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Keshad Johnson Keshad Johnson (illness) probable vs. Atlanta
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 5:42 AM
Keshad Johnson (illness) is probable to play against the Hawks on Friday.
Analysis: Johnson was initially listed as questionable but is now expected to play against Atlanta. However, he hasn't been a consistent part of Miami's rotation this season, and that likely won't change in this game. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (back) now doubtful vs. Atlanta
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 5:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bam Adebayo (back) is doubtful to play against the Hawks on Friday.
Analysis: Adebayo has been downgraded after initially being listed as questionable for this game. Kel'el Ware has been starting recently and will see a bump in minutes and production with Adebayo unavailable. Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are candidates to fill the open starting spot, though Jaquez should play a large role regardless. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson (ankle) probable Friday vs. Atlanta
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 10:32 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pelle Larsson (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Larsson has missed the last five games since suffering a sprained left ankle. While the Heat will remain without Tyler Herro (toe), the returns of Larsson and Nikola Jovi? (elbow) would make for a crowded perimeter rotation. Rookie Kasparas Jaku?ionas could be the odd man out, but that won't significantly affect fantasy basketball. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovi? (elbow) probable Friday vs. Atlanta
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 10:29 AM
NBA Injury Report
Nikola Jovi? (elbow) is probable for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Jovi? is on track to return to action after an elbow contusion sidelined him for Miami's last four games. While he will provide additional depth at the forward positions upon clearance, it won't be enough to make Jovi? a must-roster player in most fantasy leagues. |
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Keshad Johnson Keshad Johnson (illness) questionable Friday
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 10:24 AM
NBA Injury Report
Keshad Johnson (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Johnson's availability does not affect fantasy basketball, even with Tyler Herro (toe) still out. Plus, with Nikola Jovi? and Pelle Larsson considered probable, Johnson may not see any action on Friday. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro (toe) to remain out Friday vs. ATL
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 10:20 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tyler Herro (toe) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Herro will miss a sixth straight game after aggravating the toe injury that sidelined him earlier in the season. Kel'el Ware has started Miami's last four games and will likely remain in that role. He should already be rostered in most fantasy leagues. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (back) questionable Friday vs. ATL
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 10:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bam Adebayo (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Adebayo is dealing with lower back tightness, casting some doubt on his availability for Friday's game. If he can't go, Kel'el Ware would be the lone post player on the floor. The second-year center has flourished recently, whether he starts or comes off the bench. |
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Bam Adebayo Adebayo collects 12 rebounds in loss to Raptors
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 4:35 PM
Bam Adebayo recorded nine points (4-of-11 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Tuesday's lopsided defeat at the hands of the Raptors.
Analysis: There's an old expression about symbolically burying the game film instead of re-watching it. That might be applicable in this scenario for the Heat after they shot just 40 percent from the floor, including 8-of-30 from three-point range, and committed 17 turnovers in an ugly loss where they scored just 91 points. Adebayo collected double-digit rebounds for the fourth time in his last five games but was held to just nine points. |
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Norman Powell Powell posts 17 points in blowout loss to Raptors
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 4:33 PM
Norman Powell finished with 17 points (6-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, six assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Tuesday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: It should've been a monster scoring night for Powell but he went just 1-for-6 from three-point range and knocked down only six of his team-high 17 shot attempts. The 32-year-old scoring threat has been in a little bit of a rut recently but he's still put together an impressive Miami debut, averaging 23.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.2 blocks through 25 games. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson (ankle) out Tuesday vs. Toronto
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 10:58 AM
Tim Reynolds
Pelle Larsson (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Tuesday's game will be the fifth that Larsson has missed with a sprained ankle. Simone Fontecchio and Kaparas Jaku?ionis have seen their minutes increase recently due to the injuries to multiple Heat perimeter players, most notably Tyler Herro. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro (toe) out Tuesday vs. Raptors
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 10:55 AM
Tyler Herro (toe) is out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Herro is set to miss his fifth game in row with a toe injury. Davion Mitchell had 13 points and eight assists in Sunday's loss to the Knicks. Mitchell should continue as the starting point guard with Herro sidelined. |
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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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