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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. posts 23 points, five assists
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 2:45 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. tallied 23 points (9-of-15 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), five assists and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Jaquez has now scored at least 20 points in eight games this season, four times his total from the 2024-25 campaign. While the absence of Tyler Herro has opened things up for multiple Heat players, including Jaquez, he deserves credit for the strides he has made after an underwhelming sophomore season. Providing 12th-round value in eight-cat formats, Jaquez is rostered in 40 percent of Yahoo! leagues. The Heat play three games in Week 10, starting with the Raptors on Tuesday. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell finishes with 22, three steals
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 2:44 PM
Norman Powell amassed 22 points (7-of-17 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, three steals and four three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Powell has scored 20 points or more in four of his last five games, and he also finished Sunday's defeat with solid steal and three-point numbers. Over the past two weeks, Powell has shot 40.7 percent from the field, as he plays through a right (shooting) thumb injury. As a result, he has âonlyâ been a top-100 player during that stretch. He'll look to build on Sunday's performance when the Heat face the Raptors on Tuesday. |
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Davion Mitchell Davion Mitchell (ankle) available Sunday vs. NYK
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 10:37 AM
Ira Winderman
Davion Mitchell (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Mitchell did not play in Friday's loss to the Celtics, allowing rookie Kasparas Jaku?ionis to start and play 36 minutes. Jaku?ionis should remain in the rotation on Sunday, but Mitchell's return eliminates most of his fantasy value. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins (back) available Sunday vs. NYK
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 10:34 AM
Ira Winderman
Andrew Wiggins (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Wiggins is good to go after sitting out Friday's loss to the Celtics. His return will push Kel'el Ware to the bench, but the second-year center should be rostered whether he starts or not. |
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Davion Mitchell Davion Mitchell (ankle) questionable Sunday
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 10:21 AM
NBA Injury Report
Davion Mitchell (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Mitchell did not play in Friday's loss to the Celtics, joining Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins on the sidelines. Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kasparas Jaku?ionis moved into the starting lineup, and both were productive enough to merit being rostered if they get another start on Sunday. Herro has already been ruled out, so one of Jaquez or Jaku?ionis should start. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins (back) questionable Sunday vs. NYK
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 10:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Wiggins (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Wiggins did not play in Friday's loss to the Celtics, leading to Kel'el Ware moving into the starting lineup. Ware should remain in the starting lineup if Wiggins can't go on Sunday, and that raises the second-year center's fantasy ceiling considerably. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson (ankle) ruled out Sunday vs. NYK
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 10:14 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pelle Larsson (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Larsson will miss a fourth straight game on Sunday, as his time on the sidelines extends into a second week. At the time of his injury, it was reported that the second-year wing was expected to be out for one week. Due to the Heat's injuries on the wing, Simone Fontecchio's playing time has increased in recent games. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro (toe) out Sunday vs. New York
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 10:12 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tyler Herro (toe) is out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Sunday's game will be the fourth that Herro has missed since aggravating a toe injury. Rookie Kasparas Jaku?ionis was in the starting lineup for Friday's loss to the Celtics, finishing with 17 points, six rebounds, four assists and five three-pointers in 36 minutes. Injuries have limited Jaku?ionis' opportunities, but he'll be worth a look in deep leagues if Davion Mitchell (ankle) joins Herro on the sidelines. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. chips in 14/8/4 line in start
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 4:13 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. started on Friday and finished with 14 points (5-of-15 FGs), eight rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer against the Celtics.
Analysis: Jaquez got the starting nod for the first time this season. He has been excellent as a reserve this year, but he wasn't able to capitalize on the move into the starting unit. It was a decent outing, but he fell short of his season average of 15.4 points per game despite playing a season-high 36 minutes. Jaquez will head back to the bench on Sunday against the Knicks if Davion Mitchell and Andrew Wiggins return, though that won't limit his production. |
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Davion Mitchell Davion Mitchell (ankle) downgraded to out Friday
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 12:33 PM
Ira Winderman
Davion Mitchell (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Mitchell's status has been downgraded for the second time today, and he will not play on Friday. Dru Smith was his most recent replacement in the starting lineup, but he is not worth streaming, even on a five-game night. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins (back) ruled out vs. Boston
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 12:04 PM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Wiggins (back) has been ruled out against the Celtics on Friday.
