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Norman Powell Norman Powell hopes to re-sign with Heat
Sat, Feb 14, 2026, 5:35 AM
Miami Herald
Norman Powell said recently that he hopes to remain with the Heat when he hits free agency this summer.
Analysis: After putting up All-Star-level numbers with the Clippers last season, Powell was traded to the Heat ahead of the final year of his current contract. And the move east has been a successful one for the guard individually, going into the All-Star break with averages of 23.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.9 three-pointers per game. That production was good enough to earn Powell his first All-Star nod, and he hopes to continue the relationship with the Heat for years to come. âHopefully, there's some good synergy from what they've seen that I bring to the table,â Powell said, according to the Miami Herald. âAnd hopefully a deal is able to be done sometime. But yeah, I see myself being here and being a part of the Heat organization for however long they'll have me.â Having entered the season with a Yahoo! ADP of 86, Powell has offered top-50 fantasy value for most of the season. A lingering subplot for the Heat is Giannis Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee, and the team is one of many that will have more resources at its disposal in the summer to make a move for the star forward if he becomes available. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jaime Jaquez Jr. drops 23/8/4/3/2 line vs. NOR
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 5:42 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. notched 23 points (10-of-22 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks in Wednesday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: While he wasn't the choice to fill the void left in the starting lineup by Andrew Wiggins, that didn't prevent Jaquez from having another solid night at the office. And it was much needed, as the Heat wing totaled 13 points on 3-of-19 shooting against the Wizards and Jazz. Jaquez's 23 points were the most in a game for him since a December 27 win over the Pacers in which he dropped 28. Add in the other categories, and this was an excellent night to have Jaquez rostered. Myron Gardner made the spot start in Wiggins' absence, finishing with eight points, 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in 23 minutes. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo posts 27/14/4 stat line, four blocks
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 5:42 PM
Bam Adebayo finished Wednesday's win over the Pelicans with 27 points (6-of-19 FGs, 13-of-17 FTs), 14 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and two three-pointers.
Analysis: While his season-long value has not met the expectations of most fantasy managers, Adebayo goes into the All-Star break on a high note. He scored at least 20 points in 11 of his last 13 games, recording eight double-doubles. During this run, Adebayo was a third-round player in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. The Heat complete their Week 17 with two games after the All-Star break, starting with the Hawks on February 20. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins (toe) downgraded to out vs. NOR
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 1:07 PM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Wiggins (toe) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Wiggins is officially out after being listed as questionable on the injury report. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Simone Fontecchio, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jovi? being candidates to fill the void. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Jaquez offers the highest fantasy ceiling. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins (toe) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 10:02 AM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Wiggins (toe) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Pelicans.
Analysis: The Heat will already be without a number of key players, and Wiggins' absence would make the team severely shorthanded. If Wiggins is ultimately ruled out, Simone Fontecchio, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jovi? will pick up the slack. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell, Pelle Larsson out Wednesday
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 9:57 AM
NBA Injury Report
Norman Powell (back) and Pelle Larsson (arm) are out for Wednesday's matchup with the Pelicans.
Analysis: With Powell and Larsson out for another game, Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez Jr. will get longer looks in Miami's rotation. Jaquez Jr. is the preferred streaming option due to his ability to contribute meaningfully in multiple categories. |
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Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins puts up 26/5/2 line vs. Utah
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 5:34 PM
Andrew Wiggins led the Heat with 26 points (9-of-18 FGs, 4-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one block and four three-pointers in a 115-111 loss to the Jazz on Monday.
Analysis: This was the second time in his last three games that Wiggins scored exactly 26 points, a number he has only surpassed on two other occasions this season. Wiggins has been solid this season, and his production as of late, poor free throw shooting aside, has been excellent. He was the leading scorer for Miami in this game, though it wasn't enough to get the win. He'll look to stay hot in New Orleans on Wednesday. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo records double-double in loss
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 5:24 PM
Bam Adebayo recorded a double-double on Monday with 23 points (8-of-18 FGs, 6-of-10 FTs), 11 rebounds, five assists and one three-pointer against the Jazz.
Analysis: Adebayo didn't have an efficient night shooting the ball, but he was able to record a 20-point double-double for the seventh time in 2026. His five-game streak with at least one steal came to a close, and this was also his eighth straight game without a block. Despite being one of the best defenders in the league, Adebayo hasn't contributed as much on that end for fantasy managers this season. Miami's final game before the All-Star break will be in New Orleans on Wednesday. |
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Tyler Herro Tyler Herro (ribs) still lacks return timeline
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 12:11 PM
Anthony Chiang
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said on Monday that Tyler Herro (ribs) is progressing but still has no return timeline.
Analysis: When asked about Herro's rib injury and a potential return timeline, all Spoelstra would say was that the guard is making progress in his recovery. With the All-Star break just days away, Herro could be out until after the team returns. While Pelle Larsson has been his replacement in the starting lineup, the second-year wing is also out for Monday's game against the Jazz. Simone Fontecchio and Myron Gardner have seen their minutes increase recently, with the latter playing 21 minutes as the starter in Sunday's win over the Wizards. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson (elbow) remains out vs. Utah
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 11:56 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pelle Larsson (elbow) has been ruled out against the Jazz on Monday.
Analysis: Larsson will miss a second straight game, which allowed Myron Gardner to log 21 minutes as a starter and contribute 10 points, seven rebounds, six assists, two steals and two triples as a starter. Gardener has been solid as a starter this year and holds some streaming appeal as long as he maintains that role. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (hip) upgraded to available vs. Utah
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 11:51 AM
Ira Winderman
Bam Adebayo (hip) is available for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Adebayo was on the injury report due to tightness in his right hip, but he's good to go for Monday. Kel'el Ware likely misses out on an opportunity to raise his ceiling via a move into the starting lineup. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (back) downgraded to out vs. Utah
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 11:49 AM
Ira Winderman
Norman Powell (back) is out for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Powell had to exit Sunday's game against the Wizards with lower back tightness, and that injury will keep him sidelined on Monday. Simone Fontecchio is a potential replacement in the starting lineup, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. will have a higher fantasy ceiling whether he starts or continues to come off the bench. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson (elbow) doubtful Monday vs. Jazz
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 7:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pelle Larsson (elbow) is doubtful for Monday's matchup with the Jazz.
Analysis: Larsson sustained a right elbow contusion in Friday's loss to the Celtics, and it cost him Sunday's win over the Wizards. Larsson is expected to sit out the second leg of Miami's back-to-back set, which means Simone Fontecchio should take on an expanded workload. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (back) questionable Monday vs. UTA
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 7:34 AM
NBA Injury Report
Norman Powell (back) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Jazz.
Analysis: Powell exited Sunday's matchup with Washington at the end of the third quarter with back tightness, but the Heat may have simply been cautious with Powell against Washington due to the blowout nature of the contest. If Powell is sidelined for the second leg of Miami's back-to-back set, Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez Jr. could see upticks in playing time. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo scores 22 points in blowout victory
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 10:26 AM
Bam Adebayo finished Sunday's win over the Wizards with 22 points (9-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, five steals and two three-pointers.
Analysis: With the Heat rolling to a 132-101 victory, Adebayo only needed to play 28 minutes on Sunday. After going on a run of eight consecutive games with at least 20 points, he entered Sunday having totaled 32 on 9-of-29 shooting in the last two. When you need to get right, it never hurts to run into one of the worst teams in the NBA. Adebayo and the Heat play four games in Week 17, starting with the Jazz on Monday. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (back) finished for the day
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 10:12 AM
Anthony Chiang
Norman Powell (back) will not return to Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Powell was ruled out at the end of the third quarter due to tightness in his lower back. With the Heat hosting the Jazz on Monday, it's likely that the team decided to sit Powell since they were up by a significant margin. Powell finished with 21 points, four rebounds, one steal and five three-pointers in 25 minutes. |
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Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo (hip) upgraded to available vs. WAS
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 6:22 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bam Adebayo (hip) is available for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Adebayo is good to go after being listed as probable initially. He'll take on his usual role as the starting center, with Kel'el Ware remaining with the reserves. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (hand) available vs. Washington
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 6:20 AM
NBA Injury Report
Norman Powell (hand) is available for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Powell was upgraded to probable on Sunday morning, so he was on track to be available. He'll take on his usual role as Miami's primary scoring option on the perimeter. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (hand) upgraded to probable vs. WAS
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 3:44 AM
NBA Injury Report
Norman Powell (hand) is probable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Initially questionable, Powell is on track to be available against the Wizards. And this could be a big game for the All-Star guard, as Washington is ranked 29th in points allowed per game and defensive rating. |
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Pelle Larsson Pelle Larsson (elbow) downgraded to out vs. WAS
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 3:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pelle Larsson (elbow) is out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Larsson, who suffered a right elbow contusion during Friday's loss to the Celtics, was initially listed as doubtful. Simone Fontecchio replaced him in the lineup to begin the second half on Friday, so he may be the next man up to fill the void in the starting lineup. |
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