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RJ Hampton - Late addition to injury report Hampton is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets due to an illness, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Hampton was a late addition to the injury report, which is never a good sign. However, he's played just three minutes total over Miami's last two games, so his potential absence shouldn't impact the rotation, even though Caleb Martin (ankle) and Jimmy Butler (foot) remain out.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Martin - Remains out Martin (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Rockets.

Impact This marks Martin's sixth consecutive missed game, and his expected return date has yet to be established. Look for Haywood Highsmith, Jaime Jaquez and Nikola Jovic to see increased roles in Martin's absence.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo spending more time at foul line this season. Why it's important for Bam and Heat Heat center Bam Adebayo is spending extra time at the foul line this season.

JANUARY 8 • KENTUCKY.COM

Kyle Lowry - Dealing with illness Lowry is probable for Monday's game against the Rockets due to an illness.

Impact Lowry is a late addition to the injury report, but he's still trending toward suiting up Monday. Over his last three games, the veteran point guard has averaged 8.0 points, 4.3 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 24.3 minutes.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

A full-circle moment for Victor Oladipo as Rockets arrive, with ex-Heat guard again in holding pattern For former Heat guard Victor Oladipo, the past six months have been an exercise in the cold reality of how an injured NBA player can be redu...

JANUARY 8 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Kevin McHale to Appear at Star-Studded Farewell Event Last month, Goran Dragic announced his retirement from professional basketball. Throughout his career, Dragic played for the Phoenix Suns, M...

JANUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Heat eager for home game against Rockets It’s been exactly two weeks between home games for the Miami Heat.On Monday night, the Heat will finally return home as they take on the Hou...

JANUARY 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Heat's Jimmy Butler out vs. Rockets, to sit for eighth time in last nine games Under a new rule adopted in the offseason, players must appear in at least 65 games to qualify for postseason awards, such as All-NBA, ineli...

JANUARY 7 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Caleb Martin - Unlikely to play Monday Martin (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Martin will likely miss a sixth straight game due to a right ankle sprain. It's unclear if he's close to returning, but he can be considered questionable, at best, for Wednesday's game versus Oklahoma City.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Haywood Highsmith - Good to go Monday Highsmith (concussion) isn't listed on Miami's injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Highsmith will suit up Monday after missing the previous three games while in concussion protocol. With Jimmy Butler (toe) out and Caleb Martin (knee) doubtful, there will be plenty of frontcourt minutes available, though it's unclear if Highsmith will have any restrictions or not.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Butler - Won't return Monday Butler (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Butler will miss a fourth straight game. Caleb Martin (ankle) is doubtful, so Jaime Jaquez and Nikola Jovic should draw increased rules again, though Haywood Highsmith (concussion) is cleared to return following a multi-game absence. Butler's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus the Thunder, but he doesn't have a return timeline yet.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando Robinson - Recalled to Miami Miami recalled Robinson (ankle) from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Saturday.

Impact On the heels of a 41-point eruption in Friday's G League win over Birmingham, Robinson will rejoin Miami in advance of Monday's game against Houston. The 23-year-old owns a minus-0.2 net rating across 214 minutes of NBA action this season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Adebayo and Miami take on the Rockets in non-conference play

The Miami Heat take on the Houston Rockets in non-conference action

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clarity offered on Jimmy Butler's Heat absence: 'This shouldn't be a long-term or lingering issue' MIAMI — Jimmy Butler stepping away from the team prior to the end of the Miami Heat’s five-game western swing Friday night in Phoenix is nei...

JANUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kevin Love - Vintage performance Friday Love registered 20 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds and two assists in 20 minutes during Friday's 113-97 loss to the Suns.

Impact Love's upside isn't high considering he plays off the bench, but he made his presence felt Friday and delivered a vintage performance, reaching the 20-point mark and ending just three boards away from a double-double. Love has been playing well of late, scoring in double digits in four games in a row and averaging 14.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game off the bench in that stretch.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo - Double-doubles in defeat Adebayo amassed 28 points (11-19 FG, 6-7 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block in 36 minutes during Friday's 113-97 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Adebayo was one of the few bright spots for the Heat in this loss, as he reached the 20-point mark for the third time over his last six outings and recorded a double-double for the fifth time in that stretch. The big man should enjoy an uptick in his upside with Jimmy Butler (foot) out, meaning he's a good bet to hover around the 20-point mark and record a double-double every time he steps on the court.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jaime Jaquez Jr. - Efficient shooting display Friday Jaquez closed with 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and two steals over 35 minutes during Friday's 113-97 loss to Phoenix.

Impact The Heat struggled badly on offense and didn't even reach the 100-point plateau, and while Jaquez's numbers didn't stand out, he was efficient and missed just two of his seven attempts from the field. Jaquez has done a good job when called upon a starting duty, and he should remain in that role if Jimmy Butler (foot) remains unavailable against the Rockets on Monday.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Clarity offered on Jimmy Butler's Heat absence, 'This shouldn't be a long-term or lingering issue' Amid speculation about a serious ailment or extended absence, Jimmy Butler’s agent communicated with the Sun Sentinel that his client is ant...

JANUARY 6 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

The Phoenix Suns pick up the win over the Miami Heat 113-97.

JANUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

Grayson Allen drills 9 3-pointers as Suns defeat Heat Grayson Allen tied the franchise record with a career-high nine 3-pointers and scored 31 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 113-97 victory...

JANUARY 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

HEAT at SUNS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 5, 2024

JANUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

Heat lack needed legs, fall to Suns, 113-97, to close 2-3 trip PHOENIX — What does the last leg of a five-game, 10-day trip look like? Like the Miami Heat’s legs during Friday night’s 113-97 loss to the...

JANUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Miami Heat vs Phoenix Suns - Full Game Highlights | January 5, 2023-24 NBA Season

JANUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

Bam Adebayo & Bradley Beal having a flex off mid game 😂

JANUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

Caleb Martin - Not playing Friday Martin (ankle) will not play in Friday's game in Phoenix, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact No surprise here, as Martin was originally deemed doubtful. In his absence, the likes of Josh Richardson, Jaime Jaquez and Duncan Robinson could see some extra minutes.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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