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Kel'el Ware • C • Heat

Kel'el Ware in Danger of Missing Tuesday's Game

Miami Heat forward/center Kel'el Ware (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Wizards due to a right shoulder strain. The young big has been available regularly since late January, so this marks a new concern for Miami's frontcourt depth. If Ware sits, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Myron Gardner could see expanded roles. Jaquez logged 29 minutes in the team's last game against Detroit, producing 19 points, six rebounds, and seven assists, while Gardner started but played just 17 minutes with four points and six rebounds. Vladislav Goldin could also pick up limited minutes but remains a risky fantasy option.

9 hours ago

Andrew Wiggins • SF • Heat

Andrew Wiggins Misses Third Straight Game

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (toe) has been ruled out for Tuesday's encounter with the Washington Wizards. He is nursing a left big toe injury and will sit out a third consecutive contest. The Heat have used Myron Gardner as Wiggins' replacement in the starting unit, but he hasn't had a big impact in games. Over the last two contests, Gardner has averaged 5.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 16.0 minutes. Wiggins will get his next chance to return on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks.

9 hours ago

Norman Powell • SG • Heat

Norman Powell Remains Out Tuesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) will sit out a sixth consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards. He is on the shelf with a groin strain and remains without a timetable for his return. Pelle Larsson, Dru Smith, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. have picked up more work during Powell's absence. Meanwhile, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo are responsible for most of the offense, especially with Andrew Wiggins (toe) also out of the lineup. The Heat have a great fantasy matchup on Tuesday against a team that allows 120.5 points per 100 possessions.

10 hours ago

Andrew Wiggins • SF • Heat

Andrew Wiggins to Miss Second Straight Game

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (toe) is ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Wiggins is set to miss his second game in a row due to a lingering toe injury. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Washington Wizards. The absence of Wiggins should mean larger roles for Myron Gardner, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Kel'el Ware. Gardner drew the start on Friday, but Jaquez and Ware made a more significant impact on the scoreboard.

2 days ago

Norman Powell • SG • Heat

Norman Powell Remains Out Against Pistons

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) will miss Sunday's big clash against the Detroit Pistons. He continues to recover from a Grade 1 groin strain, sitting out a fifth consecutive game. Powell leads the Heat in scoring this season, and without him, there's more offensive responsibility on Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo. Meanwhile, Pelle Larsson has held a starting role for an extended period, recording averages of 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists since the All-Star break.

2 days ago

Andrew Wiggins • SF • Heat

Andrew Wiggins Could Miss Second Straight Game

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (toe) is considered questionable for Sunday's tilt against the Detroit Pistons. Wiggins sat out Friday's win over Charlotte with a knee issue and is in danger of missing further action due to left big toe inflammation. With Norman Powell (groin) still out, the Heat could really use Wiggins' scoring ability against the Eastern Conference leaders on Sunday. Myron Gardner started in Wiggins' place on Friday, notching six points, five rebounds, and two assists in 16 minutes. Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kel'el Ware also enjoy expanded roles without Wiggins.

2 days ago

Andrew Wiggins • SF • Heat

Andrew Wiggins is Downgraded to Out

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Wiggins has been playing through knee tendinitis, so it's not shocking to see him sitting out the second leg of this back-to-back set. His next chance to play will come on Sunday versus the Detroit Pistons. The Heat are expected to use a committee approach to fill the void left by Wiggins on Friday. Kel'el Ware, Pelle Larsson, and Myron Gardner all figure to see increased roles here. Among the three, Ware is the best fantasy option, but he's also rostered in most leagues. Otherwise, Larsson could be another option to look at in deep leagues with Wiggins unavailable.

3 days ago

Andrew Wiggins • SF • Heat

Andrew Wiggins Good to Go Against Nets

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (knee) will be active against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. The team has upgraded him from probable to available after Wiggins was added late to the injury report due to a knee issue. Wiggins has recently played his best basketball of the season, averaging 18.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.4 blocks in February. He netted over 48 percent of his triples last month and could do further damage on Tuesday against a team that allows opponents to shoot a league-high 38.1 percent from downtown.

6 days ago

Davion Mitchell • PG • Heat

Davion Mitchell Iffy to Face Nets

Miami Heat point guard Davion Mitchell (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. During Saturday's win over Houston, Mitchell reinjured his left shoulder, which had bothered him in January. He missed eight games due to the injury. Fortunately, the issue appears less severe than before, and Mitchell was able to practice on Monday. This could be a sign that he will be ready to go on Tuesday night. If Mitchell isn't available, Kasparas Jakucionis could start in his place. The Lithuanian rookie has averaged 6.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists as a starter.

7 days ago

Norman Powell • SG • Heat

Norman Powell Misses Second Consecutive Game

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) will be absent for a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Last week, Powell was diagnosed with a Grade 1 right groin strain and labeled week-to-week, so it could take a while before the first-year All-Star returns to action. With Powell unavailable, Tyler Herro made his way back to the first unit on Saturday against the Houston Rockets, scoring 18 points and dishing out three assists. Pelle Larsson and Jaime Jaquez Jr. also benefit from Powell's absence.

