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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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Jaime Jaquez Jaquez scores 28 off the bench in win over Pacers
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 5:16 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 28 points (11-of-15 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, three assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Saturday's lopsided win over the Pacers.
Analysis: Jaquez supplied a spark off the bench in this one, knocking down 11-of-15 from the floor to help lift Miami past the floundering Pacers. The 24-year-old is averaging 22.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.3 blocks over his last four games across the past week. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro (toe) progressing but lacks timetable
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 12:33 PM
Anthony Chiang
Tyler Herro (toe) is progressing in his recovery but still lacks a clearly defined return timeline.
Analysis: Herro has not appeared in a game since December 9, with Saturday's matchup with the Pacers being the seventh straight that he's missed. According to Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, the guard is progressing in his recovery, but he does not have a timeline for return. Once Herro is cleared to return and play without restrictions, Pelle Larsson is the player most likely headed to the bench, with Davion Mitchell's defense keeping him with the starters. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro (toe) out Saturday vs. Pacers
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 7:10 AM
Tyler Herro (toe) is out for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Herro is set to miss his seventh consecutive game with a toe injury. Davion Mitchell had six points and seven assists in 29 minutes as the starting point guard in the win over the Hawks on Friday. He'll continue to have that role with Herro out. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (back) out Saturday vs. Pacers
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 7:06 AM
Bam Adebayo (back) is out for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Adebayo is set to miss another game with lower back tightness. Kel'el Ware will continue to see a bump in usage while Pelle Larsson started and had 21 points in Friday's win over the Hawks. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson (ankle) scores 21 points in return
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 3:25 PM
Pelle Larsson (ankle) accounted for 21 points (9-of-13 FGs), six rebounds, five assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Friday's win over the Hawks.
Analysis: Friday's game was the first for Larsson since December 9, as a sprained left ankle sidelined him. And with Bam Adebayo (back) unavailable, the second-year wing was inserted into the starting lineup. To say that Larsson's performance in Atlanta was encouraging would be an understatement; the 21 points were a career-high, and he also provided solid value in rebounds, assists and three-pointers. With Adebayo and Tyler Herro (toe) out, Larsson and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (16/5/3/3 with one three-pointer) have higher fantasy ceilings. The difference is that while Jaquez doesn't need to start to provide solid value, Larsson does. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell paces Heat with 25 points Friday
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 3:24 PM
Norman Powell finished Friday's win over the Hawks with 25 points (9-of-16 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Powell and the Heat won in Atlanta by a comfortable margin, with a 31-19 second quarter allowing the visitors to grab control. The 25 points were the most he's scored in a game in three weeks, when the Heat guard dropped 28 on the Magic on December 5. With Bam Adebayo (back) joining Tyler Herro (toe) on the sidelines, Powell becomes Miami's top scoring option, which should raise his fantasy ceiling. The return home for their final game of Week 10 on Saturday against the Pacers, who also played on Friday. |
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Pelle Larsson MIA starts Mitchell, Powell, Pelle, Wiggins, Ware
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 12:45 PM
NBA Lineups
Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins and Kel'el Ware will start Friday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Larsson is back after missing five games with a sprained ankle, and he has been inserted into the starting lineup. The Heat are without Bam Adebayo (back), opening up a spot for Larsson. The other four starters are unchanged. |
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Keshad Johnson Keshad Johnson (illness) available Friday vs. ATL
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 11:11 AM
NBA Injury Report
Keshad Johnson (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Johnson will be available for Friday's game despite dealing with an illness. However, his availability does not affect fantasy basketball, even with Tyler Herro unavailable. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson (ankle) available Friday vs. Atlanta
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 11:08 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pelle Larsson (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Larsson is good to go after missing Miami's last five games with a sprained left ankle. He'll provide additional depth on the wings but should not be considered a must-roster player in fantasy leagues. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovi? (elbow) available Friday vs. Atlanta
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 11:06 AM
NBA Injury Report
Nikola Jovi? (elbow) is available for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: After a four-game absence, Jovi? will be available for Friday's game. With Bam Adebayo (back) out, there may be additional minutes available to Jovi?, but he's unlikely to get the run needed to affect fantasy basketball. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (back) downgraded to out Friday
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 11:03 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bam Adebayo (back) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Adebayo was initially doubtful for Friday's game, so the downgrade in status was expected. Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are potential replacements, with the latter offering a slightly higher ceiling, especially in category leagues. |
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