MIAMI HEAT NEWS

Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat reportedly agree to record eight-year, $120 million-plus contract extension

Erik Spoelstra and the Heat have agreed on a long-term contract extension, ensuring that the longest-tenured coach in franchise history only...

JANUARY 10

Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat agree on largest contract ever for NBA coach, AP source says

Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat have agreed on a long-term contract extension

JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jimmy Butler's Response To Potential Ineligibility for NBA Awards Perfectly Defines 'Heat Culture' The Heat star weighed in on where NBA award recognition matters in his current goals for the team.

JANUARY 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

RJ Hampton - Not listed on injury report Hampton (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Hampton missed Monday's game due to an illness but should be back in action Wednesday. He's held an inconsistent role this season, but with Kyle Lowry (hand), Caleb Martin (ankle) and Jimmy Butler (toe) all expected to be out, Hampton could crack the rotation versus Oklahoma City.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Martin - Officially considered doubtful Martin (ankle) is doubtful to play Wednesday against Oklahoma City, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Martin is at risk of missing his seventh consecutive game due to a right ankle sprain. Barring a surprising recovery, Jaime Jaquez, Nikola Jovic and the recently-returned Haywood Highsmith will absorb Martin's vacated role on Wednesday.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Lowry - Doubtful for Wednesday Lowry (hand, illness) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Lowry left Monday's win over Houston early due to a hand injury but was absent from Tuesday's practice due to an illness. It's worth noting that Miami's injury report has Lowry listed with just a hand injury, but the extent of both issues remains unclear. Caleb Martin (ankle, illness) is also doubtful, while Jimmy Butler (toe) has already been ruled out, so Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez and Nikola Jovic should all see increased roles again.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Heat's Butler says toe injury less severe than initially feared, 'I was scared' MIAMI – Even with the Miami Heat ruling Jimmy Butler out for a fifth consecutive game with a toe injury, which will make it his ninth absenc...

JANUARY 9 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Caleb Martin - Absent due to illness Martin (ankle) was not at Tuesday's practice due to an illness, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Martin has missed the past six games with a right ankle sprain, but now he's also dealing with an illness. Miami will release their injury report Tuesday evening, but Martin appears iffy at best for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Lowry - Dealing with an illness Lowry (hand) was not at practice Tuesday due to an illness, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Because Lowry was absent Tuesday, there's no additional update on his left hand sprain at the moment. That injury forced him to leave Monday's game against the Rockets after just 16 minutes. Miami will release their injury report Tuesday evening, at which point there will be more clarity on his status for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Butler - Will not play Wednesday Butler (toe) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Miami continues to rule Butler out 24 hours in advance of tipoff. This will be his fifth straight game on the sidelines, but he did say Tuesday that his toe is improving and that he expects to be back soon. His next chance to play will be Friday against Orlando. In the meantime, Jaime Jaquez, Duncan Robinson and Nikola Jovic will continue to see increased run.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Duncan Robinson - Hits three threes in win Robinson contributed 14 points (4-12 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 29 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 120-113 victory over Housto...

Impact Robinson couldn't finish the game after picking up his sixth foul late in the game, but his contributions were enough to lift the Heat to a solid win here despite the fact his shot wasn't falling often. A solid three-and-D performer off the bench, Robinson is averaging 13.1 points while making 38.9 percent of his shots from beyond the arc in his last 10 appearances, all of them off the bench.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jaime Jaquez Jr. - Another productive night Jaquez produced 14 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Monday's 120-113 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Jaquez has started in eight of Miami's last nine games due to Jimmy Butler's recent injuries, but the former UCLA standout has been nothing short of outstanding in a more significant role. One of the most productive rookies thus far, Jaquez has averaged 14.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game in his 12 starts this season.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo - Records another double-double Adebayo accumulated 22 points (9-12 FG, 4-7 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 120-113 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Adebayo has been on a tear in recent weeks, recording double-doubles in seven of his last eight appearances dating back to Dec. 22 and hitting the 20-point plateau five times in that stretch. The absence of Jimmy Butler (foot) has resulted in a more prominent role on offense for Adebayo, and the star big man has risen up to the occasion. Adebayo is averaging 21.5 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game over his last 10 appearances.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Love - Hits double figures again Love finished with 15 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal across 23 minutes in Monday's 120-113 win over the Rockets.

Impact Injuries to Caleb Martin (ankle) and Jimmy Butler (toe) have paved the way for Love to see additional run at forward of late in addition to serving as the primary backup to starting center Bam Adebayo, and Love is fully capitalizing on the opportunities. While seeing at least 20 minutes in each of the last five games, Love has hit double figures in the scoring column in each of those contests. During the five-game stretch, Love is averaging 14.8 points (on 55.6 percent shooting from the field), 7.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 three-pointers. He makes for a solid streaming option for rebounds while he's continuing to get solid run off the bench, though Love's playing time is likely to tail off once either of the injured forwards returns to action.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jovic - Contributes solid stat line Jovic finished with six points (2-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-4 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals across 21 minutes in Monday's 120-113 win over the Rockets.

Impact Jovic remained in the starting lineup and saw 20-plus minutes for the third straight game while the Heat remained without Jimmy Butler (toe) and Caleb Martin (ankle). The second-year player made up for the inefficient shooting by contributing elsewhere across the box score, but he's still best viewed as a streaming option for deeper leagues even while he's seeing steady playing time. As soon as one of Butler or Martin returns to action, Jovic will likely be the odd man out of the starting five and could see his minutes get cut significantly.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Herro - Bounces back with 28 points Herro posted 28 points (10-20 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three assists and three rebounds across 34 minutes in Monday's 120-113 win over the Rockets.

Impact After being held to nine points on 4-for-17 shooting from the field in the Heat's 113-97 loss to the Suns on Friday, Herro rediscovered his shooting touch following a two-day layoff. He finished as the Heat's high scorer on the night, and he and center Bam Adebayo could continue to remain the team's go-to options for the foreseeable future while jimmy Butler (toe) is without a definitive target date for his return. Kyle Lowry (hand) also exited Monday's contest early and didn't return, so Herro could end up seeing more on-ball opportunities Wednesday versus the Thunder if Lowry is unable to play.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Richardson - Strong in supporting role Richardson tallied 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes Monday in the Heat's 120-113 win over the Rockets.

Impact Since returning to action last week following a four-game absence due to a back injury, Richardson has stepped into a stable 20-to-30-minute role on the second unit while averaging 10.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.7 three-pointers, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks. With Kyle Lowry (hand) exiting Monday's contest early and Jimmy Butler (toe) and Caleb Martin (ankle) facing uncertain return dates, Richardson could be thrust into a larger playmaking role if all three injured players are unable to play in the Heat's next game Wednesday versus the Thunder.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Haywood Highsmith - Meager role in return Highsmith (concussion) tallied three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and three rebounds across 16 minutes in Monday's 120-113 win over the Rockets.

Impact Highsmith made his return after he was sidelined for the Heat's previous three contests while he recovered from a concussion. Though Miami was without both of its usual starters at forward in Jimmy Butler (foot) and Caleb Martin (ankle), Highsmith wasn't able to recapture meaningful minutes. Highsmith could be at risk of moving outside of the rotation once both Butler and Martin are healthy again.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

2023 Was a Year of Extreme Weather. Expect More in 2024. Areas across the globe experienced heat, wildfires and floods in trends that are expected to continue.

JANUARY 9 • WSJ.COM

Miami faces Oklahoma City, aims for 4th straight home win

Miami will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Heat play Oklahoma City

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo guide Heat past Rockets Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo combined for 50 points as the host Miami Heat defeated the Houston Rockets 120-113 on Monday night.Adebayo score...

JANUARY 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kyle Lowry - Suffers left hand sprain Lowry suffered a left hand sprain during Monday's game against the Rockets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Lowry played 16 minutes Monday before leaving for the locker room, although the Heat never released an official update. He returned to the bench a few minutes later, but he never took the floor again. He finished the night with six points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two blocks. With Jimmy Butler (foot) still sidelined, the Heat could be in rough shape if Lowry misses time. If that does happen, Miami will need guys like Tyler Herro and Josh Richardson to increase their time on the ball.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Heat get 28 from Herro, 22 from Adebayo and top Rockets 120-113

Tyler Herro scored 28 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Miami Heat topped the Houston Rockets 120-113 on Monday night

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

RJ Hampton - Ruled out Monday Hampton (illness) will not play in Monday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Hampton was a late addition to the injury report and will end up on the shelf. He's been on the outside of the rotation lately, however, so his absence doesn't carry many fantasy implications.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Lowry - Good for Monday Lowry (illness) has been cleared for Monday's game against the Rockets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Lowry has averaged 7.0 points, 3.7 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks across 24.3 minutes in his last six games. Despite his illness, he'll retain his role as the team's starting point guard during Monday's matchup with Houston.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE