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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) questionable vs. Lakers
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 11:26 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Jaquez, who was not on the injury report for Tuesday's loss to the Hornets, is back on the list due to tightness in his left hip. He was also questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Magic, a game that he would log 30 minutes in. Jaquez was limited to 20 minutes on Tuesday. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins (toe) remains out vs. Lakers
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 11:15 AM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Wiggins (toe) is out for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Wiggins' continued absence should keep Pelle Larsson in the starting lineup for another game, increasing his short-term fantasy value. However, Larsson is not a must-stream player in 12-team leagues. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (calf) probable vs. Lakers
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 11:12 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bam Adebayo (calf) is probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Adebayo is on track to return to action Thursday night after sitting out Tuesday's loss to the Hornets. With Tyler Herro and Norman Powell available, Kel'el Ware will likely be headed to the bench. Ware should still be rostered in 12-team leagues, but he isn't as valuable in shallow formats when Miami's three stars are available. |
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Keshad Johnson Keshad Johnson tallies 15/5/1/3/1 line off bench
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 3:52 PM
Keshad Johnson provided a boost off the bench with 15 points (6-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, one assist, three steals, one block and three three-pointers against the Hornets on Tuesday.
Analysis: Johnson took on extra minutes off the bench with Bam Adebayo (calf) sidelined. He filled out the backup center minutes behind Kel'el Ware in what ended up being a small reserve lineup for Miami. Clearly, it wasn't an effective strategy. Still, Johnson was able to have a productive night in 20 minutes off the bench, though even if Bam misses another game, Johnson shouldn't be seen as a safe streaming option. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell starts, scores 17 points vs. Hornets
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 3:48 PM
Norman Powell started on Tuesday and contributed 17 points (7-of-17 FGs), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one three-pointer in a 136-106 loss to the Hornets.
Analysis: Powell returned from a seven-game absence with a groin injury on Saturday and scored 20 points off the bench. He fell short of that mark in this game, but he was still productive, and he moved into the starting unit with Bam Adebayo (calf) sidelined. If Adebayo is back to take on the Lakers on Thursday, either Powell or Pelle Larsson will be pushed to the bench, though Powell should see plenty of shots regardless. |
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Norman Powell MIA starting Davion, Herro, Powell, Larsson, Ware
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 12:44 PM
Ira Winderman
Davion Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, Pelle Larsson and Kel'el Ware will start against the Hornets on Tuesday.
Analysis: With Bam Adebayo (calf) sidelined for this game, Powell will return to the starting unit. Powell scored 20 points in 31 minutes off the bench on Saturday and should play a similar role in this game. Ware will shift over to be the primary center. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (calf) out Tuesday vs. Hornets
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 11:31 AM
Bam Adebayo (calf) is out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Adebayo avoided the Heat's original injury report, but was added Monday night as questionable with right calf tightness and downgraded to doubtful Tuesday afternoon. The 28-year-old's absence isn't a surprise at this point. Kel'el Ware should move into the starting lineup and stands to benefit from the most additional usage with Adebayo sidelined. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (calf) doubtful Tuesday vs. Hornets
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 9:51 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bam Adebayo (calf) is doubtful for Tuesday's matchup with the Hornets.
Analysis: Adebayo is unlikely to play against Charlotte, which means Kel'el Ware should replace him in the starting lineup. Ware should see a major boost in playing time and usage with Bam sidelined. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larson, Nikola Jovi? available Tuesday
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 8:46 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pelle Larsson (elbow) and Nikola Jovi? (back) are available for Tuesday's matchup with the Hornets.
Analysis: As expected, both players will take the court, and both should be in line for their usual workloads. Larsson should stick with the first unit while Andrew Wiggins (toe) is sidelined. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (calf) questionable vs. Charlotte
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 12:20 PM
NBA Injury Report
Bam Adebayo (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Absent from the Heat's initial injury report, Adebayo has been added due to right calf tightness. If he's unable to play, Simone Fontecchio could move into the starting lineup, with Kel'el Ware serving as the lone big. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins (toe) to remain sidelined vs. CHA
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 10:31 AM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Wiggins (toe) is out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Wiggins will miss a sixth consecutive game, with Kel'el Ware having started the last two. Starting alongside Bam Adebayo raises the second-year center's ceiling, and he's already rostered in most 12-team leagues. Managers in 10-team leagues should consider adding Ware if he's on the waiver wire. |
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Nikola Jovic Nikola Jovi? (back) probable vs. Charlotte
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 10:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Nikola Jovi? (back) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Jovi? is on track to play on Tuesday, which would be his first game action since February 20. Even with Andrew Wiggins (toe) sidelined, the minutes that Jovi? needs to achieve fantasy relevance are unlikely to be there. Leave him on the waiver wire. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson (elbow) probable vs. Charlotte
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 10:26 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pelle Larsson (elbow) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Larsson is dealing with a left elbow contusion, but the probable tag suggests that he will be available for Tuesday's game. With Andrew Wiggins (toe) still out, the second-year wing should remain in the starting lineup. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. tallies 22 points, seven assists
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 4:56 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. finished Saturday's loss to the Magic with 22 points (9-of-16 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one three-pointer.
Analysis: On a night when Tyler Herro (10/6/5 with one block and two three-pointers) struggled in his first game back from an injury, Jaquez did his best to compensate. He scored seven points in the fourth quarter, but the Heat's late rally fell four points short. While Jaquez's fantasy value has not been good enough to make him a must-roster player in all leagues, he's worth holding onto in 12-team category leagues. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (groin) scores 20 points in return
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 4:56 PM
Norman Powell (groin) recorded 20 points (7-of-15 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), one rebound, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Saturday's loss to the Magic.
Analysis: Powell returned to action after missing seven games with a groin injury, and he was used in a reserve role. However, he played 31 minutes and put up a respectable stat line. The Heat are off until Tuesday, and that may be when Powell returns to the starting lineup. If so, Kel'el Ware may be the player most likely headed to the bench. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo records 20 points, four steals
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 4:53 PM
Bam Adebayo amassed 20 points (6-of-15 FGs, 6-of-10 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, four steals, two blocks and two three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Magic.
Analysis: Bam was bound to cool off after dropping 83 points on Tuesday, but putting up 20-plus in consecutive games is nothing to scoff at. The Heat center has scored at least 20 points in nine straight games, and he's been a third-round player in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. The Heat play three games in Week 21, starting with the Hornets on Tuesday. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) upgraded to available
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 1:48 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) is available for Saturday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Not long after he was added to the injury report due to left hip tightness, Jaquez has been upgraded to available. He'll take on his usual role off the bench, where he has provided enough value to merit rostering in 12-team leagues. |
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Tyler Herro MIA starts Mitchell, Herro, Larsson, Adebayo, Ware
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 1:38 PM
Miami Heat
Davion Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Pelle Larsson, Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware will start Saturday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Herro is back after sitting out the last two games with a quad injury, and his return pushes Kasparas Jaku?ionis to the bench. Also of note is Norman Powell coming off the bench in his return from a back injury, leaving Larsson in the starting lineup. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) now questionable vs. ORL
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 1:31 PM
Anthony Chiang
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Absent from the initial injury report, Jaquez developed tightness in his left hip after the team's pregame walkthrough. If he's unable to play, the Heat will rely more on Simone Fontecchio and Pelle Larsson. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (groin) available Saturday vs. Magic
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 7:05 AM
Norman Powell (groin) is available for Saturday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Powell has missed the last seven games with groin strain, but is set to make his return against the Magic on Saturday. Pelle Larsson will head back to the bench with Powell returning to the starting lineup. |
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