NOVEMBER 2, 2023•KANSASCITY.COM
Nets thriving on offense, face not-in-sync BullsThrough their early games, the Brooklyn Nets boast a top-10 offense in terms of scoring and field goal percentage, while the Chicago Bulls a...
Heat aim to end slump, face struggling WizardsThe Miami Heat, who are set to host the Washington Wizards on Friday night in their first game of the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament,...
NOVEMBER 2, 2023•SUNHERALD.COM
Dismal 1-4 start has Bam Adebayo talking trade deadline as Heat seeks swift solutionsMIAMI — Through both the best and toughest times, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra stresses the need to maintain perspective.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023•SUNHERALD.COM
Here's what the Celtics' new City Edition jerseys look like - The Boston GlobeThe Celtics will first wear these uniforms against the Brooklyn Nets on Nov. 10, which is the team’s first in-season tournament game.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023•BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Josh Richardson - Reaches 30 minutes WednesdayRichardson tallied four points (1-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 30 minutes Wednesday in the Heat's 109-105 loss to the Nets.
ImpactMaking his second appearance of the season after missing the Heat's first three games while recovering from a preseason foot injury, Richardson wasn't called upon to replace the injured Kevin Love (shoulder) on the top unit but nonetheless saw starter-level minutes. Love is due back for Friday's game against the Wizards and the Heat will also get Caleb Martin (knee) back at some point down the road, which could make it tough for Richardson to regularly reach the 30-minute mark. If Richardson can end up sticking in the 25-to-30-minute range, however, he could settle in as a low-end fantasy option in 12-team category leagues due to his ability to chip in across the board without being a standout in any one area.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Haywood Highsmith - Plays 22 minutes in season debutHighsmith (knee) logged 22 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 109-105 loss to Brooklyn, finishing with nine points (3-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and on...
ImpactHighsmith was cleared to make his season debut Wednesday after he had missed Miami's first four games while recovering from an MCL sprain of his left knee, an injury he suffered late in the preseason. Miami was without Kevin Love (shoulder) and Caleb Martin (knee) on Wednesday, and while the latter is facing an uncertain timeline for a return, Love should be back in action Friday versus the Wizards. The expected return of Love could result in Highsmith's playing time taking a hit if the Heat aren't missing any other key rotation players aside from Martin.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Dennis Smith Jr. - Questionable against ChicagoSmith (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
ImpactWhile Smith was upgraded from doubtful to questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Heat, he was ultimately ruled out. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up Friday, but it's at least encouraging that he'll carry a questionable designation on the team's initial injury report.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
