THOMAS BRYANT NEWS

Season-low two points in loss Bryant chipped in two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and five rebounds across 12 minutes during Monday's 111-110 loss to the Kings.

Impact Bryant scored a season-low two points while tying his lowest mark in playing time Monday. The 27-year-old has served as the primary backup to Bam Adebayo with Kevin Love (conditioning) working his way back to game action. However, Bryant should not be considered a viable fantasy option as he will likely have to compete for minutes with both Love and Kel'el Ware as the season progresses.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Muted effort Monday Bryant logged four points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and two rebounds over 13 minutes during Monday's 106-98 win over Detroit.

Impact Bryant continues to play as the primary backup behind Bam Adebayo, playing limited minutes off the bench. He has been a non-factor to this point, offering nothing in the way of tangible production. Kel'el Ware put together a strong Summer League and preseason, which could eventually stand for something when it comes to who should be the backup center option. While the position is currently Bryant's to lose, he is by no means a player managers need to concern themselves with.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to bench Bryant won't start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Magic.

Impact With most of the Heat's regulars resting during the preseason finale, Bryant drew a spot start. However, aside from Josh Richardson (shoulder), the Heat are healthy heading into the regular season, so Bryant isn't guaranteed playing time on Opening Night.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Grizzlies Bryant is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Grizzlies.

Impact The Heat are resting most of their regulars in the preseason finale since the start of the regular season is right around the corner. Bam Adebayo (rest) is among the players who won't feature in this one, so Bryant will start at center over rookie Kel'el Ware.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 26 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Returning to Miami Bryant and the Heat agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Bryant previously declined his $2.8 million player option, but now he's back with the Heat for the veteran's minimum. He's likely to be an emergency depth option for Miami after averaging 5.7 points and 3.7 rebounds across 38 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Declines player option Saturday Bryant declined his $2.8 million player option Saturday, and he will test free agency this offseason, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Bryant had a down year with the Heat, and if he were to have stayed his role likely would have diminished as the club drafted Kel'el Ware with the No. 15 overall selection in the 2024 draft. The 26-year-old appeared in just 38 games for the Heat, during which he averaged 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.6 assists across 11.6 minutes per game.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Bryant will test free agency Anthony Chiang: Caleb Martin ($7.1 million option) and Thomas Bryant ($2.8 million option) are bypassing their player options to become unre...

JUNE 29 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Big double-double off bench Bryant closed with 26 points (11-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 22 minutes off the bench during Friday's 142-82 victory over the...

Impact It's the first double-double of the season for Bryant, who also led the Heat in scoring during the biggest win in franchise history. The 22 minutes tied his season high, but the 26-year-old center has seen a larger role of late. With Nikola Jovic picking up a knee bruise Friday, there could be more minutes available for Bryant in the frontcourt in the short term.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Bryant will come off the bench Friday night against the Pelicans.

Impact Bryant will shift back to a bench role now that Bam Adebayo has been cleared to return from his one-game suspension. Bryant is averaging 7.0 points and 3.6 rebounds in his last five appearances off the bench.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 10 boards in spot start Bryant totaled six points (2-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one block over 15 minutes in Wednesday's 107-104 win over the Cavaliers.

Impact Bryant got the start with Bam Adebayo scratched late due to pain and swelling in his back. Bryant wasn't able to crack 20 minutes of playing time despite getting the start, but the big man was able to reach double-digit rebounds for the first time this season. He'll return to his role on the bench once Adebayo is healthy enough to play.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start sans Adebayo Bryant will start Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact With Bam Adebayo (back) unavailable, Bryant will make his first start since Nov. 25 and his fourth start of the season. Over his last three starts, Bryant has averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 19.7 minutes.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Active off bench in loss Bryant accumulated 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 16 minutes during Monday's 98-91 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Even though Bam Adebayo was Miami's best player in this game, Bryant found a way to make his presence felt, particularly on offense. That said, he's not going to see many minutes on a regular basis going forward, meaning his upside will be limited even if he has productive outings such as Monday's.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Bryant receives championship ring Suspended Miami Heat center Thomas Bryant receives his championship ring from the Denver Nuggets before having to exit the arena.

MARCH 1 • NBA.COM

Suspended Heat big man Thomas Bryant receives championship ring from Nuggets, then leaves arena

Suspended Miami Heat center Thomas Bryant received a group hug from his former Denver teammates and a glittering championship ring before promptly leaving the arena

MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami's Thomas Bryant to receive championship ring from Nuggets despite suspension | NBA.com The NBA will allow Heat center Thomas Bryant to receive his championship ring earned as a member of the Nuggets despite serving a 1-game suspension.

FEBRUARY 29 • NBA.COM

NBA makes an exception for Thomas Bryant. And Heat injury update NBA makes exception for Thomas Bryant

FEBRUARY 29 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Despite suspension, Miami's Thomas Bryant can get his championship ring from Nuggets

The NBA will allow suspended Miami Heat center Thomas Bryant to briefly be in Denver’s arena on Thursday night so he can receive his 2023 championship ring from the Nuggets in a pr...

FEBRUARY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ASK IRA: Was heart of Heat's Bryant in right place, even if he wasn't during melee? Thomas Bryant put up plenty of fight Friday night for the Miami Heat, as his relentless energy boiled over.

FEBRUARY 26 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Jimmy Butler, Naji Marshall among 5 players suspended after Heat-Pelicans incident

Jimmy Butler is one of five Heat and Pelicans players to be suspended after an on-court altercation during their game Friday night.

FEBRUARY 25

NBA announces suspensions from Heat-Pelicans game | NBA.com Heat center Thomas Bryant and Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado receive multi-game suspensions for their roles in the altercation.

FEBRUARY 25 • NBA.COM

Receives three-game suspension Bryant has been suspended for three games for his role in a physical altercation during Friday's win over New Orleans.

Impact Bryant and Jose Alvarado each received three-game suspensions for escalating violence Friday after Zion Williamson (foot) was fouled by Kevin Love. Nikola Jovic, Jimmy Butler and Naji Marshall will be suspended for one game, but Bryant's punishment is the stiffest and will sideline him until March 2's game against Utah.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ejected Friday Bryant was ejected from Friday's game versus the Pelicans with 11:19 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Impact Bryant didn't touch the floor for Miami on Friday, but he got into it on the sidelines with Jose Alvarado. Punches were thrown by both players, so a suspension could be on the table. Bryant has been completely out of the rotation since January.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Solid numbers off bench Bryant finished with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 115-106 victory over Orlando.

Impact With Kevin Love (illness) out of action, Bryant saw his biggest workload since Nov. 22 and set a new, if modest, season high in scoring. His role in the Miami frontcourt behind Bam Adebayo limits his fantasy upside, but Bryant could have some appeal as a bargain DFS option Friday against the Hawks if Love remains sidelined.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Bryant will return to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Bam Adebayo is back with the starting group after sitting out Saturday's game against the Nets with a hip injury. Bryant wasn't able to make the most of his spot start Saturday, scoring two points with one rebound and one steal in 13 minutes.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE