the team is going to wait and see how he feels during warmups before making a final decision. If he sits, Pelle Larsson and Nikola Jovic would likely see larger roles in the rotation. Between the two, Larsson is the better streaming option ahead of Thursday's game. The second-year guard finished with 16 points, nine assists, and six rebounds during Tuesday's game. He's bringing enough to the table to warrant streaming while the Heat are banged up right now.

6 days ago

Davion Mitchell • PG • Heat

Davion Mitchell Uncertain to Play Thursday Against Portland

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (shoulder) was a late addition to his team's injury report ahead of their Thursday night matchup against the Trail Blazers. Mitchell missed two games with a shoulder contusion before returning Monday and playing 25 minutes against the Warriors. He also played on Tuesday against the Kings, logging 19 minutes, but apparently the shoulder is still an issue, since he is uncertain to be able to give it a go on Thursday. With Tyler Herro (ribs) out, there should be plenty of work for Mitchell if he can play through the injury, but if not, Dru Smith and Kasparas Jakucionis are candidates to fill in at point guard for the Heat's injury-depleted starting five.

6 days ago

Kel'el Ware • C • Heat

Kel'el Ware Ruled Out Thursday Against the Trail Blazers

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (hamstring) was downgraded from questionable to out for his team's Thursday night game in Portland. He also missed Tuesday's game against the Kings, and he's likely day-to-day at this point since no clear timetable has been given. With Ware missing a second straight game, the Heat will most likely go small, using Bam Adebayo more at center and giving more playing time to Nikola Jovic. Ware's next chance to return will be Saturday in Utah, which would be a great fantasy matchup for him if he's available.

6 days ago

Kel'el Ware • C • Heat

Kel'el Ware Unavailable on Tuesday

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (hamstring) won't play on Tuesday versus Sacramento. He carried a questionable tag throughout the day. However, the 21-year-old will miss his first contest of the 2025 campaign because of hamstring tightness. Ware hasn't seen much action of late, averaging 20 minutes in January. Still, his absence should allow Nikola Jovic to see more action in a favorable matchup with the Kings.

Jan 21

Tyler Herro • SG • Heat

Tyler Herro Out Indefinitely With Ribs Issue

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ribs) is out indefinitely with a costochondral issue with his ribs. He has missed two games and isn't expected to play during the team's current road trip, which has four more stops this week. Pelle Larsson has been starting during Herro's absence, though his fantasy production can fluctuate. In Monday's loss to the Golden State Warriors, Larsson had nine points, five rebounds, and three assists in 28 minutes. Simone Fontecchio's role has also grown in recent games, with the Italian posting back-to-back 13-point games.

Jan 20

Tyler Herro • SG • Heat

Tyler Herro Not Traveling with Team

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (rib) is not traveling with the team and has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Herro will miss his second straight game due to a rib contusion, which could keep him out much longer. Herro will undergo an MRI, so fantasy managers should get a better timetable soon. The Heat play the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday; it seems unlikely that Herro will be ready for that one. Pelle Larsson figures to draw another start, but his playing time could be limited with Davion Mitchell (shoulder) probable for that game. Larsson finished with 16 points and three rebounds during Saturday's game. He'll offer some low-end streaming appeal while Herro is out.

Jan 18

Nikola Jović • SF • Heat

Nikola Jovic Active Saturday

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (illness) has been cleared to play on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jovic has been battling an illness, and the team handed him a questionable tag on the injury report earlier in the day. He has now been upgraded to available. Jovic has averaged 8.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.0 steals in 20.9 minutes per game this month. On Saturday, the 22-year-old may play a larger role for the Heat, who won't have Davion Mitchell (shoulder), Tyler Herro (toe, ribs), and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (knee) in the lineup.

Jan 17

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