DECEMBER 16, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
MIAMI HEAT 9-8 · 5TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
9-8 · 5TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem Starting Tonight Against Houston Rockets The Heat only have eight players available because of injuries
Active Thursday Jovic (back) is available Thursday against Houston, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact After spending some time with the team's G League affiliate, Miami recalled Jovic hoping to have him available for Thursday. Since rejoining the Heat, Jovic has been dealing with back spasms and was initially downgraded to questionable. The 2022 first-round pick could see an uptick in minutes barring any setbacks, as the Heat have several players ruled inactive Thursday.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available Thursday Robinson (ankle) will take the floor for Thursday's game against Houston.
Impact As expected, Robinson is active for Thursday's contest after being listed as probable due to a left ankle sprain. With Kyle Lowry (rest), Gabe Vincent (knee), and Victor Oladipo (knee) all sidelined for the game, Robinson could see a significant workload off the bench.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Active as expected Strus (shoulder) will play in Thursday's tilt with the Rockets, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Strus will receive a second straight start with Kyle Lowry (rest) out for the contest. However, Jimmy Butler (knee) and Tyler Herro (ankle) will also be active and are expected to command the majority of the offensive load. Strus is still a solid streaming option and has averaged 13.5 points and 2.8 3PM in 31.6 minutes per game this season.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will start Thursday Haslem will start Thursday against the Rockets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Haslem will receive his first start for the Heat since Aug. 14, 2020, with Bam Adebayo (ankle) and Dewayne Dedmon (foot) both unavailable Thursday. With Miami's frontcourt depleted, Orlando Robinson will likely see minutes off the bench in relief of Haslem.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Thursday Herro (ankle) will play in Thursday's game against Houston, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Herro will be expected to take on more usage with Kyle Lowry (rest) and Bam Adebayo (ankle) inactive for the contest. Joining Herro in the starting lineup are Max Strus, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin and Udonis Haslem.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Active as expected Butler (knee) will play and start in Thursday's matchup against the Rockets, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Butler sat out the Heat's first leg of a back-to-back set Wednesday due to injury management but will return to the hardwood for Thursday's contest. With Kyle Lowry resting and Bam Adebayo (ankle) sitting, Butler and Tyler Herro should assume the majority of the offensive load.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Active Thursday Martin (ankle) is good to go for Thursday's game against Houston, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Martin will play despite being listed as questionable due to left ankle soreness. With Kyle Lowry (rest) and Bam Adebayo (ankle) out Thursday, Martin could see increased usage within the Miami offense.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heat's Oladipo gets a night off amid positive steps in return; Lowry, Adebayo, Dedmon also out vs. Rockets In the wake of a pair of confidence-building, optimism-creating performances, Victor Oladipo was given the night off Thursday against the Ho...
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Ruled out Thursday Adebayo (ankle) will be sidelined for Thursday's matchup with the Rockets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Adebayo hinted at sitting out Thursday's contest with it being the tail end of a back-to-back set and will, in fact, be taking the night off. With Dewayne Dedmon (foot) also ruled out for the contest, Miami will likely turn to a combination of Orlando Robinson, Nikola Jovic (back) and Udonis Haslem to fill center minutes. Adebayo's next opportunity to take the floor will come Saturday in San Antonio.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Miami Heat's Dewayne Dedmon Out Tonight Against Houston Rockets Dedmon will not play because of foot soreness
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Miami Heat's Kyle Lowry Out Tonight Against Houston Rockets Lowry is being held out for rest purposes versus Houston
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Probable Tonight Against Houston Rockets After one-game absence, Butler expected back in lineup against Rockets
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Heat's Oladipo gets a night off amid positive steps in return; Lowry, Dedmon also out vs. Rockets In the wake of a pair of confidence-building, optimism-creating performances, Victor Oladipo was given the night off Thursday against the Ho...
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM
Listed probable Thursday Strus is considered probable for Thursday's game versus the Rockets despite a right shoulder impingement.
Impact Strus has held a probable designation for weeks at this point and hasn't missed a game since Nov. 25, so there is little reason to anticipate anything different Thursday. Strus could also be in for healthy minutes, with numerous others potentially sitting out.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Thursday Dedmon is out for Thursday's matchup with Houston due to left foot plantar fasciitis.
Impact Dedmon will miss the second night of the Heat's back-to-back due to a nagging foot injury. Orlando Robinson and Nikola Jovic (back) could see extended minutes in his absence. Dedmon's next chance to play surfaces Saturday versus the Spurs.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Probable at Houston Herro (ankle) is probable for Thursday's matchup against the Rockets.
Impact Though Herro is expected to play, he's still part of Miami's 12-man injury report. Coach Erik Spoelstra is leaning on Herro heavily during this stretch. The guard hasn't seen fewer than 34 minutes in a game since Nov. 23, and he's averaging 21.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 38.1 minutes across the last 10 games.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Probable at Houston Robinson (ankle) is probable for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
Impact Robinson is part of the Heat's 12-man injury report, though he's expected to play. His role has fluctuated throughout the season, but he could see a bump with so many players sidelined. In 17.0 minutes per game, the shooter is averaging 6.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists. However, he's hitting just 32.6 percent of his threes -- this being the third straight season with declining efficiency from deep.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Officially questionable Thursday Adebayo is questionable for Thursday's game against Houston due to a left ankle sprain.
Impact Adebayo hinted after Wednesday's win over Oklahoma City that he could sit out for the second half of the back-to-back Thursday, and he's dealing with a sprained left ankle. While it's still possible he plays against Houston, the Heat may choose to rest him Thursday, particularly since Jimmy Butler (knee) will likely be able to return to action.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs questionable tag Thursday Martin is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Rockets due to left ankle irritation.
Impact Martin joins a bevy of Heat players on the injury report, which has become a frequent occurrence. It remains to be seen how many players will be available Thursday, but Martin could be in for a heavy workload if he's one of them.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Downgraded to questionable Jovic is questionable for Thursday's game at Houston due to back spasms.
Impact Jovic was recalled from the G League with hopes he could be available Thursday, but now he's an addition to the Heat's extensive 12-man injury report. There's still a chance he's available, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him in the rotation if that's the case. In his 11 appearances, he's averaged 6.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 15.4 minutes.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Getting rest day Thursday Lowry will sit out Thursday's game against the Rockets for rest purposes.
Impact Lowry has sat only one game this season and hasn't quite been up to his usual standards of late, averaging just 10.4 points and 5.4 assists over 34.0 minutes in his last five appearances. The veteran will get a breather Thursday to recharge the batteries and figures to be back in action Saturday versus the Spurs.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Officially out against Houston Oladipo won't play in Thursday's game versus the Rockets due to left knee injury management.
Impact Oladipo will miss his first game Thursday after missing the beginning of the season due to left knee tendinosis. However, the veteran guard is likely only sitting out because it is the second night of a back-to-back. Fantasy managers can expect Oladipo to return to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to return Thursday Butler (knee) is probable for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
Impact Butler sat out Wednesday against the Thunder due to right knee injury management, but he'll likely be back in action for the second half of the back-to-back set. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 23.8 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists in 33.6 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined Thursday Vincent (knee) is out for Thursday's matchup with the Rockets.
Impact Vincent's absence streak will extend to six games due to a left knee effusion. Haywood Highsmith is a candidate to see extended minutes in his absence. Vincent's next chance to play will be Saturday's game versus San Antonio.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
