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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro posts 25 points, seven assists
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 3:34 PM
Tyler Herro amassed 25 points (9-of-18 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the 76ers.
Analysis: Thursday's performance was Herro's best since returning from a rib injury that sidelined him for just over a month. After recording six assists in each of his prior two games, the Heat guard recorded seven against the 76ers. Add in the 25 points on 50 percent shooting and increase in playing time, with Herro logging 32 minutes, and this was an encouraging effort. Norman Powell (groin) exited during the first half, with Herro moving into the lineup to begin the third quarter. Regardless of what Powell's availability is for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Herro could be ready to move back into the starting five. And if Powell is available, that may mean that Pelle Larsson (9/4/6/2/1 with two three-pointers) will be the odd man out. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. tallies 19 points, five boards
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 3:34 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. accounted for 19 points (7-of-14 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Thursday's loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: Jaquez's fantasy value has taken a hit recently, with Tyler Herro's return from a rib injury factoring into the Heat wing's decreased usage. However, he was productive against the 76ers, with the final stat line only lacking a blocked shot. Norman Powell (groin) exited Thursday's game during the first half, and Jaquez is one of the players who could see his opportunities if Powell misses time. And he won't need to move into the starting lineup for that to happen. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo records 29/14/3/1 line vs. PHI
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 3:33 PM
Bam Adebayo finished Thursday's loss to the 76ers with 29 points (10-of-20 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), 14 rebounds, three assists, one steal and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Having totaled 15 rebounds in his prior two games, Adebayo fell one shy of that tally in Thursday's defeat. And the 29 points were the most he's scored in a game since January 22, when the Heat center dropped 32 in a loss to the Trail Blazers. Over the past month, Bam has provided sixth-round per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. That doesn't align with his ADP (32), but it does align with Adebayo's production throughout the season. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (groin) will not return vs. 76ers
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 2:14 PM
Ira Winderman
Norman Powell (groin) will not return to Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Powell came into this game as questionable, but he attempted to play through the groin injury that popped up on the injury report Thursday afternoon. However, his night will end after just 10 minutes in the first half. Tyler Herro and Jaime Jaquez Jr. will see a bump in minutes in the second half. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (groin) available vs. Philadelphia
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 12:04 PM
NBA Injury Report
Norman Powell (groin) is available to play against the 76ers on Thursday.
Analysis: Powell was added to the injury report late, but that won't keep him from suiting up against Philly. He led the team with 26 points on Tuesday and will look to stay hot in this one. |
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Davion Mitchell Davion Mitchell (illness) upgraded to available
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 12:03 PM
NBA Injury Report
Davion Mitchell (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Mitchell is available after being listed as questionable on Miami's initial injury report. Since he can play, Kasparas Jaku?ionis will come off the bench, which eliminates most of the rookie's fantasy value. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (groin) questionable for Thursday
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 7:04 AM
Norman Powell (groin) is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Powell was a late addition to the injury report after playing 30 minutes in Tuesday's game against the Bucks. With Davion Mitchell also questionable with an illness, that could mean Tyler Herro moves into the starting lineup, and Pelle Larsson and Kasparas Jakucionis see more minutes if Powell winds up missing this game. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovi? (back) to remain out vs. Philadelphia
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 10:12 AM
NBA Injury Report
Nikola Jovi? (back) is out for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Thursday's game will be the third that Jovi? will miss due to lower back injury management. There are more minutes available to Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Simone Fontecchio, but both were already ahead of Jovi? in the pecking order. |
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Davion Mitchell Davion Mitchell (illness) questionable vs. PHI
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 10:07 AM
NBA Injury Report
Davion Mitchell (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Mitchell returned to the lineup on Tuesday after sitting out Saturday's win over the Grizzlies, which pushed Kasparas Jaku?ionis to the bench. If âOff Nightâ can't play against the 76ers, the rookie out of Illinois will return to the starting lineup. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro struggles with shot, scores 14 points
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 4:55 PM
Tyler Herro recorded 14 points (5-of-17 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), two rebounds, six assists, one block and three three-pointers in Tuesday's loss to the Bucks.
Analysis: After shooting 9-of-14 from the field in his first game back from a rib injury that sidelined him for over a month, Herro has cooled off. Over the last two games, the Heat guard is 10-of-32 from the field. Fantasy managers will be pleased with the six assists he dished out in Milwaukee, but this is not going to be a quick process for Herro, given the injury that he's returning from. The Heat play two more games in Week 18, starting with the 76ers on Thursday. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins tallies 16 points, three blocks
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 4:55 PM
Andrew Wiggins accounted for 16 points (5-of-12 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists, one steal, three blocks and four three-pointers in Tuesday's loss to the Bucks.
