MIAMI HEAT NEWS

Nikola Jovic - Starting Saturday Jovic will join the starting lineup for Saturday's affair with the Spurs.

Impact Jovic will receive the starting nod Saturday with Caleb Martin (ankle) out for the contest. In six starts this season, he has averaged 9.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in 22.5 minutes per game making him an intriguing streaming option in deeper leagues.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Udonis Haslem - Out Saturday Haslem (Achilles) will sit out Saturday's meeting with the Spurs.

Impact Haslem saw his biggest workload of the season, totaling 11 minutes in his spot start Thursday, and will deservingly take the night off to rest up following the outing. He has appeared in just five games this season and his absence should have no fantasy impact. Haslem will have another opportunity to suit up Tuesday against the Bulls.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Haywood Highsmith - Receives green light Highsmith (quadriceps) will play in Saturday's matchup with the Spurs.

Impact Highsmith will be available for the contest after being listed as questionable due to a left quad contusion. He could be in line for a larger workload Saturday with Caleb Martin (ankle) out and Duncan Robinson shooting 29 percent from deep across his last four appearances.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Martin - Out Saturday Martin (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Impact No surprise here, as Martin was deemed doubtful on the previous injury report. His absence does not figure to have much of an impact on the team's rotation. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Bulls.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Watch Miami Heat Players Attempt to Speak Spanish in Mexico City The Heat continue their road trip against the San Antonio Spurs tonight.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Watch Miami Heat Players Attempt to Speak Spanish in Mexico City The Heat continue their road trip against the San Antonio Spurs tonight.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

What's Next for Miami Heat's Duncan Robinson? Robinson’s role has continued to shrink from last season.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Jimmy Butler - Set to play Saturday Butler (knee) will play in Saturday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Butler was already deemed probable for the contest, so all signs pointed to him taking the floor. He can now be inserted into fantasy lineups with confidence as he looks to build off an impressive all-around effort versus the Rockets.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat Could Regain Control Of South Florida Fans Base With A Win Today And A Dolphins Loss The Dolphins’ playoffs hopes could take a major hit with a loss at Buffalo while the Heat could move above .500 for the first time this seas...

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Orlando Robinson - Gets green light Saturday Robinson (back) will be available for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Robinson should provide some additional frontcourt depth Saturday, but he's unlikely to see anywhere near the 36 minutes he logged against the Rockets with Bam Adebayo cleared to play and Dewayne Dedmon (foot) also expected to suit up.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dewayne Dedmon - Upgraded to probable Dedmon (foot) is now considered probable for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Dedmon was initially listed as questionable for the tilt, so his upgrade to probable certainly has him trending in the right direction. Assuming he's cleared to play, Dedmon should slot in as the top backup center behind Bam Adebayo.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Max Strus - Set to play Saturday Strus (shoulder) is good to go for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Strus was deemed probable on the initial injury report, so his announced availability seemed the likely outcome. He could see additional minutes again Saturday with Caleb Martin (ankle) expected to miss and Kyle Lowry (knee) and Gabe Vincent (knee) already ruled out.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Oladipo - Ready to roll Saturday Oladipo (knee) will play in Saturday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Oladipo is set to retake the floor after a one-game absence due to left knee injury management. Oladipo hasn't started in any of his five appearances for Miami but could get a chance Saturday with Kyle Lowry (knee) and Gabe Vincent (knee) out and Caleb Martin (ankle) expected to sit.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Duncan Robinson - Good to go Robinson (ankle) will be available for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Robinson drew a probable tag due to a left ankle sprain, but it is not serious enough to keep him sidelined. He has been a fringe-rotational player lately, so it remains to be seen if he will see any time on the court.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Martin - Downgraded to doubtful Martin (ankle) is now considered doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Martin appears slated to sit for just the second time all season, his only other absence coming Oct. 24 versus the Raptors. With Martin likely unavailable, more minutes should be open for Max Strus, Haywood Highsmith (quad), and Duncan Robinson, among others.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jovic - Cleared Saturday Jovic (back) is good to go for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Jovic, along with every other Miami player, landed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game. With Bam Adebayo (ankle) also getting cleared, it looks like Jovic will be in line for a reserve role.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Lowry - Ruled out Saturday Lowry (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact While most of the Heat players saw upgrades to their statuses Saturday morning, Lowry went the other direction and will miss out on a good matchup versus a leaky Spurs defense. His absence, combined with Gabe Vincent (knee) still being sidelined, could open more ball-handling minutes for Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo. Lowry's next chance to return arrives Tuesday versus the Bulls.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Herro - Cleared to play Saturday Herro (ankle) will take the floor Saturday versus the Spurs.

Impact Herro seemed destined to be available after holding a similar probable designation numerous times before suiting up. He should handle his usual minutes and spot in the starting five in a juicy matchup versus a Spurs team allowing a league-high 120.4 points per game.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo - Good to go Saturday Adebayo (ankle) will play Saturday versus the Spurs.

Impact Adebayo is one of numerous players for the Heat who will play despite being on the initial injury report. He should slot back into his starting role at center after sitting out Thursday, Adebayo is coming off double-doubles in four of his last five outings.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 17, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

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DECEMBER 17, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Miami Heat's Kyle Lowry Questionable For Saturday Against San Antonio Spurs Lowry is dealing with a sore knee

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Miami Heat's Caleb Martin Questionable For Saturday Against San Antonio Spurs Martin is dealing with a sprained right ankle

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Miami Heat's Victor Oladipo Expected Back Saturday Against San Antonio Spurs Oladipo listed as probable on the injury report

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM