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James
Johnson
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 17, 5:37p ET
News: Johnson (personal) is out for Wednesday's matchup against the 76ers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Johnson will remain on the sidelines while attending to a personal matter. He hasn't played since Nov. 27, and it's unclear when he'll return to the floor.
Justise
Winslow
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 17, 5:36p ET
News: Winslow (back) is out for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia.
Impact: Winslow is set to miss his seventh straight matchup while dealing with a back strain. A timetable for his return remains up in the air at this point, though his next chance to take the floor will come Friday against the Knicks.
Goran
Dragic
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 17, 5:34p ET
News: Dragic (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Impact: Dragic's absence will extend to nine games due to a right groin strain. His next opportunity to return will come Friday against the Knicks.
Tyler
Herro
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 17, 12:24a ET
News: Herro pitched in 22 points (7-20 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Monday's 118-111 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact: Herro has scored at least 22 in three of the last six games, but he also went scoreless once and was held to single digits once during this same recent stretch. The 19-year-old rookie has scored at least 20 seven times through 26 appearances, but his lack of production in most of the other stat columns makes it tough to stomach his occasional subpar scoring nights.
Derrick
Jones
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 17, 12:18a ET
News: Jones supplied 15 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four steals, two blocks and one rebound in 31 minutes during Monday's 118-111 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact: Jones finished with season highs in steals and blocks while earning at least 26 minutes for the sixth straight game. With Justise Winslow (back) and James Johnson (personal) both sidelined, Jones has been impactful off the bench for the Heat, and he's likely to receive decent burn once again during Wednesday's road matchup versus the 76ers.
Bam
Adebayo
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 17, 12:13a ET
News: Adebayo posted 14 points (4-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists, three steals and three blocks in 43 minutes during Monday's 118-111 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact: Adebayo turned in a mediocre stat line compared to his averages from last week, during which he was awarded Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors. He struggled with his shot but still posted an impressive and well-rounded line, and he'll look to take it to the 76ers on Wednesday after having one of his quietest performances of the campaign against Philadelphia on Nov. 23.
Jimmy
Butler
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 17, 12:08a ET
News: Butler had 25 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 12-14 FT), eight assists, four rebounds and one steal in 39 minutes during Monday's 118-111 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact: Butler was efficient offensively, earning no shortage of trips to the charity stripe while nearing a double-double. Having delivered a dud in his first matchup against his most recent former team (76ers), he'll look to make a statement in Wednesday's game against Philadelphia.
Justise
Winslow
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 15, 8:48p ET
News: Winslow (back) has been ruled out of Monday's game against Memphis, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact: Winslow will be held out for a sixth-straight game as he continues to battle through a back strain. The 23-year-old remains without a firm timetable for return and doesn't appear to be with the team as he didn't travel to Dallas for the first leg of a three-game road trip. Look for a more complete update on Winslow's availability to come later in the week.
James
Johnson
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 15, 8:43p ET
News: Johnson (personal) won't play in Monday's tilt with the Grizzlies, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact: Johnson will be held out for a 10th-straight game as he's now dealing with a personal issue. On a positive note, Johnson seems to be over the illness that kept him out much of the last week. There's a chance he could return to the lineup Wednesday against Philadelphia.
Goran
Dragic
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 15, 8:39p ET
News: Dragic (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact: Dragic will miss his eight-straight game as he continues to recover from a right groin strain. His next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against Philadelphia.
Jimmy
Butler
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 15, 12:00p ET
News: Butler had 27 points (8-22 FG, 1-6 3PT, 10-12 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and one steal in 43 minutes during Saturday's 122-118 overtime win at Dallas.
Impact: Butler has scored 20 or more points in eight straight games, although he is making just 43.3 percent of his shots -- and 30.2 percent of his threes -- over that span. He will remain as Miami's top scoring threat, but the lack of accuracy from the field might hurt his upside a bit. Regardless, the star forward should be in line for another productive outing Monday at Memphis.
Kendrick
Nunn
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 15, 11:58a ET
News: Nunn had 13 points (5-14 FG, 3-6 3PT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Saturday's 122-118 overtime win at Dallas.
Impact: Nunn has been very productive after a slump last month, and he continues to be one of Miami's best playmaking threats. His shot has been inconsistent, however, as he is making just 38.9 percent of his field-goal attempts and 27.3 percent of his threes over his last 10 games. He will try to improve his efficiency Monday at Memphis.
Bam
Adebayo
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 15, 11:55a ET
News: Adebayo had 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and two blocks in 37 minutes during Saturday's 122-118 overtime win at Dallas.
Impact: Adebayo has been on a tear of late, notching five straight double-doubles and two triple-doubles over his last three starts. He should continue filling out the stat sheet Monday in a tough away matchup at Memphis.
James
Johnson
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 14, 4:36p ET
News: Johnson did not travel to Dallas for Saturday's game against the Mavericks due to personal reasons, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact: The situation won't affect the Heat's rotation, as Johnson hasn't appeared in a game since Nov. 27. He should tentatively be considered questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Tyler
Herro
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 14, 10:55a ET
News: Herro had seven points (3-12 FG, 1-6 3PT), three rebounds and one steal in 24 minutes off the bench during Friday's 113-110 loss against the Lakers.
Impact: Herro was dealing with an illness and while he was cleared to play, he didn't have his best performance. His next chance to feature will come Saturday on the road against the Mavericks.
Bam
Adebayo
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 14, 10:54a ET
News: Adebayo notched 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and one block in 35 minutes during Friday's 113-110 loss against the Lakers.
Impact: Adebayo is on an absolute tear of late, averaging 21.8 points and 12.5 rebounds per game over his last four appearances while also logging a triple-double over that span. The third-year center should continue producing Saturday in a tough road matchup against the Mavericks.
Kendrick
Nunn
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 14, 10:52a ET
News: Nunn had 16 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3PT), seven assists, two rebounds and two steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 113-110 loss against the Lakers.
Impact: Nunn suffered a bit of a slump during the end of November and the beginning of December, but he has turned things around and he has now scored in double digits over his last four games, including a career-best 36-point performance Tuesday. His seven dimes also represent his second-highest mark of the season.
Jimmy
Butler
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 14, 10:50a ET
News: Butler had 23 points (9-20 FG, 5-6 FT, 0-5 3PT), three rebounds, three assists and four steals in 37 minutes during Friday's 113-110 loss against the Lakers.
Impact: Butler couldn't extend his triple-double streak, but he found a way to produce on both ends of the court once again while pacing the Heat on offense. The shooting woes continue for the star forward -- he is making just 28.4 percent from his threes while shooting 43.4 percent from the field -- but he produces enough in other areas to remain a very productive fantasy asset even when his shot is not falling.
Justise
Winslow
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 13, 10:11p ET
News: Winslow (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Winslow remains out with a back injury, and he'll miss his fifth straight game Saturday. He'll have a chance to join the team on the road trip for either Monday's game in Memphis or Wednesday's contest in Philly.
Goran
Dragic
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 13, 10:10p ET
News: Dragic (groin) won't travel with the team for Saturday's game against the Lakers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Dragic will miss his seventh straight matchup due to a groin injury. Though he won't travel to Dallas, he could join the team in either Memphis or Wednesday next week, per Winderman.
Tyler
Herro
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 13, 5:20p ET
News: Herro (illness) has been cleared to play Friday against the Lakers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Herro was considered a game-time call due to illness, but he evidently feels well enough to give it a go Friday. He'll look to bounce back after being held scoreless Tuesday against the Hawks.
Dion
Waiters
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 12, 10:13p ET
News: Waiters (illness) has been suspended for the next six games for "his failure to adhere to team policies, violation of team rules, and continued insubordination," Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.
Impact: It's not yet clear what caused this suspension, but Waiters won't be eligible to return until Dec. 23 against Utah. He's yet to take the court this season.
James
Johnson
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 12, 2:01p ET
News: Johnson (illness) is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Impact: Johnson is good to go after dealing with an illness earlier in the week. He's appeared in just six games for the Heat this season, posting averages of 3.3 points and 1.8 rebounds across 11.3 minutes.
Dion
Waiters
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 12, 1:22p ET
News: Waiters (illness) will not play Friday against the Lakers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Waiters is still working back from an undisclosed illness and will miss a fourth straight game as a result. He has yet to appear in a game for the Heat this season.
