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Jamal Cain - Returns to bench Cain won't start Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact After making his first career start Monday and playing 35 minutes, Cain will rejoin the reserves for Wednesday's tilt. His starting spot will be filled by Nikola Jovic. Despite his reserve status, Cain should still see sizeable run with the Heat shorthanded on the wing

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jovic - Joining first unit Jovic will start Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Jovic will make his third start of the 2023-24 campaign Wednesday with the Heat down Jimmy Butler (foot), Caleb Martin (ankle) and Haywood Highsmith (concussion). In his other two starts, Jovic averaged 7.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 15.5 minutes.

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Josh Richardson - Suiting up Wednesday Richardson (back) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers.

Impact Richardson will return to action Wednesday after missing the last four games with back spasms. The 30-year-old guard is averaging 7.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 26.8 minutes across his previous five appearances.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Martin - Officially ruled out Martin (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Lakers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Martin's absence streak will extend to four games after being downgraded from doubtful to out with a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Phoenix.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jaime Jaquez Jr., the steal of the 2023 NBA draft, heats up during his rookie season LOS ANGELES — About an hour before his NBA homecoming, Jaime Jaquez Jr. sat at his locker next to a big-screen television showing plays the...

JANUARY 3 • SUNHERALD.COM

Lakers Injury Report: Jimmy Butler's Status Finalized For Heat-LA Match Will Miami’s best player be available?

JANUARY 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cole Swider - Dominates in G League Swider recorded 31 points (10-15 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 35 minutes during Friday's 123-112 win over the Santa Cruz Warriors.

Impact Swider's efficient scoring helped him record a game-high 31 points during Friday's win. As a two-way player, Swider will continue to split time between the NBA and G League.

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Lakers, Heat meet while dealing with injury bug As the Miami Heat and host Los Angeles Lakers work toward better health for the new year, they will get a chance to compare notes when the t...

JANUARY 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jimmy Butler - Still out Wednesday Butler (foot) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Lakers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Butler will miss his second straight game Wednesday after suffering a foot injury against Utah. Jamal Cain and Jaime Jaquez should continue to receive extended minutes in his absence. Butler's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Phoenix.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Martin - Doubtful for Wednesday Martin (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Martin is likely to miss his fourth straight game since injuring his ankle on Christmas Day. Jimmy Butler (foot) has already been ruled out and Josh Richardson (back) is questionable, so the Heat will likely continue to rely on Jaime Jaquez and Duncan Robinson.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Richardson - Questionable for Wednesday Richardson (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Richardson has missed the past four games for Miami, but he remains day-to-day. The Heat will be hoping that Richardson can return, as they will once again be without Jimmy Butler (foot). There should be more clarity on Richardson's status after the morning shootaround.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Kawhi: Game-High 24 PTS vs. Heat | LA Clippers

JANUARY 2 • YOUTUBE

Duncan Robinson - Drills five three-pointers in loss Robinson registered 15 points (3-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound and two assists across 26 minutes during Monday's 121-104 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Robinson was his usual prolific self beyond the arc during Monday's loss, Although he's seen more minutes over the past couple of weeks, it is difficult for Robinson to string together productive games when his usage is as low as it has been this season. There are nights when he's hitting everything, and the Heat are happy to let him go when he's dialed in, but his average contribution as a defender limits how often he'll get those opportunities.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jaime Jaquez Jr. - Effective as fill-in Jaquez notched 15 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and four steals over 38 minutes during Monday's 121-104 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Jaquez hails from the Los Angeles area, and he was able to enjoy a starting role in his homecoming with Jimmy Butler (foot) sidelined. The rookie has logged five starts over the past six games, averaging 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2,0 assists and 1.5 steals over the span.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo - Records double-double in loss Adebayo contributed 21 points (6-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-13 FT), 15 rebounds and four assists over 36 minutes during Monday's 121-104 loss to the Clippers.

Impact The Heat were severely short-handed in Monday's contest, but Adebayo held the frontcourt together and kept the game somewhat competitive. His work in Monday's loss marked his fifth consecutive double-double, making Adebayo one of the most effective fantasy centers in the Eastern Conference over the past couple of weeks.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers Over The Heat | LA Clippers

JANUARY 2 • YOUTUBE

Clippers get Kawhi Leonard back, take down Heat Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points and grabbed six rebounds after missing the past four games and Paul George added 23 points as the Los Angeles...

JANUARY 2 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Clippers get Kawhi Leonard back, take down Heat Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points and grabbed six rebounds after missing the past four games and Paul George added 23 points as the Los Angeles...

JANUARY 2 • KANSASCITY.COM

DUB OVER THE HEAT | LA Clippers

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HEAT at CLIPPERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 1, 2024

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Winderman's view: Do Heat have to consider some work on roster's edges? Ira Winderman’s perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat’s Monday night game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

JANUARY 2 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

RJ Hampton - Coming off bench in LA Hampton isn't starting Monday's game against the Clippers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Hampton drew a pair of starts while Kyle Lowry (head) returned to health, but the 22-year-old will retreat to the bench with Lowry cleared for action Monday. However, Hampton could continue to see more chances than usual with Josh Richardson (back) and Caleb Martin (ankle) still out.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jovic - Back with reserves Jovic is coming off the bench Monday against the Clippers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Jovic drew a rare opportunity to start Saturday against the Jazz, but he'll retreat to the bench Monday with the Heat electing to grant Jamal Cain his first NBA start. Jovic has struggled to see consistent opportunities this year, but he could see an uptick in playing time in LA as Miami continues to deal with multiple injuries to key players.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Cain - Making first NBA start Cain is starting at power forward Monday night against the Clippers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Cain is in line for the first NBA start of his career as the Heat continue to deal with injuries to Jimmy Butler (foot), Josh Richardson (back), Caleb Martin (ankle) and Haywood Highsmith (concussion). Cain is averaging 5.4 points in 13.3 minutes per contest over 18 appearances this season, but he figures to be in line for an uptick in playing time Monday night.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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