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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovi? (elbow) probable vs. Minnesota
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 9:34 AM
NBA Injury Report
Nikola Jovi? (elbow) is probable to play against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Analysis: Jovi? struggled on Thursday, but before that, he had been playing incredibly well off the bench. He is dealing with an elbow contusion, but he isn't expected to miss Saturday's game, and he'll look to get back on track offensively. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson (ankle) questionable vs. Minnesota
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 9:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pelle Larsson (ankle) is questionable to play against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Analysis: Larsson missed Thursday's game after an early exit on Monday and could remain out for another game. His minutes were dispersed between Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jovi? and Dru Smith, though all three should continue to play their typical roles if Larsson returns. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. (thigh) probable vs. Minnesota
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 9:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (thigh) is probable to play against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Analysis: Jaquez is managing a right thigh contusion, but it isn't expected to impact his availability. He has been on an offensive tear recently and should continue to pour in the points while playing big minutes in this game. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (back) probable vs. Minnesota
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 9:24 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bam Adebayo (back) is probable to play against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Analysis: Adebayo is still managing soreness in his lower back, but it isn't expected to keep him out of the lineup. He should occupy his typical workload after contributing 15 points and 14 rebounds in his last game. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. tallies 19 points, five assists
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 3:43 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. produced 19 points (9-of-13 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, five assists and two steals in Thursday's win over the Pistons.
Analysis: Once again, Jaquez gave the Heat some much-needed production off the bench as they held off the Pistons in Detroit. He's scored at least 19 points in three straight and five of his last six, providing 10th-round per-game value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Coming off the bench limits Jaquez's value to managers in 10-team formats, but those competing in 12-team leagues should strongly consider adding him if he's on the waiver wire. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins records 17/7/1/2 line vs. Detroit
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 3:42 PM
Andrew Wiggins amassed 17 points (7-of-18 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, two steals and one three-pointer in Thursday's win over the Pistons.
Analysis: Five of Wiggins' seven rebounds were on the offensive end of the floor, the second time in three games that he's accomplished that feat. However, what will stand out to fantasy managers is the 17 points, as Wiggins has met or exceeded that number in four straight appearances. Rostered in 56 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has been a top-40 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Managers competing in 10-team leagues may want to consider adding Wiggins, especially with Tyler Herro (toe) still out. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo corrals game-high 14 rebounds vs. DET
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 3:42 PM
Bam Adebayo accounted for 15 points (5-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 14 rebounds, two steals and one three-pointer in Thursday's win over the Pistons.
Analysis: While the Heat only grabbed six more rebounds than the Pistons, their starting frontcourt combined to corral 11 offensive rebounds. Adebayo and Kel'El Ware (5/13/0/2/2) were responsible for three offensive rebounds apiece, while Andrew Wiggins grabbed five. Bam's double-double was his second in as many games after missing two games with a back injury. The Heat head home for their final two games of Week 11, a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell goes off for 36 points vs. Detroit
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 3:41 PM
Norman Powell finished Thursday's win over the Pistons with 36 points (12-of-23 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and seven three-pointers.
Analysis: Powell put on a show in the Motor City, finishing two points and one three-pointer shy of his season-highs in those categories. He continues to exceed his Yahoo! ADP (88) by a significant margin, providing third-round per-game value in eight-cat formats. And as long as the Heat are without Tyler Herro (toe), Powell's fantasy ceiling will remain high. |
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Simone Fontecchio Simone Fontecchio will play on Thursday
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 7:28 AM
Anthony Chiang
Simone Fontecchio (ankle) is available to play on Thursday against the Pistons.
