DECEMBER 11, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
MIAMI HEAT 8-8 · 6TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
8-8 · 6TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Heat drop close scuffle with worst-in-West Spurs MIAMI — Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said before Saturday’s matchup with the San Antonio Spurs that he did not reference the Spurs’ poor record...
Miami Heat Come Up Just Short In 115-111 Loss To San Antonio Spurs A 30-point night from Jimmy Butler wasn’t enough to overcome the Heat’s poor defensive and rebounding efforts
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
On Popovich's coaching anniversary, Spurs top Heat 115-111
Keldon Johnson scored 21 points, Romeo Langford added 19 and the San Antonio Spurs celebrated the 26th anniversary of Gregg Popovich’s first game as coach by beating the Miami Heat...DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
San Antonio Spurs vs Miami Heat - Full Game Highlights | December 10, 2022 NBA Season
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Gregg Popovich Continues To Show Respect For Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra Popovich said Spoelstra was the perfect addition to the Team USA coaching staff
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dewayne Dedmon - Officially active Saturday Dedmon (foot) is active for Saturday's game versus the Spurs, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Dedmon should supply some minutes off the bench at center behind Bam Adebayo. The veteran center is averaging 6.9 points and 3.6 boards over 12.2 minutes on the year, but he's not much of a fantasy asset when Adebayo is healthy.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dru Smith - Drops out of starting five Smith will not start Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
Impact Smith received a spot start Thursday while Kyle Lowry got a rest, but he'll return to a bench role Saturday with Lowry back in the mix. Smith hasn't seen a ton of action when the regulars are available, so he shouldn't be counted on for a major impact against the Spurs, even with Gabe Vincent (knee) out.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Lowry - Returns to starting lineup Lowry will start Saturday's contest against the Spurs after resting in the team's previous game.
Impact As expected, Lowry will return to the starting five for Saturday's game and will send Dru Smith back to the second unit. Lowry has averaged 14.4 points, 6.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds in 36.3 minutes per game this season.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brooklyn Nets Resting Five Players Reminiscent Of Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili Against Miami Heat in 2012 Ten years ago, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was fined for resting three starters in a nationally-televised game against the Heat
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra Enjoyed His Time Coaching Josh Richardson The former Heat player is now having an impact with the San Antonio Spurs
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra Enjoyed His Time Coaching Josh Richardson The former Heat player is now having an impact with the San Antonio Spurs
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra Explains What He Wants Nikola Jovic To Learn From G League Experience Spoelstra says Jovic is going to have to earn his keep the rest of the season
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dewayne Dedmon - Expected to play Saturday Dedmon (foot) will warm up with the intent to play Saturday versus San Antonio, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Dedmon's ongoing foot issues will not hold him out of Saturday's tilt, meaning he should return to backup center duties. He has averaged 6.9 points and 3.6 rebounds in 12.2 minutes per game this season.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jimmy Butler - Expected to play Saturday Butler (knee) intends to play in Saturday's game against the Spurs, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Butler was listed as probable due to a right knee injury but is expected to play unless he encounters a setback prior to tipoff. His availability confirms that the Heat will be near full health for Saturday's tilt, minus Gabe Vincent (knee) and Omer Yurtseven (ankle). Butler has averaged 21.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 6.1 assists in 35.4 minutes per game this season.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Miami Heat's Max Strus Upgraded From Probable To Available For Tonight Against San Antonio Spurs Strus will remain in the lineup despite shoulder issue
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Miami Heat's Max Strus Upgraded From Probable To Available For Tonight Against San Antonio Spurs Strus will remain in the lineup despite shoulder issue
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Duncan Robinson - Available Saturday Robinson (ankle) will be available for Saturday's contest against the Spurs.
Impact Robinson continues to be listed as probable on the Heat's injury report, but he has now gotten the green light in five consecutive games. However, he has only seen the floor once in the previous four, so it remains to be seen if he will crack the rotation.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Max Strus - Gets green light Strus (shoulder) will play in Saturday's matchup against the Spurs.
Impact Strus was handed a probable designation heading into the game, so things were seemingly trending in this direction. He has averaged 11.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 29.2 minutes in his previous six games.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Victor Oladipo - Will play against Spurs Oladipo (knee) is good to go for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Impact Oladipo was given a probable designation prior to the game, so this news was somewhat expected. While he is continues to deal with knee issues, this will be his third straight game played. The 30-year-old has played 21 and 19 minutes respectively in his previous two games and figures to see a similar workload against San Antonio.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Herro - Good to go Herro (ankle) will play in Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Impact No surprise here, as Herro was listed as probable heading into the game. He has been a regular on the injury report lately but has still managed to log 37 or more minutes in seven straight contests. Thus, look for him to take on his usual workload, assuming he avoids any setbacks.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Reflecting on Jimmy Butler's Relationship with Demaryius Thomas One Year After His Death Thomas and Butler were close friends for years
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
As Heat looks for late-game solutions, Jimmy Butler is at center of one that will be useful Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has not only established himself as one of the NBA’s best players. He’s also become one of the league’s most re...
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Miami Heat's Dewayne Dedmon Listed As Questionable For Tonight Against San Antonio Spurs Dedmon dealing with foot issues
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Miami Heat's Duncan Robinson Probable For Tonight Against San Antonio Spurs Robinson expected to play through ankle issues
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Miami Heat's Victor Oladipo Probable For Tonight Against San Antonio Spurs Oladipo expected in the lineup for a third straight game
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
