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Duncan Robinson Duncan Robinson hits three 3-pointers, scores 13
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 5:00 PM
In Friday's loss to the Thunder, Duncan Robinson accounted for 13 points (4-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, six assists, and three 3-pointers in 30 minutes.
Analysis: From an accuracy standpoint, Robinson didn't have the best night, shooting 3-of-11 from three. However, the six assists were a positive for managers who have him rostered. That matched his season-high, but Robinson has a long way to go before he becomes anything more than a specialist in most fantasy leagues. Rostered in 11% of Yahoo leagues, he only has value where there's a clear need for points and 3-pointers. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (eye) posts 17/10/1/1/1 stat line
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 5:00 PM
Bam Adebayo (left eye laceration) finished Friday's loss to the Thunder with 17 points (7-of-11 FGs, 3-of-6 FTs), 10 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one blocked shot in 36 minutes.
Analysis: Adebayo took an inadvertent elbow from teammate Jaime Jaquez Jr. during Friday's game, with the resulting cut requiring seven stitches. The Heat center did return, finishing with his 206th career double-double to move into second on the franchise's all-time list (Rony Seikaly holds the record with 221). Adebayo still hasn't reached his Yahoo ADP (32) but is closing in on top-50 value in 9-cat formats. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. starts 3rd for Jimmy Butler
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 4:59 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. recorded a stat line of nine points (3-of-8 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, and one steal in 30 minutes in Friday's loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: Jaquez's stat line was nondescript, with his starting the third quarter being more notable. The Heat lost Jimmy Butler (illness) during the first half, and he also sprained his left ankle. If Butler cannot play in Saturday's game against the Magic, Jaquez may be Erik Spoelstra's choice to fill the resulting void in the starting lineup. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro leads Heat with 28 points in defeat
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 4:59 PM
Tyler Herro shot 11-of-24 from the field and 3-of-5 from the foul line in Friday's 104-97 loss to Oklahoma City, accumulating 28 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, three steals, and three 3-pointers in 36 minutes.
Analysis: Herro has scored 23 points or more in four straight and five of his last six outings, with the improved scoring factoring into his being a top-25 player over the past two weeks. For the season, Herro continues to exceed his Yahoo ADP (81), providing 3rd-round value in 8- and 9-cat formats. With Jimmy Butler leaving Friday's game due to an illness, Herro may have added value for Saturday's game in Orlando. |
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Jimmy Butler Jimmy Butler (illness) will not return Friday
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 3:04 PM
Miami Heat
Jimmy Butler (illness) has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Butler played only seven minutes in the first quarter on Friday, not attempting a shot and dishing out two assists. During the second quarter, the Heat announced that he felt ill and would not return. However, he did before exiting, so don't be surprised if that's why Butler appears on future injury reports despite the Heat not disclosing this injury. If Butler misses more time, Terry Rozier and Jaime Jaquez Jr. will have added importance to the Heat. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovic, Pelle Larsson available for Friday
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 12:25 PM
Anthony Chiang
Nikola Jovic (left ankle sprain) and Pelle Larsson (right ankle sprain) are available for Friday's game against Oklahoma City.
Analysis: Due to his ankle injury, Jovic has missed nine of Miami's last ten games. He's been cleared to play on Friday, as has Larsson. The second-round pick out of Arizona is back after a four-game absence. Due to Miami's depth at the small and power forward positions, both players may be in the rotation, but there won't be enough playing time to impact fantasy basketball. |
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Josh Richardson Josh Richardson (heel) ruled out Friday vs. OKC
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 12:20 PM
Anthony Chiang
Josh Richardson (right heel soreness) is out for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Richardson is officially out after the Heat listed him as doubtful on the initial injury report. His absence will not significantly impact fantasy basketball, especially with Pelle Larsson and Nikola Jovic available to play. |
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Josh Richardson Josh Richardson (heel) doubtful Friday vs. Thunder
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 9:00 AM
Josh Richardson (right heel soreness) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Richardson has played through this heel injury multiple times already, but is now listed as doubtful for Friday's game with Oklahoma City. While he'd give Miami another body in the rotation, whether he plays or not is immaterial to fantasy basketball. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovic (ankle) questionable Friday vs. OKC
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 8:57 AM
Nikola Jovic (left ankle sprain) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Jovic has missed quite a few games now as he tweaked his ankle in practice last week after returning to the lineup for just one game. If he's unable to go again Friday, Jaime Jaquez Jr. figures to benefit the most from Jovic's absence. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson (ankle) questionable Friday vs. OKC
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 8:54 AM
Pelle Larsson (right ankle sprain) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Larsson has missed three games with a sprained ankle. Terry Rozier, Dru Smith and Jaime Jaquez Jr. have handled the perimeter bench minutes themselves. If Larsson were to miss Friday's game, Smith would make sense as a streaming option on a short slate. |
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Jimmy Butler Jimmy Butler has 35 points, triple-double Monday
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 4:31 PM
Jimmy Butler had 35 points (12-of-21 FGs), 19 rebounds, 10 assists, four steals, one block and one 3-pointer against the Pistons on Monday.
Analysis: Butler's 35 points were a game-high as he played 44 minutes in the overtime loss. If Butler is auditioning for other teams as he's said to be open to a trade before this year's deadline, this was about as good as it gets for the 35-year-old small forward. He showed he can still be a top player and will only have more motivation if he's dealt to a real contender. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovic, Pelle Larsson out Monday vs. Pistons
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 6:15 AM
Nikola Jovic (left ankle sprain) and Pelle Larsson (right ankle sprain) have been ruled out for Monday's Heat-Pistons game.
Analysis: Jovic is returned from an eight-game hiatus only to tweak his ankle in practice after his first game back. Larsson is set to miss a fourth consecutive game. Jaime Jaquez Jr. has the most to gain from both layers missing Monday's contest. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovic injures ankle in practice Saturday
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 6:50 AM
Ira Winderman
Nikola Jovic injured his left ankle during practice on Saturday.
Analysis: This is the same ankle that forced Jovic to miss time already this season, so his status for Monday's game against Detroit is certainly up in the air. With the Heat recently trading away Thomas Bryant, Kel'el Ware and Kevin Love should see extra minutes if Jovic misses time. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo records 21/16/6 line vs. Raptors
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 5:23 PM
Bam Adebayo stuffed the stat sheet on Thursday and finished with 21 points (8-of-17 FGs), 16 rebounds, six assists, one block and one triple in a 114-104 win over Toronto.
Analysis: It has been a difficult season for Adebayo and the fantasy managers that have him rostered, but he has started to figure things out recently. Prior to this game, he had made at least 50% of his shots in three straight games and still shot fairly well in this one. Adebayo has had one of the worst shooting seasons of his career, but his value will rise if he continues to shoot like he has recently. They'll have a few days off before he'll look to keep this up in Detroit on Monday. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro records 23/4/4 line with 4 triples
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 5:17 PM
Tyler Herro led the Heat with 23 points (9-of-13 FGs), four rebounds, four assists and four 3-pointers against Toronto on Thursday.
Analysis: Herro's excellent season continued in this game, and he has been especially hot as of late. He has shot better than 50% in each of their last four games while averaging 26.3 points, 5.5 assists and 4.8 triples per game. Herro is in the midst of the best year of his career, and he has been Miami's top option on offense. The rumors have been swirling about a potential Jimmy Butler trade, but Herro won't be impacted by any move that may or may not happen. He'll just keep cooking. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovic chips in 14 points off bench
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 4:51 PM
Nikola Jovic provided a boost off the bench on Thursday with 14 points (4-of-5 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and two triples against the Raptors.
Analysis: Jovic hasn't been part of the rotation even when healthy recently, but he was able to log 24 minutes off the bench in this game and make a big impact. He fell one point shy of tying his season-high for points, which was encouraging to see after a mostly disappointing season. Jovic and Dru Smith (11/3/3/1) led the bench unit in this game with Pelle Larsson still sidelined and Terry Rozier still struggling. Jovic isn't worth adding off the waiver wire just because he played well in this game, but he's worth keeping an eye on. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson (ankle) ruled out vs. Raptors
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 11:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pelle Larsson (right ankle sprain) has been downgraded to out for Thursday's game against Toronto.
Analysis: Larsson will miss a third straight game, which will allow Terry Rozier, Dru Smith and Jaime Jaquez Jr. to dominate the perimeter minutes off the bench. Rozier and Smith have been playing larger roles than Jaquez, and Smith should be a sneaky streaming option with only three games being played. |
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Jimmy Butler Jimmy Butler (knee) available vs. Toronto Thursday
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 11:34 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jimmy Butler (right knee soreness) will play against the Raptors on Thursday.
Analysis: Butler was initially listed as probable for this game, so his availability shouldn't come as a surprise. He'll continue to play a large role as the Heat look to win their fourth straight game. |
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Jimmy Butler Shams: Butler has PHO, DAL, GSW, HOU on trade list
Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 12:47 PM
Shams Charania
Jimmy Butler is open to a potential trade with the Suns, Mavericks, Warriors and Rockets, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Analysis: Add the Suns to Butler's trade list. It appears more likely everyday that the 35-year-old small forward will be moved by the trade deadline. A deal would unleash Tyler Herro as the Heat's top scoring option and Jaime Jaquez Jr. would enter the starting lineup. |
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Jimmy Butler Shams: Heat open to trading Jimmy Butler
Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 5:44 AM
Shams Charania on Twitter
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Heat are open to trading Jimmy Butler.
Analysis: Miami is open to trading Butler in the middle of his sixth season with the team. The 35-year-old forward remains a jack of all trades but is averaging less than 20.0 points per game for the first time since 2019-20. His departure would clear the way for Tyler Herro to be the clear-cut first option on offense and make room for Jaime Jaquez Jr. to become a regular starter. |
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