Analysis: Fontecchio had been listed as questionable with left ankle inflammation, but he'll be good to go. That's good news for the Heat with Tyler Herro (toe) and Pelle Larsson (ankle) both out on Thursday. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson (ankle) remains out on Thursday
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 7:26 AM
Anthony Chiang
Pelle Larsson (ankle) is listed as out for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Larsson left Monday's game against the Nuggets with an ankle injury and has not healed enough to return. Nikola Jovi? stepped up in Larsson's absence on Monday, scoring 22 points on 7-of-12 from the field. While we shouldn't expect that level of production to continue, Jovi? will get another chance to duplicate that with both Larsson and Tyler Herro (toe) out. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro remains out Thursday with toe injury
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 7:23 AM
Anthony Chiang
Tyler Herro (toe) is out for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: We're now coming up on a month with Herro on the sidelines. He has now missed nine games and hasn't played since December 9th. With Pelle Harsson also out on Thursday, there should be extra usage for Davion Mitchell and Jaime Jaquez Jr. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovi? cans five three-pointers vs. Denver
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 4:22 PM
Nikola Jovi? recorded 22 points (7-of-12 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, five assists and five three-pointers in Monday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: A 28.4 percent three-point shooter entering Monday's game, Jovi? came up huge for the Heat on Monday. He matched his career-high with five three-pointers, needing eight attempts to hit that number. Add in the points, rebounds and assists, and this was an excellent night for the few who have Jovi? rostered. Rostered in 14 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has not been a reliable fantasy option this season. However, with Pelle Larsson leaving Monday's game with a sprained ankle, Jovi?'s value may increase in the short term. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. records 20 points, 11 assists
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 4:22 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. accumulated 20 points (8-of-11 FGs, 3-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, 11 assists and one three-pointer in Monday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: Jaquez finished Monday's victory with his fourth double-double of the season, but this was his first with points and assists. The 11 helpers were a career-high for the Heat wing, who has been an 11th-round player in eight-cat formats this season. While Jaquez doesn't have to be rostered in all leagues, he's definitely worthy of consideration in some 12-team formats, especially after Miami lost Pelle Larsson to a sprained ankle. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell tallies team-high 25 points vs. DEN
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 4:21 PM
Norman Powell accounted for 25 points (9-of-16 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), one rebound, four assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Monday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: Powell was one of eight Heat players in double figures in Monday's victory, the tenor of which changed when the Nuggets lost Nikola Joki? to a second-quarter knee injury. The Heat guard continues to exceed the expectations of fantasy managers, providing fourth-round per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Heat are off until Thursday when they visit the Pistons in their lone road game of the week. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (back) posts 13/10/4/1 line in return
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 4:20 PM
Bam Adebayo (back) finished Monday's win over the Nuggets with 13 points (5-of-10 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Back in the Heat lineup after a two-game absence with a back injury, Adebayo was under a minutes restriction on Monday. Between that and Miami taking control of the action with a 47-point third quarter, he only played 21 minutes. The good news for fantasy managers was that Adebayo still recorded a double-double with four assists. The Heat play three games in the final four days of Week 11, so don't be surprised if Bam gets an injury management night at some point. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson (ankle) will not return Monday
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 3:31 PM
Miami Heat
Pelle Larsson (ankle) will not return to Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Larsson sprained his right ankle when he stepped on the foot of Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. while running down the court in the third quarter. He immediately limped back to the locker room and is now done for the night. His absence frees up additional minutes for Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jovi?. Larsson missed time earlier this month with a sprained left ankle. |
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Bam Adebayo MIA starts Mitchell, Powell, Wiggins, Bam, Ware
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 1:06 PM
Miami Heat
Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware will start Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Adebayo is back after missing the last two games with a back injury. As a result of his return, Pelle Larsson will come off the bench, which lowers his fantasy ceiling. Ware continuing to start is good news for those who have him rostered, but his usage may take a hit with Adebayo in the lineup. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (back) available Monday vs. Nuggets
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 12:25 PM
Bam Adebayo (back) is available for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Adebayo will start after a two-game absence due to a back injury. Pelle Larsson will likely return to the bench with Adebayo back in the fold. Kel'el Ware will likely continue to start, though his usage takes a minor hit with Bam returning. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (back) probable vs. Denver on Monday
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 7:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bam Adebayo (back) is probable to play against the Nuggets on Monday.
Analysis: Adebayo is expected to be back following a two-game absence. Pelle Larsson has started the last two games in his stead but will likely return to the bench with Adebayo back in the lineup. Kel'el Ware should continue to start, but he may take a production hit. |
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Andrew Wiggins Wiggins drops 28 points in blowout win over Pacers
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 5:17 PM
Andrew Wiggins amassed 28 points (12-of-16 FGs), six rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block over 31 minutes, leading the Heat to a 142-116 blowout victory over the Pacers.
Analysis: Wiggins eclipsed the 20-point barrier for the first time since December 1, scoring 18 points in the second-half as Miami shot 58 percent from the floor (31-of-53) to score 83 points over the final two quarters. The 30-year-old has contributed seventh-round fantasy value this season, averaging 16.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks over 28 games. |
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