Analysis: Wiggins will miss the second night of this back-to-back for Miami due to lower back pain. Simone Fontecchio should replace him in the starting lineup, with Jaime Jaquez Jr. set to take on an even larger role. |
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Davion Mitchell Davion Mitchell (ankle) questionable vs. Boston
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 10:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Davion Mitchell (ankle) is questionable to play against the Celtics on Friday.
Analysis: Mitchell was initially listed as probable, but he has since been downgraded to questionable. In his most recent absence, Dru Smith replaced him in the starting lineup and would likely get another starting nod if Mitchell is unavailable, though he won't be worth streaming. |
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Davion Mitchell Davion Mitchell (ankle) probable Friday vs. BOS
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 8:02 AM
Davion Mitchell (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Mitchell is in line to start and should see additional usage with Tyler Herro (toe) already ruled out. The 27-year-old point guard has had at least seven assists in four of his last five games. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins (back) questionable Friday vs. BOS
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 7:53 AM
Ira Winderman
Andrew Wiggins (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Wiggins popped up on the injury report Friday afternoon with lower back pain. The 30-year-old small forward's availability is legitimately up in the air given his questionable listing. With Tyler Herro (toe) already ruled out, Wiggins is in line for solid usage if he's cleared to play. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. has 19 points in win vs. Nets
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 4:35 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 19 points (9-of-13 FGs), five rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer against the Nets on Thursday.
Analysis: Jaquez had 19 points in 29 minutes off the bench. The 24-year-old saw more minutes and usage with Tyler Herro (toe) sidelined. The 24-year-old shooting guard has the skillset to provide points and threes. He could be in line for another expanded role game against the Celtics on Friday. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell has 24 points, three threes in win
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 4:09 PM
Norman Powell had 24 points (8-of-14 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, three steals and three three-pointers in the Heat's 106-95 victory over the Nets on Thursday.
Analysis: Powell's half court buzzer-beating floater gave the Heat a five-point lead at halftime. With Tyler Herro (toe) out, Powell was clearly the top offensive option for the Heat. Despite dealing with left calf discomfort, Powell's 24 points led the Heat in the victory. The Heat will be back in action Friday against the Celtics. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (calf) available Thursday vs. Nets
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 7:18 AM
Ira Winderman
According to Heat reporter Ira Winderman, Norman Powell (calf) said he will play in Thursday's matchup with the Nets.
Analysis: Powell is dealing with left calf discomfort, but he'll play through it on Thursday. Assuming he doesn't re-aggravate the injury, fantasy managers should expect him to handle his typical workload. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovi? (elbow) ruled out vs. Brooklyn
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 8:42 AM
NBA Injury Report
Nikola Jovi? (elbow) has been ruled out against the Nets on Thursday.
Analysis: Jovi? exited early from Miami's last game, and the injury will keep him sidelined for at least one more game. Jovi?'s role over the past month has been minimal, so his absence won't impact the Heat's rotation. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro (toe) ruled out vs. Brooklyn
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 8:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tyler Herro (toe) has been ruled out against the Nets on Thursday.
Analysis: Herro is traveling with Miami, but he will miss a second straight game. He could be back to take on the Celtics on Friday, but Simone Fontecchio will likely start again with Herro unavailable. |
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Tyler Herro Herro (toe) traveling with Heat for road trip
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 6:16 AM
Ira Winderman
Tyler Herro (toe) is traveling with the Heat for its three-game road trip.
Analysis: Herro didn't practice on Wednesday, but traveling with Miami implies he has a chance to return during their next three games. That trip starts in Brooklyn on Thursday. Simone Fontecchio, who started in place of Herro on Monday, would likely get another start if Herro misses at least one more game. |
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