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Terry Rozier  • PG  •  Heat

Terry Rozier Unavailable On Monday

Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier (foot) is unavailable for Monday's game against the 76ers due to discomfort in his right foot. Since Monday's matchup is the second half of back-to-back sets, it's likely a precautionary decision to sit the 30-year-old. On the bright side, the Heat will be glad to have Jimmy Butler (ankle) back on the court after missing four games due to an ankle issue, especially as Rozier has struggled this November, with a shooting percentage of just 35.3 percent.
2 days ago   
Jimmy Butler  • SF  •  Heat

Jimmy Butler Available For Monday's Matchup With 76ers

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) has been cleared to play for Monday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Butler had missed four consecutive contests due to a right ankle sprain. He is averaging 16.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists in eight starts. Despite the 35-year-old's return, Miami will be without the services of Terry Rozier (foot) and Jaime Jaquez (ankle). With Rozier and Jaquez unavailable, Butler will see plenty of action after his absence.
2 days ago   
Jimmy Butler  • SF  •  Heat

Jimmy Butler Downgraded To Out On Sunday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) won't play in Sunday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. The 35-year-old was listed as questionable. However, he'll miss his fourth-straight contest on Sunday, so his next chance to return will be on Monday night versus the Philadelphia 76ers. With that in mind, Tyler Herro, averaging 28.7 points in the three games without Butler this season, is a lock for season-long fantasy setups. That also applies to DFS contests. At the same time, Bam Adebayo and Jaime Jaquez Jr. could also see an uptick in fantasy production.
3 days ago   
Jimmy Butler  • SF  •  Heat

Jimmy Butler Uncertain For Sunday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. After missing the Heat's last three contests due to an ankle injury, the 35-year-old star could return to action and is expected to return to the starting lineup. Butler, a proven difference-maker, is averaging 16.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists this season. The Heat will be eager to welcome him back, and fantasy owners will be happy to plug him back into their lineups if he suits up. Fantasy managers will want to check his status before Sunday's game to get the final update.
4 days ago   
Jimmy Butler  • SF  •  Heat

Jimmy Butler To Miss Third Straight Game

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Butler is set to miss his third straight game due to a sprained right ankle. It's uncertain how long Butler is going to be sidelined, but his next chance to play is a rematch against the Pacers on Sunday. The absence of Butler will mean Tyler Herro will be asked to do more of the heavy lifting on offense. Also, Haywood Highsmith is expected to remain in the starting five. Highsmith has been quiet over the last two games, but has some low-end streaming appeal with Butler sidelined.
6 days ago   
Jimmy Butler  • SF  •  Heat

Jimmy Butler Still Out On Tuesday Night

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Pistons. This will mark his second-consecutive absence because of a sprained ankle. But Miami doesn't play again until Friday in Indiana, so, hopefully, the extra days off will allow him to get back on the floor. Without Butler in the equation, Haywood Highsmith, who had seven points as a starter on Sunday against Minnesota, should continue to fill some of the void in the rotation. However, Jaime Jaquez Jr., who recently returned from a lengthy absence, may find himself with the first five and would be considered a much safer fantasy option than Highsmith.
Nov 12   
Jimmy Butler  • SF  •  Heat

Jimmy Butler Ruled Out On Sunday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) won't play on Sunday in Minnesota. It's still a relatively new season. However, the veteran is back on the injury report because of a sprained ankle, an injury he suffered in Friday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets. Fortunately, Tyler Herro (back) is available, which will help lessen the blow caused by Butler's absence. Of course, Bam Adebayo could also see more scoring chances, with Terry Rozier, Josh Richardson, Nikola Jovic, and possibly Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) in line to surpass expectations until Butler returns.
Nov 10   
Jaime Jaquez Jr.  • SF  •  Heat

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Questionable Versus Minnesota

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves. The 23-year-old recently missed time because of an illness. While he's feeling better, the team won't put him back on the floor until he's ready. But with Jimmy Butler (ankle) sidelined, Jaquez could be in line for a more productive game if he is cleared to suit up. If not, Josh Richardson and Nikola Jovic could continue to benefit.
Nov 10   
Kevin Love  • PF  •  Heat

Kevin Love Still Not Ready To Make Season Debut On Friday

According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (conditioning) will not be available for Friday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. Love hasn't played in a game this season for personal reasons. He appears close to playing form and could make his season debut versus the Timberwolves on Sunday. Thomas Bryant and Haywood Highsmith have taken more prominent roles in rotation during Love's absence.
Nov 8   
Jaime Jaquez Jr.  • SF  •  Heat

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Tagged As Questionable On Friday

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (conditioning) has received a questionable tag for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He's currently going through some return to play conditioning and it's unclear if he's fully ready to return to the court. The second-year wing has missed the last two games but has a chance to return. If his conditioning isn't where it needs to be, Nikola Jovic and Josh Richardson will see some added minutes in his absence.
Nov 8   
Tyler Herro  • SG  •  Heat

Tyler Herro Available Against Nuggets

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (back) appeared on the injury report but is considered available for the team's Friday night contest against the Denver Nuggets. The lethal scorer continues to be a mainstay on the injury report but it hasn't held him back from playing yet this season. So far, Herro averages 22.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 4.0 threes, and 2.3 turnovers per game. Fantasy managers can continue to depend on him for scoring and threes while he contributes here and there in boards and assists.
Nov 8   
Josh Richardson  • SG  •  Heat

