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Simone Fontecchio Simone Fontecchio (groin) ruled out vs. Brooklyn
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 10:54 AM
NBA Injury Report
Simone Fontecchio (groin) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Even with Norman Powell (groin) sidelined, Fontecchio's absence will not impact fantasy basketball. Pelle Larsson's playing time may increase after he logged just 18 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Nets. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. finishes with 20 points vs. Nets
Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 4:20 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. amassed 20 points (6-of-13 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: Jaquez has been one of the most productive reserves in the NBA this season, and Tuesday was his 16th game with at least 20 points. While his contributions have not made Jaquez a must-roster player in 12-team leagues, he's been good enough to merit consideration in those formats. Managers in category leagues would be wise to consider picking him up, as the Heat host the Nets again on Thursday. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro scores 22 points vs. Brooklyn
Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 4:20 PM
Tyler Herro accounted for 22 points (8-of-15 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one three-pointer in Tuesday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: Herro has scored at least 22 points in three of the six games he's played since returning from a rib injury. Getting to see the Nets twice to open Week 19 is a good deal for the Heat guard and his teammates, who won Tuesday's game by a 124-98 final score. Miami's been without Norman Powell for the last two games, opening a spot in the starting lineup for Herro. Once Powell returns, Pelle Larsson (three points, two rebounds, three assists and one block) is the player most likely headed to the bench. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo records 23/9/4/6/1 line vs. Brooklyn
Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 4:20 PM
Bam Adebayo tallied 23 points (11-of-24 FGs), nine rebounds, four assists, six steals, one block and one three-pointer in Tuesday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: Less than a month removed from recording five steals in a game, Adebayo matched his career-high with six steals in Tuesday's blowout victory. The Heat center shot 1-of-7 from beyond the arc against the Nets, and that was the only issue for fantasy managers. The overall field goal percentage was solid, so the robust stat line did not lose any luster. With the Heat playing the Nets again on Thursday, fantasy managers who have Adebayo rostered are benefiting from a nice schedule to open Week 19. |
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Davion Mitchell Davion Mitchell (shoulder) available vs. Brooklyn
Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 11:48 AM
NBA Injury Report
Davion Mitchell (shoulder) is available to play against the Nets on Tuesday.
Analysis: Mitchell dealt with a shoulder injury earlier this season, which forced him to miss time in late January. However, he'll play through a contusion in this game, meaning he'll occupy his typical spot in the starting unit. |
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Davion Mitchell Davion Mitchell (shoulder) questionable vs. BKN
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 11:15 AM
NBA Injury Report
Davion Mitchell (shoulder) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Mitchell missed six games in late January with a sprained left shoulder and is now dealing with a contusion to the same shoulder. If he's unable to play on Tuesday, the Heat will likely turn to Kasparas Jaku?ionis to fill the void. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins (mouth) records three blocks
Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 12:23 PM
Andrew Wiggins (mouth) amassed 12 points (4-of-10 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one three-pointer in Saturday's win over the Rockets.
Analysis: Wiggins was injured during Saturday's game when an Alperen ?engün elbow to the mouth opened a cut that required a few stitches to close. The good news for Miami was that the forward returned to the lineup during the fourth quarter to help close out the victory. Over the past two weeks, Wiggins has been a third-round player in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster, and he has been a solid category league option throughout the season. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson drops 20 points, four assists
Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 12:23 PM
Pelle Larsson accounted for 20 points (6-of-12 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), four rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer in Saturday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: With Norman Powell (groin) sidelined, Larsson remained in the Heat starting lineup on Saturday. And the second-year wing had a good afternoon, putting up 20 points on solid percentages. Larsson is worth picking up ahead of Miami's four-game Week 19, as Powell will be sidelined for at least three more games. That will preserve Larsson's spot in the starting lineup despite Tyler Herro's return to the first five on Saturday. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo score team-high 24 points vs. Houston
Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 12:22 PM
Bam Adebayo tallied 24 points (9-of-17 FGs, 3-of-6 FTs), 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Rockets.
Analysis: Adebayo led seven Heat players in double figures with 24 points while recording his second double-double in as many games. Over the past two weeks, the Heat center has been close to a top-50 player in nine-cat formats. With Miami beginning its four-game Week 19 schedule on Tuesday against the Nets, Adebayo could get off to an excellent start. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro starts, scores 18 points vs. Houston
Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 12:21 PM
Tyler Herro finished Saturday's win over the Rockets with 18 points (8-of-12 FGs), two rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers.
Analysis: After coming off the bench for each of his first four games back from the rib injury that kept him out for a month, Herro was inserted back into the Heat starting lineup on Saturday. Norman Powell (groin) was out, opening the door for Herro to take on a more familiar role. He was efficient against the Rockets, shooting 66.7 percent from the field and finishing a blocked shot shy of a complete line. The Heat play four games in Week 19, starting with the Nets on Tuesday. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (groin) considered week-to-week
Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 10:59 AM
Ira Winderman
Norman Powell (groin) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain and is considered week-to-week.
Analysis: Powell had to leave Thursday's game against the 76ers during the first half, as his attempt to play through his groin issue backfired after ten minutes of action. The good news is that Powell has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain, which is the lowest severity. Powell will miss at least four games, and his absence may open the door for Tyler Herro to return to the starting lineup. |
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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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