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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (toe) to remain out Monday vs. Cavs
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 8:06 AM
Ira Winderman
Bam Adebayo (toe) will remain out for Monday's matchup with the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Adebayo will miss a third straight game, which should mean another start for Kel'el Ware. Over his last two games sans Bam, Ware has recorded 18 rebounds, two steals and six blocks. |
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Nikola Jovic Jovi? drops career-high 29 in win over Blazers
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 2:00 AM
Nikola Jovi? amassed a career-high 29 points (10-of-16 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), nine rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block over 31 minutes, powering the Heat to a 136-131 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Jovi? nearly recorded a triple-double off the bench against a Portland team that entered the night ranked ninth in defensive rating. He connected on three of seven attempts from beyond the arc and shot 63 percent from the field overall. The 22-year-old hasn't exactly been a consistent fantasy contributor this season, but performances like this offer glimpses of his all-around upside as he continues to develop. An increase in three-point volume would go a long way toward unlocking his long-term scoring ceiling. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaquez contributes 14/12/7/1 line to beat Trail Blazers
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 1:56 AM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. accounted for 14 points (6-of-15 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), 12 rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 29 minutes in Saturday's win over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Jaquez, who entered the night questionable with an ankle injury, served as Miami's offensive catalyst, dishing out seven assists and delivering several clutch buckets ??" including a go-ahead layup with just over two minutes left. The 24-year-old guard has done a little bit of everything for the Heat while Tyler Herro remains sidelined following offseason ankle surgery, averaging 17 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in 30 minutes per game ??" all career highs. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) available vs. Portland
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 12:34 PM
Ira Winderman
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) is available to play against the Trail Blazers on Saturday.
Analysis: Jaquez exited early on Friday with an ankle injury and popped up on the injury report as questionable as a result. However, Jaquez will be available and should play a significant role off the bench after logging 33 minutes in a blowout win against Charlotte. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell, Pelle Larsson in vs. Portland
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 12:32 PM
Ira Winderman
Norman Powell (ankle) and Pelle Larsson (illness) are available against the Trail Blazers on Saturday.
Analysis: Both wings were initially listed as probable, so their availability isn't surprising. They'll both occupy their typical spots in the starting lineup, barring a change from Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson (illness) probable Saturday vs. POR
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 8:20 AM
Pelle Larsson (illness) is probable for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Larsson is still likely to play given his probable designation. He would even have some fantasy value in deeper formats if Norman Powell or Jaime Jaquez Jr. are unable to suit up after suffering injuries on Friday night. Larsson is coming off a 20-point game on Friday night as well. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez (ankle) questionable Saturday vs. POR
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 8:11 AM
Jaime Jaquez (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Jaquez left Friday's game against the Hornets with an ankle injury. The 24-year-old shooting guard sprained his ankle with just minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. His status is up in the air given his questionable designation. If Jaquez is ruled out, Nikola Jovic figures to see additional minutes. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (ankle) probable Saturday vs. POR
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 8:07 AM
Norman Powell (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Powell briefly left Friday's game against the Hornets with a sprained ankle. The 32-year-old point guard finished the game with a team-high 25 points in 27 minutes. Powell is on the injury report for Saturday, but he's likely to suit up given his probable designation. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (toe) out Saturday vs. Trail Blazers
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 7:57 AM
Bam Adebayo (toe) is out for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Adebayo was diagnosed with a big toe sprain earlier this week. While the 28-year-old center is set to miss his second consecutive game, it's a relief for fantasy managers that he avoided a major injury. Kel'el Ware should continue to start in place of Adebayo until he returns. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. exits win with sprained ankle
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 5:53 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) finished Friday's win over the Hornets with 18 points (8-of-15 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Jaquez has gotten off to an excellent start this season, providing seventh-round value in nine-cat formats. Unfortunately, fantasy managers will have to account for the possibility that he doesn't play in Saturday's game against Portland after spraining his left ankle with just over a minute remaining in Friday's victory. If Jaquez sits, that would free up additional minutes for fellow reserve Nikola Jovi?, who finished with 10 points, four rebounds, three assists, three steals and one blocked shot in 19 minutes. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson scores career-high 20 points
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 5:44 PM
Pelle Larsson tallied 20 points (8-of-11 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Friday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Larsson has started Miami's last six games, providing inconsistent value on the offensive end of the floor. He's reached double figures three times, with Friday's point total being a career-high for the second-year wing. Rostered in one percent of Yahoo! leagues, Larsson has been an 11th-round player in nine-cat formats since moving into the starting five. If Norman Powell or Jaime Jaquez Jr. cannot play in Saturday's game against Portland after suffering sprained ankles during Friday's victory, Larsson will be worth the risk in deeper leagues. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins scores 20 points vs. Charlotte
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 5:42 PM
Andrew Wiggins accounted for 20 points (9-of-16 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers in Friday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: For the first time this season, Wiggins has scored 20 points or more in consecutive games. A top-50 player over the last week, the Heat forward has been a seventh-round player in nine-cat formats this season. His short-term value will be impacted by the availability of Norman Powell and Jaime Jaquez Jr., who both suffered sprained ankles during Friday's victory. Add Bam Adebayo's foot injury, and this is a good time to have Wiggins on your fantasy roster. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (ankle) finishes with team-high 25
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 5:38 PM
Norman Powell (ankle) amassed 25 points (10-of-20 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers in Friday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Powell, who missed three games last week with a groin injury, exited Friday's game during the second quarter after spraining his right ankle. The good news is that he was back on the court to begin the third quarter and ultimately logged 27 minutes. However, with the Heat hosting the Trail Blazers, there may be some concern surrounding Powell's availability. Consider him questionable for Miami's final game of Week 3. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson (illness) available Friday vs. CHA
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 12:18 PM
Ira Winderman
Pelle Larsson (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Larsson has been upgraded from questionable to available and should retain his place in the starting lineup. While he's had his moments, the second-year wing has not been consistent enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson (illness) downgraded to questionable
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 10:35 AM
Ira Winderman
Pelle Larsson (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Larrson was added to the injury report early Friday afternoon, potentially leaving the Heat down a wing within the rotation. If he can't play, one of Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jovi? or Simone Fontecchio will move into the starting lineup. Of the four options, Jaquez offers the highest fantasy upside. |
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Bam Adebayo No Big Deal: Adebayo diagnosed with big toe sprain
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 9:05 AM
Miami Heat
Bam Adebayo is day-to-day with a left big toe sprain and will not play on Friday against the Hornets.
Analysis: Adebayo left Wednesday's game after only eight minutes with what was referred to as a foot injury. He had an MRI on Thursday, and the results appear to be great news for the Heat. A big toe sprain could linger, and the Heat are likely to be cautious with their big man this early in the season, but it's a relief for the team that Adebayo has avoided a major injury. Kel'el Ware should start in place of Adebayo and see a big boost in production until Adebayo returns. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (foot) to be evaluated Thursday
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 5:48 PM
Will Manso
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said after Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets that they'll learn more about the severity of Bam Adebayo's foot injury on Thursday.
Analysis: Adebayo injured his left foot during the first half of Thursday's game, and while the Heat announced that he was questionable to return, the three-time All-Star never did. Losing Bam for an extended period of time would be massive for the Heat, thrusting Kel'el Ware into the spotlight. He played 27 minutes off the bench in Denver, finishing with 13 points, 13 rebounds, four steals, one block and two three-pointers. Ware is rostered in 60 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and managers in 10-team leagues may want to get ahead of the rush to add the second-year center. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell has 23 points, four threes in loss
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 5:46 PM
Norman Powell had 23 points (5-of-15 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), two rebounds, one steal and four three-pointers against the Nuggets on Wednesday.
Analysis: Powell returned from a groin injury that caused him to miss three games on Monday with 21 points in a win over his former team the Clippers. The 32-year-old shooting guard continues to look like he's over the injury as he dropped 23 points and four threes on the Nuggets on Wednesday. Powell will have Thursday off before the Heat play a back-to-back on Friday and Saturday. Playing in both of those games appears to be the last hurdle for Powell. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins hits three triples, scores 17 pts
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 7:19 PM
Andrew Wiggins tallied 17 points (7-of-12 FGs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Monday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: After an inefficient 15-point effort against the Lakers on Sunday, Wiggins rebounded with a solid offensive showing against the Clippers. He shot over 50 percent from the field and recorded a complete stat line in the 120-119 victory. However, the production was limited outside of points and three-pointers. The good news for fantasy managers is that Wiggins' output has been respectable outside of free-throw percentage, as he's making just 57.9 percent of his attempts. Remove that category from the equation, and Wggins is a top-100 player. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo records 25/10/4/2 line vs. Clippers
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 7:15 PM
Bam Adebayo accounted for 25 points (10-of-18 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Monday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Adebayo recorded his fourth double-double of the season on Monday, helping Miami hold on for a one-point win. And after shooting 36.2 percent from the field in his first three games, the Heat center has been a more efficient scorer. Adebayo has scored 25 points or more in three of his last four and has provided top-15 value in nine-cat formats during this stretch. Getting Tyler Herro back will help with the offensive spacing when that time comes, but Adebayo should be fine regardless of who else is available for the Heat. |
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