Josh Richardson Continues To Sit Out

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. Richardson has yet to play this season as he continues to deal with multiple injuries. The Heat are calling him day-to-day, but it remains to be seen when Richardson will get on the court again. In the meantime, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Duncan Robinson should see more minutes in the rotation. Richardson is not worth a look in fantasy formats when healthy.
Oct 30   
Kevin Love  • PF  •  Heat

Kevin Love Still Not Ready To Make His Season Debut

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (personal) will not be in the lineup against the Knicks on Wednesday. Love is dealing with personal issues at the moment and hasn't seen any action so far this season. Thomas Bryant has solidified his spot as the backup center during Love's absence, although he doesn't provide a lot for fantasy managers. Bryant has recorded 5.7 points per game with 2.0 rebounds in 13.7 minutes. Haywood Highsmith is also in a position to play a more prominent role in the rotation, but his production has been very underwhelming.
Oct 30   
Kevin Love  • PF  •  Heat

Kevin Love Still Out On Monday Night

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (personal) won't play in Monday's contest versus Detroit. The veteran averaged 8.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 34.4% shooting last season. However, he has yet to make his 2024-25 debut due to personal reasons. While Love isn't an everyday fantasy starter for most, his absence may open the door for more minutes for Haywood Highsmith and Thomas Bryant, although neither has done enough to find a spot in any fantasy lineup.
Oct 28   
Kevin Love  • PF  •  Heat

Kevin Love Uncertain To Face Hornets

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (personal) did not practice on Friday, and it's unclear if he will play on Saturday versus Charlotte. According to Adam Lichtenstein of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, It's not decided whether Love will travel with the team to Charlotte for the game. Love already sat out Wednesday's season opener against Orlando for personal reasons. It's been confirmed that Kel'el Ware (illness) will not be with the team, meaning Thomas Bryant and Nikola Jovic will be the only backup options behind starting center Bam Adebayo, should Love be unavailable. Matchups against the Hornets are typically good spots for centers. Houston's big man Alperen Sengun posted a huge line against them Wednesday night.
Oct 25   
Kel'el Ware  • C  •  Heat

Kel'el Ware Ruled Out For Saturday

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against Charlotte. He missed Friday's practice and will not travel to the game due to a stomach illness. Ware, the 15th pick of this year's draft, saw six minutes of action in his NBA debut on Wednesday versus Orlando. He went scoreless with one rebound. The 20-year-old played very well in the Summer League, but it looks like it will take some time until he carves out a consistent role for himself on the team. Ware's absence opens up additional playing time for Thomas Bryant, who contributed seven points, three rebounds, two assists, and one block in 16 minutes versus the Magic.
Oct 25   
Josh Richardson  • SG  •  Heat

Josh Richardson Practices On Friday

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (heel) practiced on Friday. He was able to put some work in after sitting out Wednesday's season opener against Orlando. With him back in practice, it shouldn't take long until Richardson returns to the lineup. The team is scheduled to face Charlotte in its next game on Saturday. Richardson is a versatile backcourt option for the Heat, although he tends to be very injury-prone. The 31-year-old made 43 appearances last term, averaging 9.9 points with 2.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He will be battling for backup guard minutes with Duncan Robinson and Alec Burks once he's ready to play.
Oct 25   
Josh Richardson  • SG  •  Heat

Josh Richardson Ruled Out For Wednesday's Opener

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the Orlando Magic. Richardson saw his season come to an early end last year due to a shoulder issue. He appears to be finally over that, but now Richardson is dealing with a left heel injury. The 31-year-old will miss the season opener, but will hopefully be available for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Until then, Duncan Robinson and Alec Burks figure to see increased playing time. Neither of them are likely to see enough minutes to warrant rostering in most formats. Between the two, Robinson is the better fantasy option due to his ability to shoot from beyond the arc.
Oct 22   
Jimmy Butler  • SF  •  Heat

Jimmy Butler Plans To Play More This Season

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler intends "to play as many games as possible" this season. "I don't need to put a number on the amount of games that I play," said Butler after Saturday's practice. "I know the more games that I play, the more opportunities that my squad has of winning. I do know that." There's no question Butler is one of the most talented players in the National Basketball Association. However, he's struggled to stay healthy, logging 65 games or fewer each season since 2016-17, his last with the Bulls. It's important to note the veteran is looking for a new contract, which may give him plenty of incentive to stay on the floor this season. But if he can remain healthy, Butler is at least a top-25 fantasy option.
Oct 13   
Tyler Herro  • SG  •  Heat

Tyler Herro Dealing With A Groin Strain

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (groin) won't play in Tuesday's exhibition versus the Hornets. He's dealing with a strained groin, although he'll likely make an appearance during the preseason. Despite trade rumblings over the years, Herro remains on the roster. He averaged a career-high 20.8 points last season with 5.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists. The 24-year-old also shot 39.6% from deep, the second-best mark of his career. Unfortunately, Herro's defense is a liability, and his inability to stay healthy is an even bigger issue. However, if the 2019 No. 13 overall pick can at least stay healthy, he could exceed fantasy expectations this season. As far as Tuesday's contest is concerned, DFS managers could see more action from Pelle Larsson and Nassir Little, considering Jaime Jaquez Jr. (groin) will also be sidelined for that one.
Oct 7   
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