Analysis: Some NBA teams know it's time to shake out of early-season slides — or else
There's a lot of basketball left to be played in this NBA season2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TERRY ROZIER #2 - POINT GUARD - MIAMI HEAT
12.9 PPG •
4.2 RPG •
3.7 APG
12.9 PPG
4.2 RPG
3.7 APG
Jimmy Butler set to return for Heat; Terry Rozier out Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has been cleared to return for Monday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, however Jaime Jaquez Jr.and...
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Ruled out for Monday Rozier will not play Monday against the 76ers due to right foot discomfort.
Impact Monday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so it's possible the Heat are being cautious. Rozier has been ice cold in November with a 35.3 percent shooting mark, so this injury could be a reason why. Fortunately for Miami, Jimmy Butler (ankle) has been cleared to return for Monday's game.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Held to nine points Rozier racked up nine points (4-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes during Sunday's 119-110 loss to the Pacers.
Impact Rozier's cold streak continued Sunday as his shot eluded him once again. November has not been his month, as he's shooting 35.3 percent from the field and 25.6 percent from beyond the arc in his last eight games. His counting stats have suffered too, as he's averaging 10.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists in that span.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Endures off night as shooter Rozier amassed seven points (2-10 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 115-112 loss to the Suns.
Impact Rozier couldn't get the lid off the basket, but he was able to contribute in other facets. He tied for the second most rebounds on the team and was one of three Heat players to accrue at least five assists. Additionally, Rozier finished with a team-high plus-11 plus-minus. Through seven games, Rozier is averaging 14.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists across 32.1 minutes.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Sabonis' putback with less than a second left lifts Kings past Heat, 111-110
Domantas Sabonis scored off an offensive rebound with 0.7 seconds left, and the Sacramento Kings rallied from 15 points down to beat the Miami Heat 111-110 on Monday nightNOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bam Adebayo scores 32 points to help the Heat beat the Wizards, 118-98 in Mexico City
Bam Adebayo scored 20 of his 32 points in the first half and the Miami Heat beat the Washington Wizards 118-98 on Saturday night in the 14th NBA regular-season game in MexicoNOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 16 points with 14 shots Rozier had 16 points (5-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 116-107 loss to the Knicks.
Impact Rozier didn't have his best shooting performance, and this 16-point mark was his lowest mark of the season, but that shouldn't undermine the strong start the veteran floor general is having. Through four games, Rozier is averaging 18.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest while shooting 42.4 percent from deep.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Strong start continues in win Rozier finished Monday's 106-98 win over Detroit with 20 points (7-16 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 33 minutes.
Impact Rozier scored a season-high 20 points, continuing his promising start to the season. Across the first three games, he is averaging 19.3 points per game, adding 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 3.3 three-pointers. There is room to improve on the defensive end, where he is currently delivering just 0.3 steals per contest. Rozier was typically available in the 100 range during drafts, a position that looks as though could end up being a bargain.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Butler scores 23, Rozier adds 20 and Heat pull away in 4th to beat Pistons 106-98
Jimmy Butler had 23 points and seven assists, Terry Rozier added 20 points and the Miami Heat beat the Detroit Pistons 106-98OCTOBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jimmy Butler's scores 13 of 26 points in fourth quarter as Heat hold off pesky Hornets 114-106
Jimmy Butler scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Tyler Herro added five 3-pointers and 22 points and the Miami Heat spoiled the Charlotte Hornets’ home opener with 11...OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heat's Terry Rozier ready to face Hornets at old Charlotte stomping grounds Heat guard Terry Rozier will square off with his old team, the Charlotte Hornets, for the first time since Miami traded for him last season.
OCTOBER 25 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Leads team with 19 points Rozier finished with 19 points (5-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 116-97 loss to Orlando.
Impact Rozier joined the Heat before the trade deadline last season and made an immediate impact. He enters his 10th NBA season as the Heat's answer to replace Kyle Lowry, who was traded to the Sixers. Rozier is a definite upgrade from the aging Lowry, and is poised to thrive alongside Tyler Herro in the backcourt and flash some the excellent production he displayed during his tenures with Charlotte and Boston.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Banchero scores 33, Magic roll in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-97 on opening night
Paolo Banchero scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 23 and the Orlando Magic rolled past the Miami Heat 116-97 in the opener for both teamsOCTOBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting in opener Rozier will start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Magic.
Impact As expected, Rozier opens up the 2024-25 regular season as Miami's starting point guard, and he'll be joined by Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Nikola Jovic and Bam Adebayo in the first unit. Rozier averaged 16.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game with the Heat last season.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in opener Rozier will start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Magic.
Impact As expected, Rozier opens up the 2024-25 regular season as Miami's starting point guard, and he'll be joined by Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Nikola Jovic and Bam Adebayo in the first unit. Rozier averaged 16.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game with the Heat in the regular season last year.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go for opener Rozier (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Magic, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact As expected, Rozier is healthy to start the regular season after resting during the preseason finale. After a midseason trade to Miami, Rozier made 31 regular-season appearances for the Heat and averaged 16.4 points, 4.6 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 31.5 minutes per game.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Out for preseason finale Rozier won't play in Friday's preseason finale versus Memphis for rest purposes, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Rozier hasn't suffered any injury but the Heat are giving most of their starters a rest day for the preseason finale. Fantasy managers can expect Rozier to re-enter the lineup for the Heat's regular-season opener against Orlando on Oct. 23.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Productive in preseason victory Rozier finished with 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 17 minutes in Sunday's 101-99 preseason win over the Pelicans.
Impact Rozier produced a solid outing, coming in third for the team high in points behind Tyler Herro (12) and Duncan Robinson (12). The Heat acquired Rozier late in January of 2024, and he carved out a significant role in 31 regular-season appearances (30 starts), during which he averaged 16.4 points, 4.6 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 31.5 minutes per game. The 30-year-old is set to serve as the club's starting point guard once again, and he is expected to be locked into that spot with Alec Burks (rest) coming off the bench.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Fully cleared to play Rozier, who missed the end of the 2023-24 season with a neck injury, has been fully cleared to play, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Rozier missed the final 11 games of the season with a neck strain, but he'll have a full offseason with a clean bill of health to work on his game. Rozier made a total of 31 appearances for the Heat during the 2023-24 regular season, posting averages of 16.4 points, 4.6 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.1 three-pointers.
JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Point guard Deivon Smith transferring to St. John's from Utah
Point guard Deivon Smith is transferring to St. John’s from Utah, giving Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino a veteran replacement for Daniss Jenkins next seasonMAY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heat rule rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. out of Game 5 vs. Celtics with hip injury
The Miami Heat will be without yet another starter when they face an elimination game in Boston on Wednesday nightAPRIL 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out for Game 5 Rozier (neck) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Celtics, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Rozier will miss an 11th straight game due to a neck strain. Jimmy Butler (knee) and Jaime Jaquez (hip) are also out for the potential elimination game, so Delon Wright, Patty Mills, Kevin Love and Duncan Robinson are all candidates for increased roles.
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