Tyler
Herro
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 12, 1:19p ET
News: Herro (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Herro will be a game-time call Friday after missing Thursday's practice due to an undisclosed illness. The rookie was held to zero points in Tuesday's win over the Hawks after tallying a combined 49 points in his two games prior.
Justise
Winslow
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 12, 1:17p ET
News: Winslow (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Winslow will remain sidelined for a fourth straight game as he continues to deal with a lower-back strain. It's unclear if he'll be ready to return for the second half of Miami's back-to-back set Saturday in Dallas.
Goran
Dragic
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 12, 1:14p ET
News: Dragic (groin) will not play Friday against the Lakers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: A strained right groin will keep Dragic sidelined for a sixth consecutive game. With Justise Winslow (back) also sidelined, Kendrick Nunn should once again handle the majority of ball handling duties.
Daryl
Macon
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 11, 3:11p ET
News: Macon has been transferred to the G League on Wednesday.
Impact: Macon returns to the G League after logging one minute of action in Tuesday's contest against Atlanta. Macon will be available for the Skyforce's game against the Hustle on Wednesday.
Jimmy
Butler
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 11, 12:16a ET
News: Butler supplied 20 points (8-19 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-7 FT), 18 rebounds and 10 assists in 42 minutes during Tuesday's 135-121 overtime win against the Hawks.
Impact: Butler's lone three helped force overtime, and he has recorded a career-best three triple-doubles here in 2019-20. Moreover, he hauled in a career-high 18 boards, and Butler will look to rise to the occasion during Friday's matchup versus the Lakers.
Bam
Adebayo
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 11, 12:11a ET
News: Adebayo exploded for 30 points (13-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, 11 assists and two steals in 44 minutes during Tuesday's 135-121 overtime win against the Hawks.
Impact: Adebayo compiled career highs in scoring and dimes while becoming the youngest Heat player to post a triple-double. It seems safe to suggest the groin injury that had him listed as probable didn't bother the big man, and he continues to be among the most versatile and consistent centers across all fantasy formats.
Duncan
Robinson
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 11, 12:00a ET
News: Robinson recorded 34 points (12-16 FG, 10-14 3Pt), four assists, three rebounds and one block in 43 minutes during Tuesday's 135-121 overtime win against the Hawks.
Impact: Robinson finished with career highs in points, threes, assists and minutes, scorching the Hawks from beyond the arc and doing so efficiently. This is the fifth time through 24 appearances this season that Robinson has posted at least 20 points, but he has also been held to single digits 11 times as well.
Kendrick
Nunn
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 10, 11:53p ET
News: Nunn produced 36 points (14-26 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 42 minutes during Tuesday's 135-121 overtime win against the Hawks.
Impact: Nunn finished with career highs in scoring and rebounding while also matching his career high in minutes, which he just set on Sunday versus the Bulls. Prior to this one he hadn't scored at least 20 points since Nov. 23, and he was even held to single digits in four of the previous nine games, this after pouring in at least 20 in seven of 14 games to begin his career.
Derrick
Jones
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 10, 11:47p ET
News: Jones supplied nine points (4-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 135-121 overtime win over the Hawks.
Impact: Jones finished with season highs in boards and minutes while matching his season high in assists, this despite dealing with an illness. Moreover, he came up with a clutch block that set Jimmy Butler up for a game-tying three to force overtime. Based on how many Heat players were held out (Goran Dragic, James Johnson, Justise Winslow and Dion Waiters), Jones shouldn't be expected to log this many minutes when the team is closer to full strength. Furthermore, Friday's tilt versus the Lakers likely represents an unfriendly matchup for fantasy purposes.
James
Johnson
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 10, 8:51p ET
News: Johnson, who was not on the injury report, will not play during Tuesday's game against the Hawks due to an illness, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Johnson may have come down with an illness immediately before tipoff, though it's odd that it wasn't acknowledged by the team until the second quarter of Tuesday's game. He should be considered questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers until further notice.
Derrick
Jones
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 10, 6:22p ET
News: Jones (illness) will be available Tuesday against Atlanta, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact: Jones popped up on the injury report due to an illness, but the bouncy wing will play through the ailment. He's averaged 26.5 minutes over his last two games, though he hasn't provided fantasy-relevant production this season.
KZ
Okpala
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 10, 6:22p ET
News: Okpala (Achilles) is available to play in Tuesday's matchup against Atlanta, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact: Tuesday will mark the first game in a while that the rookie is active, as Okpala had been dealing with an Achilles strain. Okpala is a long shot to crack the rotation however, as he has just played in two games so far this season, logging one minute of action in each.
Bam
Adebayo
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 10, 6:21p ET
News: Adebayo (groin) will play Tuesday against Atlanta, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: As expected, Adebayo has been given the green light for Tuesday's matchup. He figures to start and handle his usual workload. The 2017 first-round pick is averaging 17.6 points, 11.4 rebounds and three assists over his last five contests.
Derrick
Jones
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 10, 5:46p ET
News: Jones is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks due to illness.
Impact: Jones was a late addition to Tuesday's injury report, and his status is now in question after falling ill. He'd finally worked his way back into the rotation over the last two games, logging 26 and 27 minutes in his last two matchups, respectively.
Dion
Waiters
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 10, 5:39p ET
News: Waiters (illness) has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Impact: For a number of reasons, Waiters is still yet to take the floor for the Heat this season. Most recently, he's been battling an illness, which is to blame for his last three absences. Continue to consider the veteran questionable on a game-to-game basis until he logs his first minute of 2019.
KZ
Okpala
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 10, 1:09p ET
News: Okpala (Achilles) is now being considered probable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.
Impact: Okpala hasn't taken the court since Oct. 27 due to an Achilles injury, though it appears he'll be available for Tuesday's matchup off the bench. The team will likely wait until closer to tipoff to officially clear him for action.
Bam
Adebayo
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 10, 11:37a ET
News: Adebayo (groin) is expected to play Tuesday against Atlanta, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact: Adebayo was initially listed as questionable as of Monday, but after shootaround Tuesday, he's been bumped up to probable. Expect Adebayo to start at his usual center spot on a night when the Heat will be without both Goran Dragic and Justise Winslow. In his last game Sunday against Chicago, Adebayo played a season-high 41 minutes and had 21 points, 13 boards, six assists and three steals.
KZ
Okpala
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 09, 5:45p ET
News: Okpala (Achilles) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against Atlanta, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: The rookie has been battling an Achilles injury for a majority of the season and has only seemed the court in two contests. Even if he's ultimately deemed available Tuesday, Okpala will likely not crack the rotation, as he is buried on the Heat's depth chart.
Bam
Adebayo
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 09, 5:43p ET
News: Adebayo (groin) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Adebayo carried a similar designation into Sunday's game against the Bulls and wound up playing a season-high 41 minutes, finishing with 21 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, three steals and a block. Look for his status to clear up following Tuesday's morning shootaround.
Dion
Waiters
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 09, 5:43p ET
News: Waiters (illness) is ruled questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Atlanta, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: An illness prevented Waiters from making his season debut over the weekend. It appears however that Waiters is starting to feel better, as the guard was upgraded to questionable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's contest.
Goran
Dragic
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 09, 5:41p ET
News: Dragic (groin) won't play Tuesday against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Tuesday's absence will mark a fifth straight for Dragic, as the guard continues to recover from a right groin strain. The Heat will be shorthanded once again at point guard Tuesday with Justise Winslow (back) also ruled out. Kendrick Nunn will presumably handled point guard duties Tuesday and may see a heavier workload than normal.
Justise
Winslow
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 09, 5:37p ET
News: Winslow (back) won't play Tuesday against Atlanta, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Winslow will miss a third straight contest, as he continues to battle back from a back injury. Kelly Olynyk, who logged 25 minutes last Sunday, will likely see an another increased role when the Heat host Atlanta on Tuesday. Winslow's next opportunity to play looms Friday against the Lakers.
Tyler
Herro
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 09, 6:35a ET
News: Herro had 27 points (10-22 FG, 5-11 3PT, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 41 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 110-105 overtime win over the Bulls.
Impact: Herro was instrumental for the win, as the rookie caught fire from deep and made clutch bucket after clutch bucket towards a team-high 27 points. Herro is coming off back-to-back 20-plus point performances, and he has scored 20 or more in four of his last nine games. He still needs to show a bit more consistency, but he is trending in the right direction while playing 20 or more minutes almost on a regular basis. Herro is also shooting 45.0 percent from the field and 40.4 percent from three-point range over that nine-game span.
