MIAMI HEAT NEWS

Terry Rozier - Good to go for opener Rozier (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Magic, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact As expected, Rozier is healthy to start the regular season after resting during the preseason finale. After a midseason trade to Miami, Rozier made 31 regular-season appearances for the Heat and averaged 16.4 points, 4.6 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 31.5 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Herro - Will play Wednesday Herro (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Magic, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact As expected, Herro is good to go for the regular season after sitting out the preseason finale for rest purposes. Herro has struggled to stay healthy in the early stages of his career, but he's averaged at least 20 points, five rebounds and four assists in three straight campaigns.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Butler - Set to play Wednesday Butler (rest) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Magic.

Impact Butler will return to action for Miami's regular-season opener after sitting out the preseason finale for rest purposes. Butler will almost certainly reclaim his starting spot from Haywood Highsmith.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

NBA predictions: Can the Knicks stop the Celtics from repeating?

The Boston Celtics are poised to repeat as champions this season, but the new-look New York Knicks have all the talent to challenge them for...

OCTOBER 22

Josh Richardson - Ruled out with heel injury Richardson won't play in Wednesday's game against the Magic due to left heel inflammation, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Richardson has been fully cleared from the shoulder surgery he underwent in March, but he's now nursing a heel injury as the Heat open their 2024-25 schedule. With Richardson sidelined to begin the season, Duncan Robinson and Alec Burks could see more reps on the wings. Richardson's next chance to play will be Saturday against Orlando.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Heat predicted to cut ties with $146 million superstar via trade to Knicks | Sporting News The Miami Heat-New York Knicks rivalry could be about to take a wild turn.

OCTOBER 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Miami Heat will unveil Pat Riley Court at their season opener against Orlando Magic

It’s rare that Pat Riley doesn’t get to make the final call when it comes to Miami Heat matters

OCTOBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jimmy Butler Expected to Reject $113 Million Miami Heat Contract Extension Jimmy Butler is now expected to pass on a $113 million contract extension from the Miami Heat, even if the offer was made.

OCTOBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Miami opens 2024-25 season at home against Orlando

The Miami Heat host the Orlando Magic for the season opener

OCTOBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pat Riley Sends Blunt Message to Miami Heat Trio of Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro Pat Riley has sent a blunt message to Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro about what they need to do at Miami Heat next season.

OCTOBER 22 • KANSASCITY.COM

Even with new look of brisker offense, Heat's Spoelstra insists, 'We're not reinventing the game' The dramatic, transformative, sweeping change to the Miami Heat’s offensive approach for the 2024-25 season that opens Wednesday night again...

OCTOBER 21 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Josh Richardson - Misses another practice Monday Richardson (shoulder) was unable to practice Monday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Richardson was unable to make any appearances during the preseason and has been limited in every practice he's participated in. Barring a surprise, it's likely that Richardson is held out of Opening Night against the Magic on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Christopher - Misses practice Monday Christopher missed Monday's practice due to a right big toe contusion, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Christopher's status for Wednesday's game against the Magic has yet to be determined, so fantasy managers should consider him questionable for now. However, Christopher is on a two-way contract with Miami and isn't guaranteed to crack the rotation on Opening Night.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat Could Make Blockbuster Trade Offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo The Miami Heat could be one of the teams in the running to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo if he were to leave the Milwaukee Bucks in the ne...

OCTOBER 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Golden State Warriors Star Suggested as Miami Heat Target in Jimmy Butler Trade The Golden State Warriors star has been suggested as the one the Miami Heat would want in a Jimmy Butler trade situation.

OCTOBER 21 • SACBEE.COM

Josh Richardson - Doesn't practice Sunday Richardson (shoulder) was not active during Sunday's practice, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Richardson was a limited participant during training camp and was unable to suit up during the preseason. The 31-year-old is still recovering from a right shoulder surgery he underwent in March, and his status for the club's regular-season opener against the Magic on Wednesday remains unclear. Richardson is expected to come off the bench behind Tyler Herro (rest) at shooting guard, but if he misses the beginning of the season Duncan Robinson (rest) and Alec Burks (rest) are both candidates to pick up the slack.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Audio Leak Reveals Sharp Exchange Between Jimmy Butler, Chris Paul Two fiery veterans went at it.

OCTOBER 20 • KANSASCITY.COM

Miami Heat Could Land Golden State Warriors Star in Jimmy Butler Trade The Miami Heat could land a Golden State Warriors star in a blockbuster Jimmy Butler trade idea also involving the Boston Celtics.

OCTOBER 20 • KANSASCITY.COM

$74 Million Star Explored Joining Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors The $74 million star had explored joining the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors and a few others this summer.

OCTOBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Paul George Credits Underrated Miami Heat Hero for Changing the NBA Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George has credited an underrated Miami Heat legend for changing the league.

OCTOBER 19 • KANSASCITY.COM

Warren Washington - Let go by Miami The Heat waived Washington on Saturday.

Impact Washington was unable to secure a regular-season roster spot after spending training camp with Miami. He is now set to spend the 2024-25 campaign with the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the G League.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Zyon Pullin - Let go by Miami The Heat waived Pullin on Saturday.

Impact Pullin spent training camp with the Heat but was unable to make the regular-season roster. He is now set to spend the 2024-25 campaign with the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the G League.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat's Tyler Herro Criticised by Fans For Latest Comments Tyler Herro has been heavily criticised by fans on social media for the Miami Heat star’s recent comments.

OCTOBER 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

DeMar DeRozan's book on mental health adds to the conversation that he helped start in the NBA

For DeMar DeRozan, this path toward improved mental health started with writing a tweet

OCTOBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS