MIAMI HEAT NEWS

Active off bench Strus (shoulder) will play but not start in Thursday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Strus was probable coming into the game but was not listed in the starting five. Instead the Heat will opt to start Dru Smith to keep Victor Oladipo (knee), Duncan Robinson (ankle) and Strus together in the second unit. However, Strus will still likely see a significant workload in the absence of Kyle Lowry (rest) and Gabe Vincent (knee).

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first career start Thursday Smith will start Thursday against the Clippers.

Impact Smith is coming off one of his best G League performances of the season, during which the guard recorded 26 points, six assists, and four rebounds. The guard will receive his first ever start for the Heat in place of Max Strus (shoulder). So far with Miami, Smith has played in only four games, and he's averaging 11.5 minutes, 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active and starting Herro (ankle) will play and start Thursday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Herro was previously listed as probable for the contest, so his availability was to be expected. With Kyle Lowry resting, more usage should be available for Herro, making him extra appealing in daily formats

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss multiple games Vincent (knee), who has been ruled out Thursday against the Clippers, could miss a few more games, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Vincent is unavailable for a second consecutive game Thursday, and coach Erik Spoelstra said prior to tipoff that he wants the guard to be fully healthy prior to returning to the court. It wouldn't be surprising to see him miss Saturday's game against the Spurs, although his status for that matchup hasn't yet been determined.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In line to play Thursday Dedmon (foot) looks set to suit up for Thursday's game versus the Clippers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Dedmon should resume his backup duties behind Bam Adebayo, which hasn't proven to be particularly fruitful of late. Dedmon compiled just two combined points over 18 minutes in his last two appearances. However, he averaged 10.2 points and 4.2 rebounds in the five before that, so there is some fantasy upside to his game.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Will Play Tonight Against Los Angeles Clippers Butler back in the lineup after one-game absence

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Slated to play Thursday Butler (rest) is in line to suit up for Thursday's game versus the Clippers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Butler received a rest day in the second game of a back-to-back set Tuesday but is set to rejoin the action Thursday. Butler's season thus far has been right on par with previous campaigns, so he should be in fantasy lineups when he's available.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LA Clippers vs. Miami Heat Injury Report Revealed The Clippers and Heat both have several injuries

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

LA Clippers vs. Miami Heat Injury Report Revealed The Clippers and Heat both have several injuries

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo Among Players to Praise Brittney Griner's Release The Heat center reacts to Griner being returned to the United States.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard Out Tonight Against Miami Heat The Clippers All-Star will not play against the Miami Heat

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Charles Barkley's latest take on Heat? 'They need to start over'; Lowry given night off vs. Clippers In what seems like almost an annual call from the entertaining TNT analyst and former NBA All-Star, Charles Barkley again is calling for a b...

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Miami Heats Udonis Haslem Reacts to Brittney Griner's Release The Heat veteran was happy to see Griner return back home.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Miami Heat's Kyle Lowry Out Tonight Against Los Angeles Clippers Lowry will be sidelined for rest purposes

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Available against Clippers Jovic (foot) is available Thursday against the Clippers.

Impact After being listed as probable, Jovic will be able to suit up once again despite his plantar fasciitis. He logged five points and a rebound in nine minutes during Tuesday's loss to the Pistons.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for rest Thursday Lowry is out for rest Thursday against the Clippers.

Impact With the Heat getting a bit healthier, the coaching staff feels confident giving Lowry the night off for rest. It will be the veteran's first missed game of the season. He's struggled with his efficiency, shooting 39.6 percent from the field and 34.7 percent from deep, but Lowry is providing fantasy managers with a quality 14.4 points, 6.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 36.3 minutes. In his absence, more minutes may be available for Caleb Martin, Victor Oladipo (knee) and Duncan Robinson (ankle).

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Highsmith (ankle) is available Thursday against the Clippers.

Impact Highsmith was probable ahead of Thursday's matchup, so it's not very surprising that he'll be able to suit up. The Heat have a lengthy injury report once again Thursday, so it's possible Highsmith will continue to see extended run after averaging 5.9 points and 6.3 rebounds in 28.2 minutes per game over his last 10 appearances.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charles Barkley's latest take on Heat? 'They need to start over' In what seems like almost an annual call from the entertaining TNT analyst and former NBA All-Star, Charles Barkley again is calling for a b...

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Miami Heat Among The NBA's 'Head-Scratchers' The Heat have been plagued by inconsistent play all season

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Miami Heat Among The NBA's 'Head-Scratchers' The Heat have been plagued by inconsistent play all season

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Tries To Recruit Nikola Jovic To Root For Brazil In World Cup Butler, a Brazil fan, said there’s room for Jovic on the fan bandwagon

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Miami Heat's Gabe Vincent Out Tonight Against Los Angeles Clippers Vincent is sidelined because of knee contusion

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

ASK IRA: Is there a viable, non-desperate means for the Heat to alter lineup, rotation? Should Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra shake up lineup, rotation?

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Questionable Tonight Against The Los Angeles Clippers Butler is still dealing with knee soreness

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

League Executive Says Miami Heat's Duncan Robinson Has Worst Contract In NBA Robinson has faced much criticism because of his $90-million deal

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM