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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. records 17 points, four boards
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 3:12 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. amassed 17 points (7-of-14 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one three-pointer in Monday's exhibition against the Hawks.
Analysis: After playing 15 minutes as a starter in Sunday's loss to the Magic, Jaquez was used in a reserve role Monday night. And he played well, shooting 50 percent from the field while recording a solid stat line. However, even with Tyler Herro (ankle) unavailable, Jaquez is not in a spot where he can provide consistent fantasy value. At best, he's a player that fantasy managers can add to their early-season watchlists. If Jaquez takes on a larger role and is productive, he'd be worth picking up. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins limited to six points vs. Atlanta
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 2:57 PM
Andrew Wiggins tallied six points (3-of-11 FGs) and one rebound in Monday's exhibition against the Hawks.
Analysis: Miami's starters struggled on Monday, with many returning to action after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Magic. Wiggins has not looked his best during the preseason, but the starting role and potential make him worth selecting in standard league drafts. The hope is that having a full offseason in Miami after being traded midseason will result in a more comfortable Wiggins. And he'll need to be that kind of player to start, as the Heat are unlikely to have Tyler Herro (ankle) after he underwent surgery just before training camp. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell inefficient but scores 17 points
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 2:54 PM
Norman Powell shot 4-of-14 from the field and 7-of-9 from the foul line in Monday's exhibition against the Hawks, scoring 17 points with four rebounds, one assist, two steals and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Powell had a rough Monday in Atlanta, but the good news is that it's still the preseason. The turnover count was more concerning than the shooting, with Powell responsible for five. With Tyler Herro (ankle) not guaranteed to be available when the Heat begin the regular season, Powell may have more opportunities to serve as a playmaker within the offense. That would raise his fantasy ceiling in the short term, but only if he can keep the turnovers in check. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (knee) finished after 19 minutes
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 1:43 PM
Miami Heat
Bam Adebayo (knee) will not return to Monday's exhibition against the Hawks.
Analysis: Adebayo, who sat out Sunday's loss to the Magic, suffered a right knee contusion early in the third quarter of Monday's exhibition. He was able to walk back to the locker room without assistance and has since returned to the Heat bench. The return to the bench may be a sign that the injury isn't serious, which would be great news for the Heat and fantasy managers. Adebayo finished with 13 points (4-of-11 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), nine rebounds and three assists in 19 minutes. |
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Bam Adebayo MIA starts Smith, Powell, Wiggins, Adebayo, Ware
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 11:38 AM
Miami Heat
Dru Smith, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware will start Monday's exhibition against the Hawks.
Analysis: Adebayo, Wiggins and Powell are back in the lineup after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Magic. Ware is the lone holdover from that game's starting five, and he's started the last two exhibitions after coming off the bench to begin the preseason. He or Nikola Jovi? will be in the starting lineup when the regular season begins, with the latter being the player who may be impacted more by starting. Ware offers solid value whether he starts or comes off the bench. |
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Davion Mitchell Davion Mitchell (calf) expected to play Saturday
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 1:03 PM
Miami Herald
Davion Mitchell (calf) is expected to play in Sunday's exhibition against the Magic.
Analysis: Mitchell missed Miami's first two preseason games with a strained calf that was not considered serious. âOff Nightâ was a full participant in Friday's practice, setting the stage for him to see his first game action of the preseason on Sunday. With Tyler Herro (ankle) expected to miss the start of the regular season, Mitchell may have an opportunity to earn the right to fill the resulting void in the starting lineup. If so, starting would raise his fantasy ceiling in the short term. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. contributes 19 points vs. Spurs
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 4:13 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. finished Wednesday's loss to the Spurs with 19 points (6-of-8 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), three rebounds and one assist.
Analysis: Thus far, the preseason has functioned as an open audition for those looking to fill the void left by the injured Tyler Herro. After receiving the opportunity to start Saturday's preseason opener, Jaquez came off the bench against San Antonio and performed well. Dru Smith started on Wednesday, finishing with six points, one assist and two three-pointers in 13 minutes. Davion Mitchell has not been available for either exhibition, and he'll likely have something to say about who will start for Herro when the regular season begins. |
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Dru Smith Dru Smith inserted into starting five Wednesday
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 1:17 PM
Miami Heat
Dru Smith, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Nikola Jovi? and Bam Adebayo will start Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Tyler Herro won't be available to begin the season as he recovers from offseason left foot/ankle surgery, making the Heat's preseason games critical for finding a fifth starter. Smith, whose last two seasons have ended prematurely due to knee and Achilles injuries, will get his turn in the chair after coming off the bench in Miami's first two preseason games. Jaime Jaquez Jr., who started Monday's loss to Milwaukee, will come off the bench. In addition to Smith and Jaquez, fantasy managers should track Davion Mitchell, who may be the safest option of the three due to his defensive ability. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovic has 9/8/7 line Monday against Bucks
Mon, Oct 6, 2025, 4:33 PM
Nikola Jovic amassed nine points (3-of-7 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one three-pointer in 23 minutes in Monday's loss to the Bucks.
Analysis: Jovic followed his nice start to the preseason on Saturday with another strong outing on Monday. Although he failed to put up big scoring numbers, the versatile forward flashed his abilities as a rebounder, nearing double figures, while recording a team-high in assists. His well-roundedness nearly led him to a preseason triple-double. Jovic has started both preseason games thus far ??" if he can retain his starting position, the fourth-year forward has the potential to improve on a solid third NBA season. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell tallies 18 points Monday vs. Bucks
Mon, Oct 6, 2025, 4:31 PM
Norman Powell totaled 18 points (6-of-12 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, one assist and three three-pointers in 16 minutes in Monday's loss to the Bucks.
Analysis: After scoring five points in his preseason debut with the Heat on Saturday, Powell had a more productive offensive outing on Monday. All of his minutes came in the first half, where he put up 12 shots and utilized volume and efficiency from beyond the arc to finish as one of Miami's leaders in points. Powell was acquired by the Heat in a trade that sent him from the LA Clippers during the offseason. His role will likely be significant, and could be even bigger for the Heat to begin the season, as Tyler Herro (ankle) is expected to miss the first few weeks of the regular season. Powell has a chance to be the Heat's No. 1 scoring option come opening night. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaquez gets starting nod in place of Herro
Sat, Oct 4, 2025, 5:04 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. started on Saturday and finished with six points (2-of-7 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer against the Magic.
Analysis: With Tyler Herro (ankle) set to miss time, the expectation was that Davion Mitchell would start at point guard until he returned. However, in Miami's first preseason game, it was Jaquez that got the nod. Mitchell didn't play, so it's unclear if Jaquez will retain the role when he is available. |
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Nikola Jovic Jovic scores 10 points in 12 minutes vs. Magic
Sat, Oct 4, 2025, 5:02 PM
Nikola Jovic got the start on Saturday and tallied 10 points (3-of-6 FGs), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one three-pointer in a 126-118 loss to the Magic.
Analysis: Erik Spoelstra didn't use his starters for long in this game, but Jovic was able to make a quick impact. Jovic, who got the starting nod over Kel'el Ware, could be in for a breakout season if he maintains that role. Ware contributed 10 points and nine rebounds off the bench, so the starting job will be an interesting storyline to watch throughout the preseason. |
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Nikola Jovic MIA starting Jaquez, Powell, Wiggins, Jovic, Bam
Sat, Oct 4, 2025, 2:07 PM
Brady Hawk
Jaime Jaquez Jr., Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Nikola Jovic and Bam Adebayo will start against the Magic on Saturday.
Analysis: Jaquez got the start in place of Tyler Herro (ankle), but Jovic starting instead of Kel'el Ware may be more notable. Jovic has the opportunity to have a breakout season, and if he maintains a spot in the starting lineup, his chances of taking a leap forward will only improve. |
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Nikola Jovic Shams: Heat, Nikola Jovi? agree to four-year pact
Wed, Oct 1, 2025, 2:38 PM
ESPN
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Heat and Nikola Jovi? agreed to a four-year, $62.5 million extension.
Analysis: Teams have until October 20 to agree to rookie-level extensions, and the Heat have reportedly made an early decision on Jovi?. Wednesday's extension locks him in as part of the team's core for the foreseeable future, despite only appearing in 107 of a possible 246 games since being selected 27th overall in the 2022 draft. He appeared in 46 games last season, starting 10, and finished with averages of 10.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 25.1 minutes. Jovi?'s playing time has increased in each of his first three seasons, and his role could expand even more to begin this season with Tyler Herro out due to injury. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson misses practice w/ quad injury
Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 10:44 AM
Anthony Chiang
Pelle Larsson missed Tuesday's practice due to a left quad contusion suffered in his final EuroBasket game.
Analysis: Larsson didn't participate in practice, but he did some work on the side, suggesting that his injury may not be serious enough to keep him sidelined for the start of the season. Larsson logged meaningful rotation minutes last season and could be in line for a similar role in 2025-26. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro optimistic for extension by Oct. 20
Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 10:01 AM
Ira Winderman, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Tyler Herro is optimistic to get an extension signed ahead of the October 20 signing deadline, according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel's Ira Winderman.
Analysis: âI expect to get something done,â said Herro when asked about a potential extension ahead of the 2025-26 season. Herro has two years left on his current contract, but he'll be eligible to sign a maximum extension of up to three years, $150 million during the window that runs from October 1 through October 20. Fresh off his first All-Star appearance, Herro will look to build on last season's success when he returns from an ankle injury, most likely in November. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovi? hopes to earn starting role
Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 5:40 AM
Anthony Chiang
Nikola Jovi? said Monday that he hopes to earn a place in the Heat starting lineup this season.
Analysis: While Jovi? did say he hopes to be a starter, he also acknowledged that he was more productive coming off the bench in 2024-25. In 36 appearances off the bench last season, he averaged 11.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 26.6 minutes. By comparison, Jovi? averaged 8.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 three-pointers in 10 starts. Not only was Jovi? more productive as a reserve than as a starter, but he also played more, averaging 19.7 minutes per game as a starter. The absence of Tyler Herro (foot) to begin the season will free up additional opportunities for multiple players, including Jovi?, who is extension eligible until October 20. Solidifying himself as a starter could also impact his career financially, as was the case for Herro before he inked a rookie extension worth $120 million over four years in 2023. |
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Dru Smith Dru Smith (Achilles) cleared to play in preseason
Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 5:31 AM
Barry Jackson
Dru Smith (Achilles) said Monday that he's been cleared to play during the preseason.
Analysis: Smith, who agreed to a three-year deal with the Heat in August, missed most of last season after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon just before Christmas. He's suffered season-ending injuries during the previous two years, with a torn ACL ending the guard's 2023-24 campaign. While Smith has not gotten the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball consistently when healthy, he'll have the opportunity to earn rotation minutes while Tyler Herro recovers from foot surgery. |
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Tyler Herro Herro (ankle) says he'll be back in 8-12 weeks
Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 5:08 AM
Wes Goldberg
Tyler Herro (ankle) said he'll be back in 8-12 weeks.
Analysis: Herro underwent surgery earlier this month to address the ankle injury, but he said he is ahead of schedule. The initial expectation was that Herro would miss eight weeks, so that doesn't really add up as being âahead of schedule,â but he will at least miss the first few weeks of the season and could be sidelined until mid-December. Davion Mitchell will likely replace him in the starting unit, with the recently-acquired Norman Powell taking on more responsibility on offense. Rookie Kasparas Jakucionis could also take on a large role earlier than expected. |
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Terry Rozier Rozier expected to participate in training camp
Thu, Sep 25, 2025, 5:04 AM
Anthony Chiang
Terry Rozier is expected to participate in training camp with the Heat.
Analysis: Rozier's future with Miami remains in question, but he'll be with the team when camp opens, which means his time with the team may not be over. With Tyler Herro (foot) expected to miss time to start the season, there is certainly a chance that Erik Spoelstra turns to Rozier for minutes in the backcourt, though there are multiple better options on the roster. Rozier's production took a huge hit last year after five straight top-100 seasons, and there's no reason to think he'll bounce back this upcoming season. |
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