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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins hits three triples, scores 17 pts
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 7:19 PM
Andrew Wiggins tallied 17 points (7-of-12 FGs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Monday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: After an inefficient 15-point effort against the Lakers on Sunday, Wiggins rebounded with a solid offensive showing against the Clippers. He shot over 50 percent from the field and recorded a complete stat line in the 120-119 victory. However, the production was limited outside of points and three-pointers. The good news for fantasy managers is that Wiggins' output has been respectable outside of free-throw percentage, as he's making just 57.9 percent of his attempts. Remove that category from the equation, and Wggins is a top-100 player. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo records 25/10/4/2 line vs. Clippers
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 7:15 PM
Bam Adebayo accounted for 25 points (10-of-18 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Monday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Adebayo recorded his fourth double-double of the season on Monday, helping Miami hold on for a one-point win. And after shooting 36.2 percent from the field in his first three games, the Heat center has been a more efficient scorer. Adebayo has scored 25 points or more in three of his last four and has provided top-15 value in nine-cat formats during this stretch. Getting Tyler Herro back will help with the offensive spacing when that time comes, but Adebayo should be fine regardless of who else is available for the Heat. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell scores 21 points vs. Clippers
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 7:06 PM
Norman Powell finished Monday's win over the Clippers with 21 points (6-of-10 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Not only was Monday's game against the Clippers the first for Powell in Inglewood since being traded to Miami during the offseason, but it was his first action after missing three games with a groin injury. The Heat guard looked sharp and showed no ill effects in 28 minutes of action. Powell was nearly on the wrong end of a late comeback, but Kawhi Leonard's jumper just before time expired fell short. Miami has three more games this week, including a Friday/Saturday home back-to-back. We'll see if Powell is available for all three. |
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Norman Powell MIA starts Mitchell, Powell, Larsson, Wiggins, Bam
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 4:20 PM
NBA Lineups
Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo will start Monday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Norman Powell is back in the Heat lineup after missing three games with a groin injury. However, his return means Kel'el Ware will head to the bench, while Pelle Larsson remains with the starters. Larsson played well as Powell's replacement, while Ware remains inconsistent. He'll get rotation minutes off the bench, but fantasy managers were hoping for more from Ware at this point in the season. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (groin) available vs. Clippers
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 3:04 PM
Ira Winderman
Norman Powell (groin) is available to play against the Clippers on Monday.
Analysis: Following a three-game absence, Powell will be back and should immediately return to the starting lineup. That will push Pelle Larsson back to the bench and limit Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s minutes. Powell will immediately slot in as the primary perimeter scorer for Miami. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (groin) questionable Monday
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 9:54 AM
NBA Injury Report
Norman Powell (groin) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Clippers.
Analysis: Powell has missed three straight games, but he's got a chance to suit up on Monday against his former team. If he's out again, expect Pelle Larsson and Jaime Jaquez Jr. to pick up the slack. Nikola Jovic (hip) is available and could also soak up some extra playing time. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. erupts for 31 points vs. Lakers
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 6:39 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 31 points (11-of-16 FGs, 9-of-13 FTs), eight rebounds and four assists on Sunday against the Lakers.
Analysis: It was a nice homecoming on Sunday night for the former UCLA Bruin, who scored a season high in points against the Lakers. The 30-point effort came just two games after logging a previous high of 28 points against the Hornets. Similar to the game against Charlotte, Jaquez Jr. shot the ball efficiently from the floor and made his way to the free-throw line frequently to conclude as the Heat's leading scorer on the evening. Additionally, the third-year forward made his usual impact as a rebounder and facilitator in his 34 minutes of game action. He finished with a strong performance overall and has a chance to do so again against the Clippers on Monday night. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo posts 17/8/5/3/1 line Sunday vs. LAL
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 6:36 PM
Bam Adebayo amassed 17 points (6-of-11 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists, three steals, one block and one three-pointer on Sunday against the Lakers.
Analysis: Adebayo didn't quite recapture the magic of his recent 31-point outing against the Spurs, but he was still productive on the offensive end on Sunday. Low volume kept Adebayo to 11 shot attempts, but his efficiency allowed him to finish in double figures and as one of the Heat's top scorers. Yet, his production on the defensive end was arguably more noteworthy ??" here, he collected four stocks and was one of two Miami players to tally at least one block and one steal. He'll have a chance on Monday to log an even better performance against the Clippers on the second night of a back-to-back. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins scores 15 points in loss to Lakers
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 6:34 PM
Andrew Wiggins notched 15 points (6-of-16 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Wiggins' two-game streak of scoring at least 20 points came to an end against the Lakers, as the former first-overall pick struggled with his shooting on Sunday, especially from beyond the arc. In addition to his struggles from the field, he was unable to get others involved, as seen by his low assist total. The end result was an unspectacular fantasy performance that likely underwhelmed, considering the scoring and overall offensive opportunities that presented themselves with Norman Powell (groin) and Tyler Herro (foot) out of the lineup. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (groin) downgraded to out Sunday
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 2:04 PM
Ira Winderman
Norman Powell (groin) is out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Sunday's game will be Powell's third missed with a groin injury. Pelle Larsson has been his replacement in the starting lineup and should retain that role as long as Powell is out. The Heat visit the Clippers on Monday, Powell's next opportunity to play. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (groin) questionable Sunday vs. LAL
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 10:28 AM
Ira Winderman
Norman Powell (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Powell missed the Heat's last two games with a groin injury and did not participate in Saturday's practice. However, while he was limited to individual work, the veteran guard is still questionable for Sunday's game. Pelle Larsson has been Powell's replacement in the starting lineup, but Jaime Jaquez Jr. has benefited the most in terms of fantasy value. |
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Simone Fontecchio Simone Fontecchio drains five three-pointers
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 6:23 PM
Simone Fontecchio tallied 18 points (5-of-9 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, two assists and five three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Rostered in three percent of Yahoo! leagues, Fontecchio has been a consistently productive member of the Heat bench. He's hit double figures in all five games, which includes a season-best 18-point night against the Spurs on Thursday. Averaging 3.2 three-pointers per game, Fontecchio is ranked just inside the top-75 in nine-cat formats. Nikola Jovi? was available despite a hip injury but only played 10 minutes. While he isn't a must-add player in standard leagues, Fontecchio has outplayed Jovi?, who is still rostered in 25 percent of Yahoo! leagues. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins scores season-high 24 points
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 6:13 PM
Andrew Wiggins finished Thursday's loss to the Spurs with 24 points (11-of-18 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Through the season's first four games, Wiggins could not fully take advantage of Tyler Herro's absence from the Heat lineup. While he was shooting 50 percent from the field, that was on a career-low 11 attempts per game. On Thursday, Wiggins took a season-high 18 shots and made over half his attempts. Of course, Miami has also been without Norman Powell for the last two games, and Wiggins has totaled 33 shot attempts. His opportunities will likely decrease once Powell and Herro return, but the Heat need Wiggins to be consistently aggressive until that time comes. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo drops game-high 31 points vs. SAS
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 5:19 PM
Bam Adebayo accounted for 31 points (12-of-27 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Adebayo finished Thursday's defeat with his best line of the season, recording his first 30-point double-double. As is the case with many bigs who can shoot, he spent a lot of time on the perimeter due to the presence of Victor Wembanyama. Adebayo's 13 three-point attempts were a career-high, but he's attempted at least five in all five of Miami's games thus far. He's still ranked outside the top-50 in nine-cat formats, but that will change with more performances like the one Bam produced on Thursday. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovi? (hip) available Thursday vs. Spurs
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 1:04 PM
Ira Winderman
Nikola Jovi? (hip) is available for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Upgraded from questionable to probable on Thursday afternoon, Jovi? is officially available to play. He'll provide additional depth off the bench, while Pelle Larsson continues to fill in for Norman Powell in the starting lineup. |
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Tyler Herro Herro (ankle) expects mid-November return
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 8:22 AM
Miami Herald
Tyler Herro (ankle) is traveling with the Heat on their current road trip but is âexpected to be out until at least the middle of November.â
Analysis: Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said he wants to have Herro on the road because he thinks the return to play is made easier the more time he spends with the team. The guard had surgery on his left ankle on September 19 but is optimistic that he can return to the court before the end of November. Norman Powell (groin) will continue to start in place of Herro, but with Powell missing time recently, Pelle Larsson has been filling the void. Larsson had 17 points in the Heat's last game. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (groin) ruled out vs. Spurs
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 6:39 AM
Ira Winderman
Norman Powell (groin) will miss Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Powell was listed as doubtful, so this is hardly a surprise. Pelle Larsson should start in his place again, but Jaime Jaquez Jr. will be the biggest beneficiary from a fantasy perspective. He played 28 minutes off the bench in the Heat's first game without Powell and led the team with 28 points. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovic (hip) now probable vs. Spurs
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 6:37 AM
Anthony Chiang
Nikola Jovic (hip) is probable to play against the Spurs on Thursday.
Analysis: Jovic was initially listed as questionable, but was upgraded on Thursday, which is a good sign for his chances to get on the court. He's averaging 24.3 minutes per game this season and providing decent production off the Heat bench. He should continue to fill that role in a tough matchup inside against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovic (hip) questionable vs. Spurs
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 9:32 AM
Miami Heat
Nikola Jovic (hip) is questionable to play against the Spurs on Thursday.
Analysis: Jovic pops up on the injury report after playing 22 minutes off the bench in Miami's last game. He has been solid thus far, but if he were to miss this game, Simone Fontecchio, who has also gotten off to a strong start this season, would take on a larger role off the bench. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (groin) doubtful vs. San Antonio
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 9:29 AM
Miami Heat
Norman Powell (groin) is doubtful to play against the Spurs on Thursday.
Analysis: Powell was sidelined for Tuesday's game against the Hornets, which allowed Pelle Larsson to start in his place. Larsson scored 17 points in 31 minutes and should be in line for another start. On a day with only four games, he has streaming appeal. |
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