Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami Heat - News - October 18, 2023

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Haywood Highsmith - Will miss start of regular seasonHighsmith will miss the start of the regular season after being diagnosed with a left MCL sprain, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

ImpactHighsmith had already been ruled out for the preseason finale against the Rockets on Friday, but it seems the injury is more severe than originally expected. He averaged 9.3 points per game across four preseason contests. Highsmith's absence could open up playing time for Nikola Jovic and Jaime Jaquez (groin) to begin the 2023-24 regular season.

OCTOBER 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Josh Richardson - Considered day-to-dayRichardson (foot) is considered day-to-day after an MRI on Thursday came back negative, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

ImpactThis is good news for Richardson, but he'll have to wait for the discomfort to subside before getting the green light. Richardson has already been ruled out for Friday's preseason finale against Houston, and he should be considered questionable for Opening Night on Oct. 25 against the Pistons.

OCTOBER 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Heat move closer to whole, but uncertain of Butler's biteMIAMI — The question for the Miami Heat now is whether Jimmy Butler can put some teeth into the team’s preseason.

OCTOBER 19, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dress rehearsal game? How is Richardson's foot? Questions surround Heat entering preseason finaleWho will play in the preseason finale? How is Josh Richardson’s foot? Who will get the final few spots on the roster? A look at the question...

OCTOBER 19, 2023•MIAMIHERALD.COM

Haywood Highsmith - Won't suit up in preseason finaleHighsmith won't travel with the team for Friday's preseason game against the Rockets due to a left knee sprain, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

ImpactIt's unclear if Highsmith's injury is serious or if the Heat are just being cautious with him for the preseason finale. Regardless, his next chance to suit up will be Miami's regular-season opener against Detroit on Oct. 25.

OCTOBER 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jaime Jaquez Jr. - Won't play FridayJaquez (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason finale against Houston, Wes Goldberg of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

ImpactJaquez has been dealing with a groin injury for just over a week, and he'll miss a fourth consecutive game to close out the preseason. It's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Detroit.

OCTOBER 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Butler - Doesn't travel, could play FridayButler (dental procedure) didn't travel with the Heat for their road trip but could join the team later and suit up for Friday's preseason game against Houston, Wes Goldberg of the...

ImpactButler missed two games earlier in the preseason due to a dental procedure, and he'll undergo another one Thursday. While he isn't yet with the team in Houston, the Heat indicated that there's still a chance he's available for Friday's preseason finale. It would be surprising to see him unavailable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pistons, but it's possible he faces a minutes restriction if he isn't able to ramp up during Friday's exhibition game.

OCTOBER 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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