7 days ago

Norman Powell • SG • Heat

Norman Powell Considered Week-to-Week

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) is considered week-to-week after sustaining a right groin strain Thursday against Philadelphia, likely sidelining him for multiple games. Powell had been operating as a high-usage scorer, so his absence opens meaningful offensive volume. Tyler Herro, who posted 25 points with four triples, four rebounds, and seven assists in 32 minutes last game, is positioned for a larger role and is a strong hold. Pelle Larsson logged 33 minutes with nine points and six assists and remains a viable streamer while Powell is out.

Feb 27

Norman Powell • SG • Heat

Norman Powell Leaves Game with Groin Injury

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) did not return to Thursday's game against Philadelphia after sustaining a setback with his right groin in the second quarter. He finished with three points, three rebounds, and two assists in 10 minutes before being ruled out. Powell had been averaging 22.5 points in 30.0 minutes, so his absence would open up significant usage. Jaime Jaquez Jr. posted 19 points, four rebounds, and two steals in 30 minutes off the bench and is a viable short-term add. Pelle Larsson and Tyler Herro should also see expanded roles.

Feb 27

Nikola Jović • SF • Heat

Nikola Jovic Remains Out on Thursday

Miami Heat forward/center Nikola Jovic (back) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This marks the third straight game that Jovic has missed due to a lingering back issue. His next chance to play will come on Saturday versus the Houston Rockets. The absence of Jovic should mean increased playing time for Simone Fontechhio and Pelle Larsson. Neither player offers great fantasy value at the moment. Larsson has been consistent with 10 or more points in each of the last three games. He's worth a look as a low-end streaming option while Jovic is out.

Feb 26

Davion Mitchell • PG • Heat

Davion Mitchell is Available on Thursday

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (illness) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Mitchell will shed the questionable tag and suit up despite dealing with an illness. There is no indication that Mitchell is going to be limited after having a full workload on Tuesday. This season, Mitchell is averaging 9.0 points, 7.1 assists, and 2.6 rebounds across 28.8 minutes per game. With Mitchell active, Kasparas Jakucionis will remain on the bench, which will limit his fantasy upside.

Feb 26

Norman Powell • SG • Heat

Norman Powell Active On Thursday

According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) will suit up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Powell was a late addition to his team's injury report on Thursday afternoon due to groin soreness, but he's since been cleared to play. The 32-year-old has made three appearances since the break and collected 26 points in Tuesday's loss to the Bucks. If Powell has any setbacks, backcourt minutes could be available for Kasparas Jakucionis, Pelle Larsson, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. alongside Tyler Herro, who is still playing limited minutes after his recent return.

Feb 26

Norman Powell • SG • Heat

Norman Powell Downgraded to Questionable Thursday Against the 76ers

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) was a late addition to his team's injury report on Thursday afternoon and is questionable for the team's game in Philadelphia due to right groin soreness. He missed time just before the All-Star break due to an illness, but he has played three games since the break and scored 26 points in Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee. With Davion Mitchell (illness) also questionable, there could be lots of work in Miami's backcourt for Kasparas Jakucionis, Pelle Larsson, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. alongside Tyler Herro, who is still playing limited minutes after his recent return.

Feb 26

Davion Mitchell • PG • Heat

Davion Mitchell Back in Action Vs. Bucks

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (illness) will return to the lineup Tuesday against Milwaukee after missing one game due to an illness. Mitchell has averaged 9.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.4 triples over his last five appearances while logging steady minutes in the backcourt rotation. His return likely pushes rookie Kasparas Jakucionis back to a reserve role after Jakucionis produced 12 points, five assists, and two triples in 23 minutes during his recent start. Mitchell profiles as a deep-league assists streamer, while Jakucionis loses short-term appeal.

Feb 24

Nikola Jović • SF • Heat

Nikola Jovic is Ruled Out on Tuesday

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (back) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is not surprising as Jovic will miss his second straight game due to a back injury. When healthy, Jovic is averaging 7.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 17.6 minutes per game this season. His absence from the rotation won't impact too much, given he's only playing minutes in the teens right now. Pelle Larsson and Simone Fontecchio should see increased playing time with Jovic out once again. Larsson is the more appealing fantasy option between the two players.

Feb 24

Davion Mitchell • PG • Heat

Davion Mitchell Upgraded to Probable for Tuesday

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (illness) was questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, but the team upgraded him to probable on Tuesday afternoon. Mitchell played one game after the All-Star break, posting seven points, seven assists, and five rebounds in 27 minutes on Friday, but he sat out on Saturday with an illness. Now it looks like he'll be ready to return this Tuesday and will likely step back into the starting lineup, taking time from Kasparas Jakucionis. With Tyler Herro still under a minutes limit, Mitchell should have a significant role in this favorable matchup against Milwaukee.

Feb 24

Dru Smith • PG • Heat

Dru Smith is Available for Saturday's Game

Miami Heat guard Dru Smith (calf) has been upgraded to available ahead of Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Smith was uncertain coming into this game due to left calf soreness that limited him to three minutes on Friday. He was able to shed the questionable tag and will suit up for Saturday's game. That is good news for the Heat, with fellow guard Davion Mitchell (illness) being ruled out for this game. The expectation is that Smith and Kasparas Jakucionis will see increased playing time on Saturday. Smith has been a viable streaming option when he's able to log in 20-plus minutes on the court. It's unclear if he'll play that much on Saturday, but it's possible with Mitchell out and Tyler Herro still limited.

Feb 21

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