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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo has 24 points, 8 rebounds in loss
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 1:57 PM
Bam Adebayo had 24 points (9-of-18 FGs), eight rebounds, two assists and two 3-pointers against the Pacers on Sunday.
Analysis: Bam dominated the Pacers on Friday. He was three assists shy of a 30-point triple-double and had five steals in a victory. Without Jimmy Butler on the floor, he's had additional scoring opportunities. Adebayo didn't have quite as good of a game on Sunday. He was -9 in 39 minutes in the nine-point loss. Miami has a quick turnaround as they face the 76ers on Monday in the second game of a back-to-back. |
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Tyler Herro Herro has 28 points, 7 threes in loss to Pacers
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 1:53 PM
Tyler Herro had 28 points (8-of-18 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal and seven 3-pointers against the Pacers on Sunday.
Analysis: Herro once again led the Heat in scoring while Jimmy Butler remains out. He went 7-of-11 from behind the 3-point line, but made only one other shot from the field. Herro knocked down all five of his free throw attempts, but was -10 in 37 minutes in the nine-point loss to Indiana. Miami will be back on the floor Monday against the 76ers in the second game of a back-to-back. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaquez Jr. (ankle) won't return Sunday vs. Pacers
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 1:00 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) won't return to Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Jaquez Jr. twisted his ankle at the end of the third quarter and was helped to the locker room. He was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game, which isn't a great sign. Jaquez Jr. had only two points in 15 minutes, but theoretically he has more fantasy value while Jimmy Butler has been out for Miami. |
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Jimmy Butler Jimmy Butler (ankle) upgraded to questionable Sun.
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 10:19 AM
Ira Winderman
Jimmy Butler (right ankle sprain) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Having missed Miami's last three games, Butler is questionable for Sunday with the expectation that he will play. Haywood Highsmith and Nikola Jovic are the players most impacted by Butler's availability, with the former headed to the bench if the Heat star is cleared to play. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro tallies 20 points, five assists vs IND
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:29 PM
Tyler Herro amassed 20 points (6-of-16 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, and two 3-pointers in 34 minutes in Friday's win over Indiana.
Analysis: Herro has scored 20 points or more in six straight games, with Friday's being the first in which he failed to tally at least 24. Over the last two weeks, he's provided 3rd-round per-game value in 9-cat formats. Among Heat players, only Bam Adebayo has been more impactful. Look for Herro's fantasy value to remain high as long as Jimmy Butler (ankle) is sidelined. |
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Kevin Love Kevin Love produces 15 points, four steals vs. IND
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:29 PM
Kevin Love made the most of his 12 minutes in Friday's win over the Pacers, accumulating 15 points (6-of-8 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists, four steals, and three 3-pointers.
Analysis: Love had a good night in Indianapolis, finishing one blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Unfortunately, the playing time makes him challenging to count on in fantasy leagues. Nikola Jovic played 30 minutes off the bench, finishing with 11 points, six rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one 3-pointer. Neither is worth the trouble in most leagues, but keep an eye on Love if he plays more minutes soon. |
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Terry Rozier Terry Rozier limited to 10 points by Pacers
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:28 PM
Terry Rozier logged 23 minutes in Friday's win over Indiana, scoring 10 points (4-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs) with two rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block, and one 3-pointer.
Analysis: Since beginning the season with three consecutive games of 19 points or more, Rozier's production has tailed off. Shooting 35.6% from the field, he's ranked outside the top 200 in 9-cat per-game value over the last two weeks. His status as a starter and Jimmy Butler's ankle injury make Rozier a player worth holding onto for those who have him rostered. And he's clearly in âbuy lowâ territory for managers willing to roll the dice. |
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Haywood Highsmith Haywood Highsmith doesn't miss, scores 14 points
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:28 PM
Haywood Highsmith shot 6-of-6 from the field in Friday's win over the Pacers, scoring 14 points with one rebound, one assist, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 25 minutes.
Analysis: After scoring 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting in his first two starts as Jimmy Butler's injury replacement, Highsmith kicked things up a notch on Friday. He did not miss, making all six shots and finishing five points shy of his season-high. The negative was that he didn't provide much beyond the points and 3-pointers, and the minutes weren't great, either. Jaime Jaquez Jr., Josh Richardson, and Duncan Robinson played at least 23 minutes on Friday, lowering Highsmith's fantasy ceiling. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo posts 30/11/7/5 stat line vs. Pacers
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:27 PM
Bam Adebayo tallied 30 points (10-of-17 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), 11 rebounds, seven assists, five steals, and two 3-pointers in 39 minutes in Friday's win over Indiana.
Analysis: Adebayo was dominant in Friday's win over the Pacers, recording his second 30-point double-double and matching his season-highs in assists and steals. Add in two 3-pointers and good percentages from the field and foul line, and this was a great night to have Adebayo rostered (fantasy or DFS). With Jimmy Butler sidelined Bam has the room to take over offensively while continuing to provide solid value as a rebounder and defender. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovic (nose) available Friday vs. Pacers
Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 9:44 AM
Nikola Jovic (reduced septum) is available for Friday's Heat-Jazz game.
Analysis: Jovic won't miss any time after suffering a nose injury against the Pistons. Whether the Heat forward will take on his usual workload remains to be seen and Kevin Love have been starting in his stead. Love likely won't play a huge role with Jovic back in the mix, though. |
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Jimmy Butler Jimmy Butler (ankle) out Friday vs. Pacers
Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 9:35 AM
Jimmy Butler (right ankle sprain) has been ruled out for the Heat's Friday matchup with the Pacers.
Analysis: Butler is set to miss a third consecutive game. The Heat are 1-1 without the star wing and Tyler Herro has had to do some heavy lifting to keep the offense afloat. Haywood Highsmith will likely continue to start for Butler. |
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Bam Adebayo Adebayo has double-double in overtime loss
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 4:33 PM
Bam Adebayo had 20 points (8-of-13 FGs), 12 rebounds, three assists, one block and one 3-pointer against the Pistons on Tuesday.
Analysis: Adebayo was one steal away from a full stat line. He contributed in multiple aspects of the game, but even without Jimmy Butler on the floor, he took a backseat to Tyler Herro who led the Heat with 40 points. Adebayo was efficient with 20 points on 13 shots and made 3-of-5 free throws. He played 44 minutes in the overtime loss ahead of the Heat's matchup with the Pacers on Friday. |
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Tyler Herro Herro goes off for 40 points, 10 threes in loss
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 4:25 PM
Tyler Herro had 40 points (14-of-27 FGs), five rebounds, eight assists, four steals and 10 3-pointers against the Pistons on Tuesday.
Analysis: Herro's 40 points were a game-high against Detroit. Without Jimmy Butler in the lineup, Miami leaned on Herro for its offense. He had eight assists and took nearly twice as many shots as anyone else on the team. Although the Heat ultimately came up short, it was a valiant effort. Herro went 10-of-17 from behind the 3-point line, had only one turnover and was +3 in 42 minutes as the Heat lost by two in overtime. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovic (nose) will not return Tuesday night
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 2:12 PM
Miami Heat
Nikola Jovic (reduces septum) will not return to Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Jovic took a shot to the face during the first half of Tuesday's game, playing just three minutes. His absence opens up minutes for fellow reserves Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Pelle Larsson, with Jaquez having reputable fantasy value even when the Heat are healthy. |
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Jimmy Butler Jimmy Butler (ankle) remains out vs. Pistons
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 10:31 AM
Miami Heat
Jimmy Butler (right ankle sprain) will remain sidelined for Tuesday's game against Detroit.
Analysis: This will be a second straight absence for Butler, which likely means that Haywood Highsmith will start in his place once again. He provided some decent streaming value, mostly through his five steals. Highsmith should be considered a low-end streaming option. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovic hits game-winner vs. Timberwolves
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 3:51 PM
Nikola Jovic finished Sunday's win over Minnesota with 15 points (6-of-11 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 23 minutes.
Analysis: Demoted to the bench, Jovic appeared to have received the message based on his play in Minneapolis. Effective while on the court, his three-point play with just under four seconds remaining gave Miami the one-point win. Even with his performance on Sunday, Jovic shouldn't be rostered in most fantasy leagues due to his inconsistency and Miami's surplus of wings. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. plays 16 minutes in return Sun.
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 3:51 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. shot 3-of-7 from the field in Sunday's win over the Heat, tallying seven points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block, and one 3-pointer in 16 minutes.
Analysis: Sunday's game was Jaquez's first in eight days, hence the low minutes tally. He recorded a full stat line, but fantasy managers should have known not to expect much, given the time missed. Miami plays three games in Week 4, starting with Detroit on Tuesday. If Jimmy Butler remains sidelined, Jaquez (with a lighter minutes restriction) will be more valuable in fantasy leagues. |
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Kevin Love Kevin Love posts 6/6/2/2 line in 13 minutes
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 3:50 PM
Kevin Love played 13 minutes in Sunday's win over the Timberwolves, scoring six points (2-of-7 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs) with six rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one 3-pointer.
Analysis: Love made his season debut in the city where he began his NBA career, and the workload was limited. While he did add value to the Heat in his 13 minutes on the court, he's a player who's more valuable to his team than fantasy managers. Leave Love on the waiver wire for now. |
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Haywood Highsmith Haywood Highsmith starts for Butler, plays 33 MIN
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 3:50 PM
Haywood Highsmith accounted for seven points (2-of-5 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, five steals, one block, and one 3-pointer in 33 minutes.
Analysis: Filling in for the injured Jimmy Butler, Highsmith did not provide much as a scorer. However, the defensive numbers are what will draw attention. Highsmith recorded five steals and one blocked shot, a significant departure from what he's done for the season. He entered Sunday with a total of six steals and two blocks, so managers should not consider this the norm for Highsmith. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro scores game-high 26 points in win
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 3:49 PM
Tyler Herro tallied 26 points (9-of-15 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, and four 3-pointers in 34 minutes in Sunday's win over Minnesota.
Analysis: Herro has been on a roll recently, scoring 24 points or more in four straight while shooting 47.6% or better from the field in each. With Jimmy Butler (ankle) sidelined, more of the offense runs through the Heat guard, and he did an excellent job of finding his spots to score. The negative: turnovers. Herro was responsible for eight of Miami's 22 turnovers on the night, and he'll need to clean that up. The good news for fantasy managers is that high-turnover nights are not commonplace for him. |
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