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Dru Smith Dru Smith (calf) questionable Saturday
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 6:52 AM
Dru Smith (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Smith played only three minutes in the win over the Hawks on Friday. While he's questionable with a calf injury for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, he could see more minutes if he's available with Davion Mitchell (illness) doubtful. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovi? (back) questionable Saturday
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 6:48 AM
Nikola Jovi? (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Jovi?'s status is up in the air as he's listed as questionable with lower back tightness for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies. If Jovi? is ruled out, Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez Jr. could see extra minutes. |
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Davion Mitchell Davion Mitchell (illness) doubtful Saturday
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 6:45 AM
Davion Mitchell (illness) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Mitchell is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies with an illness. The 27-year-old point guard is unlikely to play. There could be more minutes and playmaking opportunities for Tyler Herro in Mitchell's absence Saturday. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (illness) probable Saturday
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 6:40 AM
Norman Powell (illness) is probable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Powell missed the Heat's last two game prior to the All-Star break with a back injury, but returned with 15 points in the win over the Hawks on Friday. The 32-year-old shooting guard played just 25 minutes with the score lopsided late. Even with Tyler Herro back, Powell should retain most of his fantasy value. He's likely to play Saturday given his probable listing. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro (ribs) probable Saturday vs. Grizzlies
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 6:37 AM
Tyler Herro (ribs) is probable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Herro returned from a lengthy absence and had 24 points in Friday's win over the Hawks. The 26-year-old point guard only played 24 minutes, but now he's likely to play again Saturday on the second night of a back-to-back given his probable listing. Pelle Larsson could lose out on some minutes once Herro is without a minutes restriction. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro (ribs) scores 24 points in return
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 5:12 PM
Tyler Herro (ribs) accounted for 24 points (9-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Friday's win over the Hawks.
Analysis: Friday's game was the first for Herro since January 15, and he didn't appear to miss a beat in Atlanta. The Heat guard was efficient as a scorer and playmaker, shooting over 50 percent from the field and committing no turnovers. Herro was limited to 24 minutes on Friday; that number will increase as his conditioning improves. Pelle Larsson (12 points, six rebounds, one assist and two steals) remained in the starting lineup and played well, but he'll likely be the player who's bumped from the starting lineup once Herro's restrictions are removed. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell tallies 15 points vs. Atlanta
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 5:12 PM
Norman Powell amassed 15 points (5-of-13 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Friday's win over the Hawks.
Analysis: After missing Miami's last two games before the All-Star break with a back injury, Powell logged 25 minutes on Friday. Miami blowing the game open during the fourth quarter factored into the guard taking on a lighter workload, as did Tyler Herro's return from a rib injury. Fantasy managers don't have anything to worry about regarding Powell's outlook for the rest of the season, as long as he remains healthy. Miami ends its Week 17 with a game against the Grizzlies on Saturday. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo scores 17 points in blowout victory
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 5:11 PM
Bam Adebayo finished Friday's win over the Hawks with 17 points (8-of-14 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists, one steal and one three-pointer.
Analysis: While his streak of games with at least 20 points ended at three, Adebayo shot the ball well from the field and produced a solid overall stat line. If there's a concern, it's what the Heat rotation will look like now that Tyler Herro has returned from a rib injury. Bam still got up 14 shots on the night, one shy of the team high. Hopefully, Adebayo will remain an offensive focal point for the Heat once Herro can take on starters' minutes. |
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Davion Mitchell Davion Mitchell (head) active, starting vs. ATL
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 1:13 PM
Brady Hawk
Davion Mitchell (head) will start alongside Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Pelle Larsson and Bam Adebayo on Friday against the Hawks.
Analysis: Mitchell was upgraded from questionable to available, as the Heat look to put together back-to-back wins for the first time in nearly one month. Mitchell, the team's leader in assists per game, should play a pivotal role in getting Miami's scorers going. Andrew Wiggins' and Tyler Herro's returns from injury should also benefit the Heat. |
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Davion Mitchell Davion Mitchell (head) questionable vs. Atlanta
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 11:54 AM
NBA Injury Report
Davion Mitchell (head) is questionable to play against the Hawks on Friday.
Analysis: Mitchell showed up on the injury report Friday with a head injury before Miami's first game following the All-Star break. The sixth-year guard has mostly succeeded as a playmaker in his first full season with the Heat, leading Miami in assists per game. Should he miss Friday's contest, Kasparas Jakucionis and Dru Smith could be utilized even more. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro (ribs) available Friday vs. ATL
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 8:24 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tyler Herro (ribs) is available for Friday's matchup with the Hawks.
Analysis: Herro will return to Miami's lineup after more than a month on the sideline, and he'll surely see a minutes restriction in his first game back. Pelle Larsson could see his role reduced, and he's not someone to hold in most fantasy leagues. |
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Keshad Johnson Keshad Johnson (calf) available Friday
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 8:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Keshad Johnson (calf) is available for Friday's matchup with Atlanta.
Analysis: Johnson will get the all-clear against the Hawks, but he's been out of Miami's rotation this season, so his availability isn't meaningful for fantasy hoops managers. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (back) good to go Friday vs. Hawks
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 8:09 AM
NBA Injury Report
Norman Powell (back) is available for Friday's matchup with the Hawks.
Analysis: Powell will return following a two-game absence, and there's no indication that he'll be limited in any way. Powell's return should send Kel'el Ware back to the bench, but Ware should retain standalone value. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins (toe) available Friday vs. Atlanta
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 11:44 AM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Wiggins (toe) is available to play Friday against the Hawks.
Analysis: Wiggins will return from a one-game absence on Friday to face a Hawks team that has lost three consecutive games. The former first-overall pick has started each of the 50 games he's appeared in, averaging 15.9 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. He's recently logged multiple 26-point outings with at least four three-pointers ??" he'll have a chance to land good scoring production again on Friday. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson (elbow) available vs. Atlanta
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 10:10 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pelle Larsson (elbow) is available for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Larsson missed Miami's final three games before the All-Star break with a right elbow contusion. He'll be available on Friday, but a return to the starting lineup is not guaranteed. Tyler Herro (ribs) participated fully in Thursday's practice and is listed as probable to play in what would be his first game since January 15. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (back) questionable vs. Atlanta
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 10:06 AM
NBA Injury Report
Norman Powell (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Powell missed Miami's last two games before the All-Star break due to lower back tightness, and he's back on the injury report for the same issue ahead of Friday's matchup with the Hawks. Kel'el Ware moved into the starting lineup in those games, most recently recording a double-double in Miami's February 11 win over the Pelicans. |
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Keshad Johnson Keshad Johnson (calf) misses practice on Thursday
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 9:51 AM
Adam Lichtenstein
Keshad Johnson (calf) did not practice on Thursday.
Analysis: The slam dunk champion will still travel with the Heat for their game in Atlanta on Friday, so this doesn't mean he will miss the game. However, he hasn't been part of the rotation this season, so his status won't impact much for Miami. |
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Tyler Herro Herro (ribs) practices fully, will travel to ATL
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 9:45 AM
Adam Lichtenstein
Tyler Herro (ribs) was a full participant in practice on Thursday.
Analysis: Herro has been sidelined since Jan. 15 and has played in just 11 games this season. However, he will travel with the Heat to Atlanta for their game on Friday and could return to the lineup, with the Heat officially listing Herro as probable. Pelle Larsson has been starting in his place and would return to the bench if Herro is back. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro (ribs) expected back at practice
Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 10:07 AM
Anthony Chiang
According to Heat reporter Anthony Chiang, Tyler Herro (ribs) is expected to practice Thursday and should return to game action âin the coming days.â
Analysis: The timeline is still vague, but Herro's return to practice should certainly encourage fantasy managers who have been waiting on him to get back on the court. Until Herro is available, Simone Fontecchio and Myron Gardner should continue to see increased run. |
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Keshad Johnson Keshad Johnson wins 2026 slam dunk contest
Sat, Feb 14, 2026, 1:50 PM
Keshad Johnson won the slam dunk contest as part of NBA All-Star Saturday.
Analysis: Undrafted from Arizona in 2024, Johnson has been a part of the Heat's bench for the last two seasons. The 24-year-old forward won the slam dunk contest, besting the Spurs' Carter Bryant in the final round. Bryant earned the only 50 score of the night with a dunk that resembled Vince Carter's iconic dunk in the 2000 slam dunk contest, but failed to complete a dunk on his next turn. Johnson won the competition with a windmill jam after taking off from a step inside the free throw line. |
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