DECEMBER 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MIAMI HEAT 37-45 · 10TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
37-45 · 10TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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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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Miami Heat's Caleb Martin Questionable For Saturday Against San Antonio Spurs Martin is dealing with a sprained right ankle
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Miami Heat's Victor Oladipo Expected Back Saturday Against San Antonio Spurs Oladipo listed as probable on the injury report
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Orlando Robinson - Probable against Spurs Robinson is probable to play in Saturday's matchup with San Antonio due to lower back discomfort.
Impact Robinson is expected to play Saturday after playing 36 minutes off the bench Thursday. Fantasy managers will have to check back in before game time to determine what his role will be, as all 16 players on the Heat's roster currently have an injury designation.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Victor Oladipo - Probable Saturday Oladipo (knee) is probable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Impact Oladipo joins the rest of the Heat roster on the injury report. How much he plays will partially be determined by how the report shakes out before tipoff.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Duncan Robinson - Listed as probable Robinson (ankle) is probable for Saturday's matchup against the Spurs.
Impact Robinson is expected to be available despite a left ankle sprain, but it's unclear how large of a role the sharpshooter will have Saturday. He's appeared in just five of Miami's past nine contests, totaling 6.6 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.4 minutes during that stretch.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Jovic - Probable Saturday Jovic (back) is probable for Saturday's game at San Antonio.
Impact Jovic joins every other player on the team on the injury report. How much he plays will be partially determined by how the report shakes out before tipoff.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Udonis Haslem - Questionable Saturday Haslem is questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs due to a right Achilles injury.
Impact Haslem earned his first start in three years Thursday but played just 11 minutes and failed to score any points. Despite the entirety of the Heat roster being listed on the injury report, Haslem will likely not garner a role worthy of fantasy relevance Saturday.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Martin - Questionable Saturday Martin (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
Impact Martin was labeled questionable before Thursday's game as well with an ankle injury but ultimately suited up, so there is a recent history with which to refer. Either way, it's best to keep an eye out for the Heat's updated injury report prior to Saturday's opening tip before locking Martin into lineups.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Haywood Highsmith - Questionable Saturday Highsmith is questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs due to a left quadriceps contusion.
Impact The Heat are listing every player on the roster on the injury report. How much Highsmith plays will be determined when the injury report clears up.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
