MIAMI HEAT NEWS

Josh Richardson - Unlikely to play Thursday Richardson (back) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Richardson partially participated in Wednesday's practice session and will travel with the Heat ahead of their West Coast road trip, but he'll likely be forced to miss at least one additional game due to low back discomfort. R.J. Hampton, Jamal Cain and Jaime Jaquez are candidates to see additional playing time Thursday.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Lowry - Questionable against Warriors Lowry is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Warriors due to general soreness.

Impact It's unclear exactly what is bothering Lowry, but the Heat could simply be playing it cautiously with their 37-year-old point guard. If Lowry is unable to suit up, Tyler Herro would likely take over more of the playmaking duties for Miami.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Martin - Doubtful for Thursday Martin (ankle) is doubtful for Thursday's contest against the Warriors, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Martin sprained his ankle during Monday's win over the 76ers, didn't practice Wednesday and likely won't play Thursday. The Heat have another long injury report, so it's difficult to project what their lineup will look like, but Haywood Highsmith figures to be a beneficiary of Martin's expected absence.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duncan Robinson - Questionable against Golden State Robinson is questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Robinson has come off the bench in his last four appearances, averaging 17.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 26.0 minutes per game. Although he played 34 minutes during Miami's Christmas Day win over the 76ers, he's dealing with an ankle injury afterward. With Caleb Martin (ankle) and Josh Richardson (back) doubtful against Golden State, Tyler Herro, Jamal Cain and Jaime Jaquez could see increased run if Robinson sits out.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Butler - Questionable for Thursday Butler (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Butler missed a third consecutive game Monday against the 76ers after being listed as questionable for that matchup, but he partially participated in Wednesday's practice session, which bodes well for his status Thursday. The Heat will presumably wait to see how Butler feels in the hours leading up to Thursday's tipoff, but he should at least be in the mix to return to game action against Golden State.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kia Rookie Ladder: Chet Holmgren, Jaime Jaquez Jr. on the rise Oklahoma City's Chet Holmgren and Miami's Jaime Jaquez Jr. are on the move in the latest edition of our rookie rankings.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • NBA.COM

Josh Richardson - Partially participates in practice Richardson (back) partially participated in Wednesday's practice session, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Richardson was unavailable for Miami's Christmas Day matchup against the 76ers after being listed as probable. However, it's encouraging that he practiced Wednesday, even in a limited capacity. He'll travel with the team ahead of Thursday's game against Golden State, but it's unclear whether he'll be able to return to action.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Haywood Highsmith - Expects to play Thursday Highsmith (illness) said he expects to play Thursday against the Warriors, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Highsmith missed Monday's game against the 76ers with the flu, but he was back at practice Wednesday and said that he was feeling better. He's had a tough December so far due to a variety of injuries that have limited him to 13.8 minutes per game across five appearances.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Butler - Partial participant in practice Butler (calf) partially participated in Wednesday's practice session, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Butler has missed the last three games due to a calf injury, but it's encouraging that he was able to take the court for practice Wednesday, even in a limited capacity. He'll travel with the team ahead of Thursday's game against the Warriors, but his status for that matchup isn't yet clear.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Suns, Kevin Durant are in trouble. Plus, Lakers eye new guard + about Jaime Jaquez Jr. Zach Harper and Shams Charania catch you up on leaguewide news.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Caleb Martin - Sits out practice Wednesday Martin (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Martin sprained his ankle on Christmas against the 76ers, but X-rays came back clean. Miami has not released their injury report yet, but Martin is likely going to be doubtful at best for Thursday's game against the Warriors.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat Rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. Has Historic Christmas Performance in Win Over 76ers The former UCLA Bruin star joined a host of Hall of Famers in the NBA record books with this spectacular effort

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Heat's Jaime Jaquez Jr. redefining Miami 'moxie' with subtle but substantive success MIAMI — The comparison offered by coach Erik Spoelstra in the wake of Monday night’s Christmas victory over the Philadelphia 76ers was to Ji...

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

The Heat, constantly in trade rumors, believe they 'have enough' to win In the NBA, attention turns to super teams, MVPs and squads that make big splashes. But once again, we shouldn't overlook the Heat.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Heat take on the Warriors, aim for 4th straight victory

Miami heads into a matchup against Golden State as winners of three straight games

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'He's a young great player': Jaime Jaquez Jr. had historic outing on Christmas Day Playing without Jimmy Butler, Jaime Jaquez Jr. turned in a career performance to lead the Heat to a win on Christmas Day.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Jaime Jaquez Jr. scores 31, Erik Spoelstra moves to 9-0 on Christmas as Heat top 76ers 119-113

Rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 31 points and got his first double-double, and the Heat held on to beat the 76ers 119-113 on Monday night.

DECEMBER 26, 2023

NBA Christmas Day: Lakers still searching for answers; Knicks found theirs in Jalen Brunson

NBA Christmas Day was jam packed with action once again. Here are the biggest takeaways from Monday's slate of games.

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Jaime Jaquez Jr., Heat slow Joel Embiid-less 76ers Rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr.recorded career highs with 31 points and 10 rebounds as the Miami Heat took advantage of the absence of injured Phila...

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. drops 31 vs. 76ers The Heat, 12-2 all-time on Christmas, have won nine straight on the day – all under coach Erik Spoelstra.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jaime Jaquez Jr. , Heat slow down Joel Embiid-less 76ers Jaime Jaquez Jr.recorded career highs with 31 points and 10 rebounds as the Miami Heat took advantage of the absence of injured Philadelphia...

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jaime Jaquez helps Jimmy Butler-less Heat hold off 76ers, 119-113, in Christmas win MIAMI — It truly was a winter wonderland on Christmas at Kaseya Center.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Duncan Robinson - Leads from deep off bench in win Robinson notched 16 points (5-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes in Monday's 119-113 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Robinson played a key role off the Heat bench with the absence of a few starters, leading Miami in threes made while finishing as one of five players with a double-digit point total in a Christmas Day victory. Robinson has connected on five or more threes in five games this season while posting 15 or more points on 14 occasions. 

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo - Does it all with double-double Adebayo finished with 26 points (9-15 FG, 8-12 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists and three blocks over 36 minutes in Monday's 119-113 victory over Philadelphia.

Impact Adebayo led all players in Monday's Christmas Day battle in rebounds while leading the Heat in blocks and tying a team high in assists in a double-double performance. Adebayo, who was one of three Miami players with 20 or more points in the win, has notched at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in six games this year.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaime Jaquez Jr. - Posts 30-point double-double Jaquez tallied 31 points (11-15 FG, 1-3 Pt, 8-8 FT), 10 rebounds, two steals and one assist over 40 minutes in Monday's 119-113 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Jaquez got the start with injuries to a few other Heat starters, leading all players in the Christmas Day contest in scoring while reaching double figures in rebounds in a double-double performance. Jaquez posted his first double-double of the season while also tallying season-high marks in scoring and rebounds. Jaquez has posted 20 or more points in five games this year, while hauling in eight or more rebounds in two outings.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE