JAMAL CAIN NEWS

Pops for 18 points in victory Cain registered 18 points (6-7 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals over 19 minutes during Sunday's 123-110 victory over Orlando.

Impact The Heat ran a 15-man rotation Sunday, allowing Cain to go off for 18 points in 19 minutes. Miami will now play Atlanta in the first round of the Play-In Tournament, with a victory ensuring postseason action against the Celtics. Cain is unlikely to feature again moving forward, outside of any potential blowouts.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to Miami Cain has rejoined the Heat from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Sunday, Anthony Chiang reports.

Impact Cain has spent most of the season with the Skyforce but will add depth to the bench ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Pistons. He's averaged 23.1 points per game with Sioux Falls but just 4.4 points per game contest in 15 bench appearances with the Heat.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Indiana The Heat recalled Cain from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce, and he'll be active for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports...

Impact Cain hasn't played for the Heat since Jan. 14, despite being on a two-way contract. However, with Miami shorthanded Wednesday, the 23-year-old could claim a small role in the rotation.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heat with three ticking clocks on two-way players Orlando Robinson, Jamal Cain Even though the Miami Heat have only two players under two-way contract, which is the NBA limit, they are facing three ticking clocks. With...

JANUARY 22, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Jamal Cain Rejoins Miami Heat For Tonight's Game Against Dallas Mavericks Cain back with the team after G League stint

JANUARY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rejoins Miami, available Friday Cain has rejoined the Heat and will be available for Friday's matchup against the Mavericks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Cain scored 27 and 36 points, respectively, in his past two G League appearances with the Sioux Falls Skyforce and has been awarded with an elevation. Miami is relatively healthy, so it's unlikely Cain sees an expanded role against Dallas, though he has played at least 20 minutes in each of his last three NBA appearances.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets career high off bench Cain ended with 12 points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds and three assists over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 112-111 victory over the Thunder.

Impact Cain was one of five Heat players to reach double figures in scoring, setting a career-high scoring total in extended minutes off the bench. Cain has surpassed the double-digit scoring mark on two occasions this year.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return to G League The Heat assigned Cain to the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the G League on Thursday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Cain is on a two-way deal, so he will have to split time between the Heat and Skyforce for the remainder of the season. He didn't play in Miami's last two games and hasn't logged double-digit minutes since Nov. 27.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to NBA Cain has been recalled by Miami and will be available for Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Caleb Martin (ankle), Kyle Lowry (knee) and Gabe Vincent (knee) have all been ruled out, so Miami will add Cain back to the active roster to serve as depth. Cain has made eight appearances at the NBA level, posting 4.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 11.6 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely available versus Rockets Cain is joining the Heat in Houston and should be available for the evening's clash with the Rockets.

Impact Cain and Nikola Jovic have been recalled from the Skyforce ahead of Thursday's game, potentially signaling that multiple Miami players will sit out. Cain logged double-digit minutes for a brief stretch in November but doesn't figure to be a major contributor Thursday unless additional absences surface beyond the players already listed as questionable.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Skyforce Cain was assigned to the G League on Saturday, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Cain is joined by Nikola Jovic and Dru Smith in the transfer. However, Cain will be the only one of the three who will remain with Sioux Falls for a significant amount of time. Cain will shift into a primary role in the G League for as long as he is with the team.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active Wednesday Cain (illness) is active for Wednesday's game against Boston, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Although battling an illness, Cain will be available off the bench for the Heat on Wednesday. The forward has totaled 10 points across his last three performances.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Wednesday Cain is probable to play in Wednesday's matchup with Boston due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Cain has seen increased playing time in November due to the Heat's numerous injuries. With Jimmy Butler (knee) out again, Cain could crack double-digit minutes for the sixth time in seven games.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Cain (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Cain has been battling with an illness but is expected to be available off the bench Sunday, and that has been a trend for him of late. He's logged double-digit minutes in each of Miami's last six games, as the Heat have been dealing with a long list of injuries.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Sunday Cain (illness) is probable for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Cain has been in the rotation lately as the Heat have dealt with an extensive injury report. That's likely not changing Sunday, as six of Cain's teammates are listed as questionable.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Friday Cain (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against the Wizards, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact It appears Cain should be available Friday despite the illness that caused him to land on the injury report. He's averaging 7.0 points and 3.8 rebounds in 18.3 minutes per contest over the last four games, and he should see a similar workload against Washington if he's ultimately cleared to play.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Cain is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards due to an illness, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Miami's injury report remains extensive. Fantasy managers should check back in before tipoff to see who's available. Over the past four games, Cain has averaged 7.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 18.3 minutes.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat's Jamal Cain and Haywood Highsmith Provide Energy Boost Cain and Highsmith thriving in Heat’s developmental program

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Packs stat sheet Cain contributed six points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 113-105 win over the Wizards.

Impact Cain didn't put up any kind of eye-popping production, but he did contribute across the board and continues to see a sizable workload off the bench given Miami's extensive injury report. He should continue to receive opportunities until Duncan Robinson (ankle), Max Strus (shoulder) and Jimmy Butler (knee) return to health.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heat in process of raising Cain amid flurry of injuries, 'We like his spirit' The Miami Heat found themselves playing Jamal Cain out of necessity. They have been impressed with the early returns.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Scores career-high 10 points Cain totaled 10 points (5-7 FG), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 25 minutes during Monday's 105-101 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Cain logged meaningful minutes for the injury-riddled Heat, notching double-digit scoring for the first time in his career. With the team visibly thin on troops, Cain has been able to strut his stuff on a nightly basis over the past week. It's always nice to see young players getting a crack but from a fantasy perspective, there is very little that needs to be done.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Decent showing in limited action Cain racked up eight points (4-6 FG), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 12 minutes during Sunday's 113-87 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Cain has now appeared in four of his team's last five contests after being recalled by the Heat on Nov. 11. He's unlikely to make a big impact given his current spot on the depth chart, but he'll add a few points and rebounds on occasion.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Miami The Heat transferred Cain from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Friday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact After spending some time in the G League, Cain will rejoin the parent squad and be available for Saturday's game against the Hornets. Cain has yet to appear in an NBA game this season, but he's averaged 20.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals in two G League contests.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will join Heat on Friday Cain will join the Heat for Friday's game against the Pacers, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

Impact The Heat are calling up Cain since Jimmy Butler (hip), Victor Oladipo (knee) and Nikola Jovic (nose) are all out Friday. The two-way forward could see depth minutes behind Haywood Highsmith and Caleb Martin against the Pacers.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continues strong preseason Cain totaled 15 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block over 31 minutes in a 118-110 preseason win over Houston on Monday.

Impact Cain led all players with 31 minutes in the contest and put up another strong stat line, tying for second on the team with 15 points and adding six boards. The 23-year-old had his Exhibit 10 deal converted to a two-way contract Sunday, a strong indication that Miami is pleased with what it has seen from him so far. Cain has scored at least 15 points and grabbed at least six rebounds in each of his past three preseason games.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE