Impact Smith's role has fluctuated this season based on teammate availability, but now he's the one dealing with an injury. Even if his MRI returns clean, it seems unlikely he'd play Saturday against the Nets, either.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MIAMI HEAT 8-8 · 6TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
8-8 · 6TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Dru Smith - Out Friday, getting MRI Smith (knee) is out for Friday's matchup against the Knicks and will be getting an MRI that day, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Duncan Robinson - Questionable with thumb sprain Robinson is questionable for Friday's game at the Knicks due to a sprained right thumb.
Impact Robinson had his six-game streak of double-digit scoring snapped during Wednesday's 129-86 win over the Cavaliers. Unfortunately, he also sprained his thumb. Bam Adebayo (hip) is questionable for Friday as well, so the Heat could be quite shorthanded. An absence to Robinson could lead to more minutes for Josh Richardson and Caleb Martin
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bam Adebayo - Questionable Friday Adebayo (hip) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Knicks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Adebayo was surprisingly ruled out against the Cavaliers on Wednesday, but the Heat still secured an easy 129-96 victory. If the big man is out again, Orlando Robinson and Thomas Bryant should see expanded roles once more.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
NBA tournament about to deliver Heat to Money in the Bank portion of schedule If this were the world of pro wrestling, then Friday night’s Miami Heat-New York Knicks matchup would be an NBA equivalent of playing for a...
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Orlando Robinson - Shines in victory Wednesday Robinson amassed 14 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 129-96 victory over the Cavaliers.
Impact Robinson played a starring role off the bench in the blowout victory, outplaying fill-in starter Thomas Bryant. With Bam Adebayo (hip) sidelined, it was Robinson who took full advantage of the situation. While it does appear as though he is the third-string center right now, common sense says that he should usurp Bryant at some point. Until then, he can be left alone in all standard formats.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Haywood Highsmith - Produces in blowout victory Highsmith recorded 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 129-96 victory over the Cavaliers.
Impact Highsmith got back on track Wednesday, delivering a serviceable two-way line. Despite continuing to start for the Heat, his production has been a little underwhelming of late. While his role appears relatively secure for the moment, this performance is not enough to vault him into the standard league discussion. At best, he should be viewed as a defensive stream option.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Lowry - Drops season-high 28 points Lowry produced 28 points (9-15 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and three assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 129-96 victory over the Cavaliers.
Impact Lowry came from the clouds to score a season-high 28 points Wednesday, only the fourth time he has scored double-digits all season. Given he had scored a total of 19 points in his previous four games combined, managers should obviously view this as an outlier. With that said, he is inside the top 100 for the season, thanks primarily to his steal and assist numbers. He isn't for everyone but should still be rostered in all 12-team leagues.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heat pummel Cavs behind balanced effort Nov 22, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Moble...
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cavs' winning streak snapped by Kevin Love-less Miami Heat, 129-96 Coming off an emotional -- and draining -- victory in Philadelphia one night earlier, playing the second of a back-to-back and third in four...
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM
Kyle Lowry makes 7 3-pointers, scores season-high 28 to lead Heat to 129-96 win over sluggish Cavs
Kyle Lowry made seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 28 points, and the Miami Heat took advantage of Cleveland playing the second night of a back-to-back, beating the sluggish...NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Dru Smith - Suffers knee injury, ruled out Smith won't return to Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right knee injury.
Impact After jumping to contest a three-pointer, Smith's right leg came down into what appeared to be an opening underneath the Cavaliers bench and immediately left the contest. He won't return with what is being called a right knee injury, and he'll finish the contest scoreless in one minute. Expect, Josh Richardson and Jaime Jaquez to see more work off the bench. Smith's next chance to play will come Friday against the Knicks -- the first of a back-to-back set.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas Bryant - Making second start of 2023 Bryant will join the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Despite receiving a DNP-CD in each of Miami's last three contests, Bryant will step into the starting lineup with Bam Adebayo (hip) and Kevin Love (personal) sidelined. In his only other start this season, Bryand played 22 minutes and logged 10 points, two rebounds and two steals.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo out with bruised hip against Cavs still without guard Donovan Mitchell
Miami All-Star center Bam Adebayo will miss Wednesday night’s game against Cleveland with a hip bruise, while the Cavaliers will again be without star guard Donovan Mitchell becaus...NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bam Adebayo - Surprisingly ruled out Adebayo (hip) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Despite being listed as probable, Adebayo has been downgraded all the way to out due to a left hip contusion. With Kevin Love (personal) also out, Thomas Bryant and Orlando Robinson will likely receive increased playing time. Adebayo's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Knicks.
NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
The Heat's Duncan Robinson Renaissance Is in Full Swing The guard has stepped up and evolved to become an effective offensive weapon in Miami.
NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Thomas Bryant - Will play Wednesday Coach Erik Spoelstra said Bryant will play in place of Kevin Love (personal) during Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Kevin Love hasn't started since Oct. 30, so Bryant isn't expected to slide into the starting lineup, but the latter should be able to crack the rotation. After playing double-digit minutes in eight straight games to start the year, averaging 6.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in 14.8 minutes during that stretch, Bryant has totaled just eight minutes over Miami's last six games.
NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Prediction, odds and player props for NBA Wednesday (11/22/2023) The Miami Heat will lock horns with the Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA matchup on Wednesday. This prediction is based on 10,000 simulations o...
NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • SYRACUSE.COM
On second night of back-to-back, Cavs welcome Heat Nov 21, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) picks up a loose ball past Philadelphia 76ers f...
NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Ahead of Cleveland reunion, Max Strus reflects on a Heat tenure so successful that he priced himself out of Miami CLEVELAND — It was, Max Strus now says in reflection, an odd dynamic.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kevin Love - Won't play Wednesday Love is out for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers due to personal reasons.
Impact Love hasn't suffered any injury but will miss Wednesday's contest for personal reasons. Thomas Bryant should see increased minutes in his absence. Love's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Knicks.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bam Adebayo - Probable for Wednesday Adebayo (hip) is considered probable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland.
Impact Adebayo is dealing with a left hip contusion. Adebayo logged a full workload in Monday's victory over Chicago with no injury being reported, so his presence on Tuesday's injury report could be precautionary. He has started Miami's last 10 games and appears on track to play Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
NBA In-Season Tournament is doing what it intended. Now things should heat up
There was no shortage of reasons why the NBA In-Season Tournament was put together. And the benefits are already clear.NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Harrisburg Heat kick off 2023-24 season with enthusiastic opening session The Heat open the season on Saturday, Dec. 2 on the road against Utica.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. - Another quality performance Jaquez produced 19 points (8-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Monday's 118-100 win over the Bulls.
Impact Jaquez put forth an efficient and productive effort, posting the second-highest scoring output of his young career. Knocking down three triples marked a season high and boosted his average to 35.7 percent from beyond the arc this season. Jaquez's shooting development is notable progression after he connected on just 31.7 percent of 2.8 threes per game at UCLA last year.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
