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Returns to practice Cain (illness) was able to practice Monday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Cain missed Friday's preseason game against the Rockets with an illness, but it wasn't even mentioned Monday, which is an encouraging sign. Cain had a terrific preseason and looks to be an exciting project for the Heat on his two-way deal.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Cain won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Rockets due to an illness, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Cain was a late scratch due to an illness, but he should return to full strength before the regular-season opener against the Pistons on Oct. 25. However, it's unclear if Cain will be able to carve out a regular rotation role to begin the 2023-24 campaign despite some encouraging performances during preseason action.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Nets Cain is part of the starting five for Wednesday's preseason game against Brooklyn, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Cain will get another preseason start Wednesday, capitalizing on the absences of many key Heat players. In his only other start this preseason, he logged 24 points and 10 rebounds across 27 minutes.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Cain working to prove he deserves spot on Heat standard roster: 'I know I'm an NBA player' Entering his second season in the Heat’s development system, Jamal Cain is working to prove this preseason that he deserves a spot on the st...

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Moves into starting lineup Cain will start Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The Heat have 10 players ruled out for the exhibition, including all of their regular starters. Cain will be joined by Dru Smith, Duncan Robinson, Haywood Highsmith and Thomas Bryant in the first unit Friday.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pours in 24 points Cain notched 24 points (10-17 FG, 1-3 3PT, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds and three assists across 35 minutes of Thursday's 91-72 Summer-League win over the Bucks.

Impact Cain has made a strong case for a training camp invite this summer. Coming into Thursday, Cain was averaging 15.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in three appearances. He was on a two-way contract with Miami in 2022-23, averaging 13.3 minutes in 18 contests.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heat open busy transaction week with qualifying offers to Orlando Robinson, Jamal Cain Miami Heat extend qualifying offers to Orlando Robinson, Jamal Cain for two-way 2023-24 contracts.

JUNE 26, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Pops for 18 points in victory Cain registered 18 points (6-7 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals over 19 minutes during Sunday's 123-110 victory over Orlando.

Impact The Heat ran a 15-man rotation Sunday, allowing Cain to go off for 18 points in 19 minutes. Miami will now play Atlanta in the first round of the Play-In Tournament, with a victory ensuring postseason action against the Celtics. Cain is unlikely to feature again moving forward, outside of any potential blowouts.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to Miami Cain has rejoined the Heat from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Sunday, Anthony Chiang reports.

Impact Cain has spent most of the season with the Skyforce but will add depth to the bench ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Pistons. He's averaged 23.1 points per game with Sioux Falls but just 4.4 points per game contest in 15 bench appearances with the Heat.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Indiana The Heat recalled Cain from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce, and he'll be active for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports...

Impact Cain hasn't played for the Heat since Jan. 14, despite being on a two-way contract. However, with Miami shorthanded Wednesday, the 23-year-old could claim a small role in the rotation.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heat with three ticking clocks on two-way players Orlando Robinson, Jamal Cain Even though the Miami Heat have only two players under two-way contract, which is the NBA limit, they are facing three ticking clocks. With...

JANUARY 22, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Jamal Cain Rejoins Miami Heat For Tonight's Game Against Dallas Mavericks Cain back with the team after G League stint

JANUARY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rejoins Miami, available Friday Cain has rejoined the Heat and will be available for Friday's matchup against the Mavericks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Cain scored 27 and 36 points, respectively, in his past two G League appearances with the Sioux Falls Skyforce and has been awarded with an elevation. Miami is relatively healthy, so it's unlikely Cain sees an expanded role against Dallas, though he has played at least 20 minutes in each of his last three NBA appearances.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets career high off bench Cain ended with 12 points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds and three assists over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 112-111 victory over the Thunder.

Impact Cain was one of five Heat players to reach double figures in scoring, setting a career-high scoring total in extended minutes off the bench. Cain has surpassed the double-digit scoring mark on two occasions this year.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return to G League The Heat assigned Cain to the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the G League on Thursday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Cain is on a two-way deal, so he will have to split time between the Heat and Skyforce for the remainder of the season. He didn't play in Miami's last two games and hasn't logged double-digit minutes since Nov. 27.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to NBA Cain has been recalled by Miami and will be available for Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Caleb Martin (ankle), Kyle Lowry (knee) and Gabe Vincent (knee) have all been ruled out, so Miami will add Cain back to the active roster to serve as depth. Cain has made eight appearances at the NBA level, posting 4.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 11.6 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely available versus Rockets Cain is joining the Heat in Houston and should be available for the evening's clash with the Rockets.

Impact Cain and Nikola Jovic have been recalled from the Skyforce ahead of Thursday's game, potentially signaling that multiple Miami players will sit out. Cain logged double-digit minutes for a brief stretch in November but doesn't figure to be a major contributor Thursday unless additional absences surface beyond the players already listed as questionable.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Skyforce Cain was assigned to the G League on Saturday, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Cain is joined by Nikola Jovic and Dru Smith in the transfer. However, Cain will be the only one of the three who will remain with Sioux Falls for a significant amount of time. Cain will shift into a primary role in the G League for as long as he is with the team.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active Wednesday Cain (illness) is active for Wednesday's game against Boston, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Although battling an illness, Cain will be available off the bench for the Heat on Wednesday. The forward has totaled 10 points across his last three performances.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Wednesday Cain is probable to play in Wednesday's matchup with Boston due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Cain has seen increased playing time in November due to the Heat's numerous injuries. With Jimmy Butler (knee) out again, Cain could crack double-digit minutes for the sixth time in seven games.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Cain (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Cain has been battling with an illness but is expected to be available off the bench Sunday, and that has been a trend for him of late. He's logged double-digit minutes in each of Miami's last six games, as the Heat have been dealing with a long list of injuries.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Sunday Cain (illness) is probable for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Cain has been in the rotation lately as the Heat have dealt with an extensive injury report. That's likely not changing Sunday, as six of Cain's teammates are listed as questionable.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Friday Cain (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against the Wizards, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact It appears Cain should be available Friday despite the illness that caused him to land on the injury report. He's averaging 7.0 points and 3.8 rebounds in 18.3 minutes per contest over the last four games, and he should see a similar workload against Washington if he's ultimately cleared to play.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Cain is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards due to an illness, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Miami's injury report remains extensive. Fantasy managers should check back in before tipoff to see who's available. Over the past four games, Cain has averaged 7.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 18.3 minutes.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat's Jamal Cain and Haywood Highsmith Provide Energy Boost Cain and Highsmith thriving in Heat’s developmental program

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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