Analysis: Wiggins wasn't as lethal offensively as he was in Saturday's win over the Grizzlies, but he still recorded a line that many category league managers will be pleased with. Over the past month, the Heat forward has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. Wiggins is rostered in 56 percent of Yahoo! leagues. While he's unlikely to be a league-winner, some managers in 10-team leagues will want to consider adding him, especially if lines like the one he recorded on Tuesday can become the norm. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo records 18/9/2/1/1 line vs. Bucks
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 4:54 PM
Bam Adebayo finished Tuesday's loss to the Bucks with 18 points (8-of-19 FGs), nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Bam didn't have a great night shooting the basketball, but fantasy managers should be encouraged by him getting up 19 shots. Tyler Herro's return to the rotation has not negatively affected Adebayo's opportunities, as he has remained aggressive on the offensive end. The seven shot attempts in Saturday's win over the Grizzlies were the fewest in a game for Bam since early November. As long as he remains assertive on offense, Adebayo managers should not have too much to worry about. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell drops team-high 26 points vs. MIL
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 4:54 PM
Norman Powell tallied 26 points (6-of-14 FGs, 11-of-14 FTs), six rebounds, one steal and three three-pointers in Tuesday's loss to the Bucks.
Analysis: While Powell had a solid night scoring-wise and on the glass, there were some issues with the final stat line. Outside of points, rebounds and three-pointers, he did not provide much value to category league managers, and the Heat guard was also responsible for a game-high six turnovers. Turnovers and limited production outside of points and three-pointers have negatively affected Powell's fantasy value since the All-Star break, with him being ranked outside the top-100 in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. |
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Davion Mitchell Davion Mitchell (illness) upgraded to available
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 12:39 PM
NBA Injury Report
Davion Mitchell (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Mitchell is back after sitting out Saturday's win over the Grizzlies. His return means that rookie Kasparas Jaku?ionis will head to the bench, taking on a role in which he offers minimal fantasy value. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovi? (back) out Tuesday vs. Bucks
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 8:44 AM
NBA Injury Report
Nikola Jovi? (back) is out for Tuesday's matchup with the Bucks.
Analysis: No surprises here, as Jovi? was given a doubtful tag on Monday. Jovi?'s absence could mean more minutes for Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez Jr., but the return of Davion Mitchell complicates the rotation. |
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Davion Mitchell Davion Mitchell (illness) probable Tuesday vs. MIL
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 8:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Davion Mitchell (illness) is probable for Tuesday's matchup with the Bucks.
Analysis: âOff Nightâ is on track not to have another night off, and he should reclaim his spot in the starting five. Kasparas Jaku?ionis and Pelle Larsson could see their roles reduced with Mitchell back in action. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovi? (back) doubtful Tuesday vs. Bucks
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 10:04 AM
Ira Winderman
Nikola Jovi? (back) is doubtful for Tuesday's matchup with the Bucks, and Davion Mitchell (illness) is questionable.
Analysis: Jovi? and Mitchell's statuses impact the playing time of Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez Jr., who could both be in line for additional minutes. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins leads Heat with 28 points vs. MEM
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 4:40 PM
Andrew Wiggins tallied 28 points (9-of-10 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Wiggins was spectacular against the Grizzlies, making all four of his three-point attempts and missing just one shot on the night. Add in the rebounds and assists, and this was a nice end to Week 17 for the Heat forward. Over the past two weeks, Wiggins has been a top-25 player in nine-cat formats according to Basketball Monster. Having entered the season with an ADP outside the first 100 picks, he has exceeded the expectations of many fantasy managers thus far. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell hits three triples, scores 25
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 4:40 PM
Norman Powell recorded 25 points (10-of-16 FGs, 2-of-7 FTs), two rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Powell entered Saturday shooting 84.4 percent from the foul line on the season, so his performance against the Grizzlies was a bit perplexing in that regard. He made just two of his seven attempts on the night, the lone blemish on an excellent overall stat line. Over the past two weeks, Powell has shot 61.1 percent from the line, which has negatively affected his value in category leagues. The Heat play three games in Week 18, starting with the Bucks on Tuesday. Hopefully, Powell can clean up the recent foul shooting woes. |
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Dru Smith Dru Smith (calf) upgraded to available vs. Memphis
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 1:06 PM
NBA Injury Report
Dru Smith (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Smith is good to go after initially being listed as questionable. With Davion Mitchell (illness) unavailable, there should be a few more minutes available to Smith. That said, he won't be worth the risk in most redraft leagues. |
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