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Tyler Herro  • SG  •  Heat

Tyler Herro Leads Heat Past Bulls Wednesday Night

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro was on fire in Wednesday's play-in game against the Chicago Bulls, racking up a game-high 38 points in a 109-90 road win. He was unconscious in the first half, sinking all eight shots for 23 points to help Miami grab a 71-47 lead. The Bulls did a much better job defensively in the second half, but still had no answers for Herro, who finished 13-for-19 from the field with a 3-for-7 record from downtown. The first-year All-Star rounded out his line with five rebounds, four assists, and one steal. Herro's play was on another level compared to others, but he also has room for improvement for Friday's showdown against the Atlanta Hawks, as he committed seven turnovers. In four regular-season meetings with the Hawks, Herro averaged 24.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 1.5 steals, shooting 40 percent from three-point land.
6 hours ago   
Kevin Love  • PF  •  Heat

Kevin Love Still Out On Wednesday

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (conditioning) will not make his comeback in Wednesday's play-in game against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran big man will be unavailable for a 13th consecutive contest. Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware will continue to lead Miami's frontcourt in Wednesday's matchup. Both players are positioned well to have productive outings, as the Bulls allow the fifth-most fantasy points in the league to the center position and the 10th-most fantasy points to opposing power forwards.
20 hours ago   
Nikola Jović  • SF  •  Heat

Nikola Jovic Won't Play Against Bulls

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hand) has been ruled out for Wednesday's play-in action against the Chicago Bulls. He will sit out a 28th consecutive contest due to a fractured right hand after the team downgraded Jovic from questionable to out. The questionable tag suggests that Jovic isn't far from being able to make a comeback, and his next opportunity to do so will come on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks if the Heat win Wednesday's game.
20 hours ago   
Pelle Larsson  • SG  •  Heat

Pelle Larsson Ready To Return On Wednesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Pelle Larsson (ankle) will be back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. He missed the final three regular-season games due to an ankle sprain and was initially regarded as questionable for Wednesday's play-in game. Larsson has been a starter for each of his last six appearances, averaging 10.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.2 steals. However, during this stretch, he experienced increased usage due to the absence of Andrew Wiggins, who will be in the lineup on Wednesday. Therefore, Larsson will likely have to adjust to a reduced role in the rotation, which will negatively impact his fantasy value.
20 hours ago   
Kevin Love  • PF  •  Heat

Kevin Love Could Return To Action Wednesday

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (conditioning) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's play-in action against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran has missed 12 straight contests due to personal reasons, but he is working on his conditioning to get back into game shape and could be available for Wednesday's win-or-go-home matchup. However, even if Love is cleared to return, fantasy managers should not expect him to make a big impact. During the regular season, Love was limited to 5.3 points and 4.1 rebounds in 10.9 minutes.
Yesterday   
Pelle Larsson  • SG  •  Heat

Pelle Larsson Iffy For Wednesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Pelle Larsson (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls. After spraining his right ankle, Larsson has been forced to skip three games, and he may have to sit out another one. The Swedish rookie saw a big boost in playing time late in the season and made six consecutive starts before his injury. With Larsson unavailable, the Heat need to get more out of Kyle Anderson, Duncan Robinson, and Alec Burks (back), who is set to return from a one-game absence.
Yesterday   
Nikola Jović  • SF  •  Heat

Nikola Jovic Listed As Questionable For Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hand) seems to be nearing his return to the lineup, as he has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's play-in game against the Chicago Bulls. The 21-year-old missed the final 27 regular-season games due to a fractured right hand. Jovic was cleared to resume on-court activities in late March, so he has been building up his form for quite some time. Before breaking his hand in February, Jovic was enjoying a fine campaign, averaging 10.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 25.1 minutes.
Yesterday   
Alec Burks  • SG  •  Heat

Alec Burks Active On Wednesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Alec Burks (back) has been listed as available for Wednesday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. A back problem kept Burks sidelined for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Washington Wizards, but he will be ready to help his team during the Play-In Tournament. Burks has made 10 consecutive starts for the Heat and seems poised to play a significant role in Wednesday's contest. As a member of the first unit, the 33-year-old has averaged 11.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists this season.
Yesterday   
Andrew Wiggins  • SF  •  Heat

Andrew Wiggins Available For Wednesday's Play-In Action

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) is expected to be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls, as the team has removed his name from the injury report. The 2022 NBA champion has been dealing with a hamstring issue late in the season, playing only twice this month. He was not in the lineup on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. Since returning to action, Wiggins has been limited to 24.5 minutes per game. However, he has still been productive, averaging 12.0 points with 5.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.5 steals.
Yesterday   
Tyler Herro  • SG  •  Heat

Tyler Herro Removed From Injury Report

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (rest) has been removed from the injury report and is good to go for Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Bulls in the Play-In Tournament. Miami rested Herro on Sunday as the team wrapped up its regular season schedule with a loss to the Washington Wizards. Herro has been a headache for the Bulls all year and must deliver another big performance for the Heat to keep their playoff hopes alive. In three regular-season meetings with Chicago, Herro averaged 24.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists.
Yesterday   
Bam Adebayo  • C  •  Heat

Bam Adebayo Available Wednesday

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (rest) will be available for Wednesday's play-in clash against the Chicago Bulls. The Heat star dealt with a back issue late during the regular season and was rested for Sunday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. Adebayo has averaged 10.8 points and 10.5 rebounds across four career play-in games. However, he will be expected to do more offensively this year, with Jimmy Butler III out of town. During the regular season, Adebayo was a 21-point scorer against the Bulls, adding 6.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game to his tally.
Yesterday   
Andrew Wiggins  • SF  •  Heat

Andrew Wiggins Tagged As Questionable For Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) is considered questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Chicago Bulls. Wiggins appears to be nearing his return, but he may still be forced to sit out a seventh consecutive game due to right hamstring tendinopathy. Pelle Larsson has become a regular starter during Wiggins' absence, although his performances tend to vary significantly. His average numbers for the last six games stand at 10.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.2 steals. Duncan Robinson has also taken on a larger role recently and could be in for a big night against a team that allows the fourth-most three-point attempts in the league.
Apr 9   
Bam Adebayo  • C  •  Heat

Bam Adebayo Returns To Heat Lineup Wednesday

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (back) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. The two-time Olympic champion was unavailable on Monday night against the Philadelphia 76ers due to back spasms. Haywood Highsmith received the starting nod and is likely to move back into the second unit for Wednesday's matchup. The Bulls are weak defensively, and Adebayo has not had any problems exploiting their shortcomings, averaging 22.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in the matchup this season. On Wednesday, Adebayo might have increased offensive usage, as Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) is listed as questionable and may miss another game.
Apr 9   
Haywood Highsmith  • SF  •  Heat

Haywood Highsmith Starting On Monday

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (Achilles) has been named a starter for Monday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. It was initially uncertain whether Highsmith would feature against Philadelphia, as he was considered questionable for the game. But the 28-year-old has been cleared to play and will fill in for Bam Adebayo (back) in the first unit. In previous starts this season, Highsmith has posted 6.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game. Even as a starter, Highsmith is not an attractive fantasy option.
Apr 7   
Alec Burks  • SG  •  Heat

Alec Burks Good To Go Against 76ers

Miami Heat guard Alec Burks (back) has been upgraded from questionable to available ahead of Monday's tip-off against the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran has been dealing with a back issue but is ready to make his 11th consecutive appearance. Burks was outstanding on Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 24 points. However, his offensive role will be much smaller on Monday night as Tyler Herro (thigh) will return to the lineup. For the month, Burks has averaged 12.0 points in 23.3 minutes per game.
Apr 7   
Bam Adebayo  • C  •  Heat

Bam Adebayo Unavailable For Monday's Matchup With Philadelphia

According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (back) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Adebayo has only missed two games all season, but a back issue will keep him out on Monday. With the big man out of action, 20-year-old center Kel'el Ware could be a DFS option for this evening. The rookie Ware has put together a decent 2024-25 campaign, averaging 9.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in 22.0 minutes per contest across 60 games.
Apr 7   
Andrew Wiggins  • SF  •  Heat

Andrew Wiggins Remains Sidelined Monday

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) will be out for a sixth consecutive game on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. There was a chance Wiggins would return on Monday when the team initially listed him as questionable on the injury report. However, he has now been ruled out for the contest. Wiggins' next chance to return will be on Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra mentioned that Wiggins is "very close" to returning, so we should see him before the regular season draws to a close. Pelle Larsson has rolled as a starter during Wiggins' absence, with Duncan Robinson and Kyle Anderson receiving more minutes off the bench.
Apr 7   
Tyler Herro  • SG  •  Heat

Tyler Herro Available Against Philadelphia

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (thigh) will return to action on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Herro's status has been upgraded from questionable to available. He is ready to rejoin the fun after missing Saturday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a thigh contusion. Herro has been on fire for the past couple of weeks and figures to carry a larger offensive role in Monday's game, as Bam Adebayo (back) has been ruled out. The team also remains without Andrew Wiggins (hamstring).
Apr 7   
Tyler Herro  • SG  •  Heat

Tyler Herro May Miss Monday's Game Against 76ers

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (thigh) has been listed as questionable ahead of Monday's tip-off against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a right thigh contusion. He has played some heavy minutes this season, as he averages more than 37 minutes per game so far in April, including 10 games this season with 40 or more minutes. If he's sidelined for this one, against a tanking team, Pelle Larson and Duncan Robinson should both see added minutes like they did in their overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Larson could be the sneaky DFS play, but presents a lot more risk than Robinson. In that game against the Bucks, Robinson posted 16 points, three assists, and two rebounds.
Apr 7   
Bam Adebayo  • C  •  Heat

Bam Adebayo Draws Questionable Status On Monday

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (back) is suffering from back spasms and has been listed as questionable for Monday's contest with the Philadelphia 76ers. The dynamic big man has only missed two games this year, so he has a better chance to play than most when they get a questionable tag. The Heat are also only three games back from the seventh seed, which would make the play-in tournament a lot easier than the tenth seed. If Adebayo is sidelined, Kel'el Ware should be a very popular streaming option and DFS play. The rookie has put together a solid season, and when he receives between 30 to 39 minutes, he averages 15.7 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game.
Apr 7   
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