MIAMI HEAT NEWS

Tyler Herro - Will play Sunday Herro (back) is available for Sunday's matchup against the Nets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Herro missed Friday's win over the Suns due to back spasms, but he's been cleared for action and will presumably draw another start Sunday. Before his absence, Herro had scored at least 20 points in 12 of his previous 17 contests, averaging 24.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.4 steals during that stretch.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Martin - Out as expected Martin (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Brooklyn, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact As expected, Martin will miss a second straight game due to a left quadriceps strain. Haywood Highsmith figures to draw another start in Martin's absence.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 8, 2023 • FANDUEL.COM

How To Watch The Brooklyn Nets Against Miami Heat, Injury Report, Lineups, Betting Lines Etc The Heat play the Nets Sunday in Miami

JANUARY 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

ASK IRA: Are Heat showing enough to emerge as NBA taxpayers? Could Miami Heat's recent play sway Micky Arison to pay NBA luxury tax this season?

JANUARY 8, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Ira Winderman: Bam Adebayo finds his voice, and Heat hear him roar The game against the Utah Jazz was turning. The lead no longer was secure. Something needed to be said to the team.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ira Winderman: Bam Adebayo finds his voice, and Heat hear him roar The game against the Utah Jazz was turning. The lead no longer was secure. Something needed to be said to the team.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Udonis Haslem - Nabs questionable tag Haslem is questionable for Saturday's game with right Achilles tendinosis.

Impact Haslem is dealing with a nagging Achilles injury. However, even if he is cleared to play, he is unlikely to receive any minutes. Haslem has only played in five games this season.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabe Vincent - Expected to suit up versus Brooklyn Vincent is probable for Sunday's game versus the Nets due to left knee effusion.

Impact Vincent will likely suit up Friday despite dealing with a lingering knee issue. He is averaging 4.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 21.0 minutes across his last three games.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dewayne Dedmon - Probable Sunday Dedmon is considered probable for Sunday's tilt versus the Nets despite plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

Impact Dedmon has consistently battled a foot issue this season but doesn't appear to be in danger of missing out Sunday. He could be in line for more minutes than usual if Bam Adebayo (thigh) -- who is questionable -- sits out.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo - Questionable for Sunday Adebayo is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Nets because of a left posterior thigh bruise.

Impact Adebayo's thigh issue presumably surfaced at some point in Friday's game against the Suns, leaving his status in question as the Heat return home from a five-game road trip Sunday. If Adebayo can't suit up, Dewayne Dedmon (foot) and Orlando Robinson would be candidates to see additional action.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Martin - Unlikely to play Sunday Martin (quadriceps) is doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Nets.

Impact Martin will likely miss his second straight game Sunday due to a left quadriceps strain. Haywood Highsmith should continue to start in his place. Martin's next chance to suit up will be Tuesday's matchup with the Thunder.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Herro - Questionable Sunday Herro (back) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Nets.

Impact Back spasms forced Herro to miss Friday's win over the Suns, and his status needs to be monitored ahead of Sunday. If Herro sits again, Max Strus would presumably draw another start.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Haywood Highsmith - Has contract guaranteed The Heat guaranteed Highsmith's contract for the remainder of 2022-23 on Saturday, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Highsmith has started in the Heat's last three games due to Caleb Martin dealing with a quadriceps injury. The 25-year-old forward is averaging 19.7 minutes across 27 contests, so his contract being guaranteed shouldn't come as a surprise.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Turnovers a major issue for Suns against Heat as skid extends to five games The Miami Heat had 10 steals in win over Suns Friday at Footprint Center.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Erik Spoelstra cites Victor Oladipo emerging as 'big-time X-factor' for Heat; red-hot Nets up next Most heartening in that regard is that Victor Oladipo is getting there. Friday night it was 26 points in the victory over the Phoenix Suns t...

JANUARY 7, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Jimmy Butler - Diverse line in win Butler finished Friday's 104-96 victory over the Suns with 20 points (5-9 FG, 10-10 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals in 33 minutes.

Impact Victor Oladipo led the team in scoring during Friday's win, but Butler still turned in a solid performance. Contrary to popular belief, there's no ill will between Butler and Oladipo, and it could boost the Heat's playoff fortunes if the duo could spend more time together on the court. While Tyler Herro (back) and Max Strus have been solid scoring options, an All-Star tandem of Butler and Oladipo could be the way for Miami to climb the standings in the East.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo - Double-doubles in win Adebayo closed with 21 points (10-15 FG, 1-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 38 minutes during Friday's 104-96 victory over Phoenix.

Impact Adebayo notched his 19th double-double and increased his double-double streak to three games in Friday's win. Adebayo has a solid six-year resume with the Heat as a dependable source of rebounds, but it's hi scoring ability that's taken a leap this season. He's currently on pace to beat his best seasonal average by over two points and has logged seven performances with 30-plus points.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Oladipo - Logs season-high 26 points Oladipo racked up 26 points (7-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Friday's 104-96 victory over Phoenix.

Impact The two-time All-Star guard showed flashes of his former self in Friday's win. Oladipo's playing time has ramped up considerably over the past week, and he saw 34 minutes in Friday's win due to a scratch from Tyler Herro (back). It would probably take a move at the trade deadline for Oladipo to fully realize his potential, but he still has solid fantasy relevance with the Heat's second unit.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takeaways From The Miami Heat's Victory Against Phoenix Suns Victor Oladipo had his best game this season while the Miami Heat avoided a second straight loss. He had 26 points to help them beat the Pho...

JANUARY 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

How Miami Heat's Twitter Reacted to the Win Against the Phoenix Suns Friday Night The Heat close out their road trip with a victory.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

How Miami Heat's Twitter Reacted to the Win Against the Phoenix Suns Friday Night The Heat close out their road trip with a victory.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Ira Winderman: Adebayo finds his voice, and Heat hear him roar Bam Adebayo has had an emerging oversized presence on the court for years for the Miami Heat. Now he also is developing an oversized voice w...

JANUARY 7, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

ASK IRA: Was Heat victory Friday in Phoenix a tease or the next step? Was the win over Phoenix Suns a Miami Heat takeoff point?

JANUARY 7, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Durant, Brooklyn set for matchup against Miami

Kevin Durant leads Brooklyn into a matchup against Miami averaging 30.0 points per game

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