Bam
Adebayo
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 09, 6:34a ET
News: Adebayo had 21 points (7-9 FG, 0-1 3PT, 7-9 FT), 13 rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block in 41 minutes during Sunday's 110-105 overtime win over the Bulls.
Impact: Adebayo now has back-to-back double-doubles, and he is a nightly double-double threat with six over his last 10 outings. One of the premier rebounding threats in the league, Adebayo has taken a step forward offensively this season and he has scored 15-plus points in eight of his last 10 games. He will try to extend his solid run of form Tuesday at home against the Hawks.
Jimmy
Butler
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 09, 6:32a ET
News: Butler had 23 points (3-14 FG, 0-5 3PT, 17-21 FT), seven assists, six rebounds, one steal and one block in 44 minutes during Sunday's 110-105 overtime win over the Bulls.
Impact: Since missing a game on Nov. 27, Butler is scoring 24.3 points per game, 8.2 rebounds and 7.0 assists in 36.8 minutes per game, but he is shooting a less-than-ideal 42.4 percent from the field and 35.5 percent from deep over that span. He should continue as Miami's go-to guy on offense, but he needs to improve his accuracy from the field -- most notably a 30.3 percent from three-point range -- in order to gain even more value going forward.
Kendrick
Nunn
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 09, 6:32a ET
News: Nunn had 18 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3PT, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three turnovers in 42 minutes during Sunday's 110-105 overtime win over the Bulls.
Impact: Nunn continues to find a way to remain in the starting lineup and while he keeps producing at a steady rate, he has been struggling from the field at an alarming rate thanks to a 39.1 percent from the field and a poor 30.0 percent from deep over his last 10 games. Nunn remains a valuable fantasy asset due to his scoring totals, but an uptick on his efficiency would boost his value going forward.
Justise
Winslow
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 08, 4:30p ET
News: Winslow (back) was ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Bulls, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Winslow was questionable due to a lower-back strain but won't be able to suit up Sunday. Goran Dragic (groin) is also sidelined, leaving Kendrick Nunn, Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro to handle the bulk of the backcourt duties against Chicago.
Bam
Adebayo
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 08, 4:25p ET
News: Adebayo (groin) will play Sunday against the Bulls, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Adebayo was considered questionable with a right groin contusion but is good to go Sunday. The 22-year-old is coming off one of his best games of the season after putting up 24 points (10-16 FG, 4-7 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 37 minutes Friday versus the Wizards.
KZ
Okpala
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 07, 2:49p ET
News: Okpala (Achilles) will remain out for Sunday's game against the Bulls, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Okpala has yet to play after suffering an Achilles injury on October 27th against Timberwolves, and it looks as though the injury will continue to keep him out. While the injury has been devastating for the rookie, the Heat have performed well in his absence, as the team is 16-6 on the season and are undefeated at home.
Dion
Waiters
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 07, 2:37p ET
News: Waiters (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Between a suspension, multiple DNP's and now an illness, Waiters has yet to see the floor this season, and will have to wait past Sunday to make his debut. The guard's season has started off disastrously, but he will next look to see some action on the court when the Heat play the Hawks on Tuesday.
Justise
Winslow
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 07, 2:24p ET
News: Winslow is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bulls due to a lower-back strain, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Winslow has played just ten of a possible 21 games so far this season due to multiple injuries. This back issue is a new one and his status is unlikely to be confirmed until closer to tip-off. Goran Dragic (groin) has already been ruled out, so Kendrick Nunn and Jimmy Butler could be the only healthy ball-handlers available Sunday if Winslow is unable to give it a go.
Goran
Dragic
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 07, 2:22p ET
News: Dragic (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: With Dragic ruled out for Sunday's contest, it will mark the fourth consecutive game he will be forced to miss due to the groin injury. Look for Justise Winslow and Kendrick Nunn to continue to pick up the minutes left behind by Dragic.
Bam
Adebayo
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 07, 2:21p ET
News: Adebayo is considered questionable for Sunday's game against Chicago due to a groin contusion, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Adebayo appears to have bruised his groin at some point during Friday's win over Washington. While the severity of the injury is unclear, if he's forced to miss time, Kelly Olynyk would figure to benefit by joining the starting lineup, with Chris Silva potentially seeing a larger role off the bench.
Duncan
Robinson
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 06, 11:32p ET
News: Robinson had just six points, four rebounds and one assist in 42 minutes during Friday's 112-103 victory over Washington.
Impact: Robinson couldn't get anything going on the offensive end Friday but still played a whopping 42 minutes. He has been hot coming into this one, shooting at least 50 percent in his previous five games. His playing time is largely dependant on the availability of other players although he carved out a sizeable enough role. He is by no means a must-roster player but is worth considering if you need points and threes.
Tyler
Herro
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 06, 11:24p ET
News: Herro totaled 22 points (10-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Friday's 112-103 victory over Washington.
Impact: Herro took advantage of a reduced squad, finishing with 22 points in 30 minutes. The Heat were without both Goran Dragic (groin) and Justise Winslow (back) meaning Herro saw in excess of 30 minutes for the first time in his last five games. Herro is more of a streaming option when the Heat are at full strength. However, he could be worth a flier if Dragic and Winslow are forced to miss additional time.
Bam
Adebayo
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 06, 11:13p ET
News: Adebayo ended with 24 points (10-16 FG, 4-7 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 37 minutes during Friday's 112-103 victory over the Wizards.
Impact: Adebayo dropped a season-high 24 points Friday, adding 14 boards to finish with his 12th double-double of the season. He has been terrific this season with the only real issue being his lack of efficiency from the free-throw line. That was evident again in this one as he connected on just 4-of-7 from the stripe. There is certainly reason to think this facet of his game could slowly improve and his production now is really only scratching the surface.
Jimmy
Butler
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 06, 11:04p ET
News: Butler finished with 28 points (9-16 FG. 2-5 3Pt, 8-11 FT), 11 rebounds, 11 assists, two blocks and one steal in 36 minutes during Friday's 112-103 victory over the Wizards.
Impact: After recording his first triple-double in almost two years earlier in the week, Butler was at it again, finishing with another triple-double Friday. He has been fantastic for the Heat thus far, carrying them to the third-best record in the Eastern Conference. Butler is having arguably the best season of his career and is currently the eighth-best player in standard fantasy formats. Nothing he is doing seems wildly unsustainable and holding onto him is likely the best course of action.
Justise
Winslow
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 06, 7:41p ET
News: Winslow (back) won't play Friday against Washington, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Winslow has been battling lower-back pain, so the Heat have elected to sit him down for Friday's tilt. Kelly Olynky and Derrick Jones should pick up extra minutes as a result.
Dion
Waiters
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 06, 5:34p ET
News: Waiters won't play Friday against Washington due to illness.
Impact: Waiters has yet to make his season debut, and it won't come Friday after he was ruled out with an illness. His next chance to debut will come Sunday against the Bulls.
KZ
Okpala
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 06, 10:39a ET
News: Okpala (Achilles) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Impact: The Heat haven't offered up a firm target date for Okpala's NBA debut since he was diagnosed with a left Achilles' tendon strain shortly after the preseason concluded, merely listing him as out in the official game notes ahead of each of their first 22 games of the regular season. Considering Okpala hasn't even been cleared for a rehab assignment in the G League, it's probably safe to conclude that he's viewed as out indefinitely or week-to-week rather than day-to-day. Once he's healthy again, the rookie second-round pick isn't expected to crack the deep Miami rotation.
Daryl
Macon
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 05, 6:48p ET
News: Macon was assigned to the G League on Thursday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Macon has appeared in just three games for the Heat this season, so he'll head back to the G League for some more consistent run. Across seven games with the Sioux Falls Skyforce this season, Macon is averaging 23.4 points, 6.9 assists and 5.4 rebounds in 34.7 minutes.
Justise
Winslow
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 05, 5:48p ET
News: Winslow is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards due to a strained lower back.
Impact: Winslow's back started acting up after he played a combined 66 minutes during Miami's back-to-back set earlier in the week. He missed a couple of games earlier in the season due to a back issue, so the Heat figure to evaluate the 23-year-old carefully before clearing him to play. Winslow's status should clear up closer to tip-off.
Goran
Dragic
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 05, 5:42p ET
News: Dragic (groin) will not play Friday against the Wizards.
Impact: Dragic is set to miss a third straight game as he continues to battle a right groin injury. With the veteran guard unavailable, look for Kendrick Nunn and Justise Winslow (back) to pick up the majority of minutes at point guard. Dragic's next chance to play comes Sunday against Chicago.
Jimmy
Butler
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 05, 12:15a ET
News: Butler scored a game-high 37 points (12-18 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 7-10 FT) while adding six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 112-93 loss to the Celtics.
Impact: Great as Butler was on the night, his teammates were just as sluggish -- no other Miami player hit for more than 12 points, and Butler outproduced the next three Heat scorers combined. The 30-year-old has popped for at least 20 points in three straight games, while Wednesday's six three-pointers were a season high -- in fact, he hadn't drained more than two in a game prior to this one.
Derrick
Jones
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 04, 4:29p ET
News: Jones logged 16 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 121-110 overtime win over the Raptors, finishing with five points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block.
Impact: Jones returned from a 10-game absence due to a hip injury in the Heat's previous contest Sunday in Brooklyn, but he played just 10 seconds in the 109-106 win. The forward was more properly ushered back into the rotation Tuesday, and he put his athleticism on display on the defensive end in particular. With Miami having all of its core players healthy again minus Goran Dragic (groin), Jones is still going to be challenged to see his playing time pick up from here.
KZ
Okpala
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 04, 1:41p ET
News: Okpala (Achilles) will not play Wednesday against the Celtics, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Okpala will remain sidelined as he continues to battle an Achilles injury that has kept him out since Oct. 27. Even when healthy, he likely won't factor heavily into Miami's rotation.
Tyler
Herro
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 04, 11:12a ET
News: Herro posted six points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in Tuesday's 121-110 win against the Raptors.
Impact: On the season, Herro is converting on 44.6 percent of his field goals and 39.8 of his threes. Despite the strong numbers, the 19-year-old has been inconsistent in his scoring at times, including scoring under 10 points in his last two games. Even with the inconsistencies at times, Herro is still putting up 11.2 shots in 28.6 minutes per game and is a large part of Miami's rotation.
Kendrick
Nunn
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 04, 11:11a ET
News: Nunn posted seven points (3-16 FG, 0-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six assists, five rebounds and one block in Tuesday's 121-110 win against the Raptors.
Impact: Although Nunn is converting on 44.8 percent of his shots this season, the rookie has struggled to shoot consistently over his last five games, making 35.3 percent of his field goals and 29.4 percent of his three-point shots. Even with the poor shooting numbers in recent games, the 24-year-old has started every game this season and is playing 29.6 minutes per game. Due to his high amount of playing time, Nunn's fantasy value can only improve if he is able to pick up his shooting percentage.
Kelly
Olynyk
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 04, 11:10a ET
News: Olynyk posted 16 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal in Tuesday's 121-110 win against the Raptors.
Impact: Olynyk played a season-high 35 minutes off the bench in the overtime win against the Raptors. The 28-year-old has played well in his last 10 games, averaging 10.6 points (57.6 percent field goals, 52.8 percent three-point shots) and 5.5 rebounds per game. Due to his recent strong play, Olynyk may see more playing time in the future, with Meyers Leonard not making much of an impact as a starter with 6.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.
Meyers
Leonard
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 04, 11:10a ET
News: Leonard posted eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), eight rebounds and two assists in Tuesday's 121-110 win against the Raptors.
Impact: In Leonard's first year with the Heat, he is converting on 60.7 percent of his field goals and 54.1 percent of his three-point shots, both of which are career highs. Even with the strong shooting numbers, the 27-year-old is playing just 18.8 minutes per game as a starter. In his place, the team has opted to go with Kelly Olynyk, who has reached double-digit scoring in seven of his last 10 games.
Dion
Waiters
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 03, 11:57p ET
News: Waiters (DNP-Coach's Decision) did not see any action in Tuesday's 121-110 overtime win against the Raptors.
Impact: Waiters was listed as active following his 10-game suspension. Still, he did not see the floor in this one and has yet to make his season debut. Regardless, Waiters will likely have a hard time leapfrogging rookies Kendrick Nunn and Tyler Herro and should probably be avoided across all formats at least until he sees the court.
Justise
Winslow
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 03, 11:53p ET
News: Winslow finished with 17 points (8-17 FG, 1-1 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists and one block in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 121-110 overtime win against the Raptors.
Impact: Winslow stepped up with Goran Dragic (groin) sidelined and picked up the slack as the primary creator off the bench. Winslow has reached double figures in scoring in seven of nine appearances this season, though his per-game averages are being propped up by his first three showings before Jimmy Butler debuted. Still, wiith Dragic expected to miss Wednesday's matchup versus the Celtics, Winslow can likely be expected to once again shoulder plenty of responsibility offensively.
Duncan
Robinson
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 03, 11:46p ET
News: Robinson produced 22 points (8-11 FG, 6-9 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one block in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 121-110 overtime win against the Raptors.
Impact: Robinson has reached double figures in scoring in four straight games, and this is already the third time this season that he has canned at least six threes. While he's primarily a three-point shooting specialist who doesn't provide much in the other categories, Robinson helps the offense breathe by improving the spacing and seems locked into a pretty steady role.
Jimmy
Butler
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 03, 11:42p ET
News: Butler supplied 22 points (7-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 13 rebounds, 12 assists and one steal in 41 minutes during Tuesday's 121-110 overtime win against the Raptors.
Impact: Butler recorded his first triple-double since 2016-17 while amassing season highs in rebounding and minutes. He has handed out double-digit dimes four times thus far this season, and Butler remains one of the most well-rounded statistical contributors and an elite option across all fantasy formats.
Dion
Waiters
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 03, 6:08p ET
News: Waiters (undisclosed) will be active for Tuesday's game against Toronto, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: As anticipated, Waiters will be available off the bench for Tuesday's matchup following a 10-game suspension. He's yet to take the court this season.
Goran
Dragic
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 03, 12:34p ET
News: Dragic (groin) will not participate in Wednesday's contest against the Celtics, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: After initially being declared out for just Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Dragic will miss both games of the back-to-back. Although the Slovenian guard has started in just one of the 18 games he has played in, he is averaging a substantial 28.7 minutes per game. Look for Justise Winslow and Kendrick Nunn to pick up the majority of the minutes vacated by Dragic.
KZ
Okpala
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 03, 12:07p ET
News: Okpala (Achilles) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Toronto.
Impact: Okpala hasn't taken the floor since Oct. 27 due to an Achilles injury and remains without a timetable for a return. He figures to have a limited impact for the Heat even when healthy.
Dion
Waiters
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 03, 12:03p ET
News: Waiters is expected to be active for Tuesday's game against Toronto, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact: Waiters is yet to play this season due to a variety of issues, most recently 'The Gummy Incident,' for which he received a 10-game suspension. Having served the ban, Waiters may be an option Tuesday for coach Erik Spoelstra, who told reporters that Waiters will "probably" be activated. This news comes on the heels of the Heat announcing Goran Dragic (groin) will not play, which could free up some backcourt minutes for Waiters off the bench.
Goran
Dragic
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 02, 5:42p ET
News: Dragic is listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors due to a right groin strain.
Impact: Dragic apparently tweaked his groin during Sunday's win over the Nets, and the Heat will play it safe and keep him sidelined for the first half of their upcoming back-to-back set. Kendrick Nunn and Justice Winslow should handle the majority of point guard duties in Dragic's absence.
Justise
Winslow
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 02, 11:44a ET
News: Winslow has come off the bench in all three games since returning from a concussion, and he's embraced the new role, Manny Navarro of The Athletic reports. "I'm just happy to be out there," Winslow said after Sunday's win over the Nets. "Coach is giving me an opportunity. I'm getting in. There are guys on our team that aren't getting in and if they are, they're getting in for one minute, two minutes. Coach is giving me an opportunity. Whether it is 10 minutes, 20 minutes, I've just got to make a difference."
Impact: Winslow began the season as the Heat's starting point guard, playing big minutes early on and reaching the 20-point plateau in two of his first three games. Then, a back injury caused him to miss two games, and a concussion subsequently knocked him out for nearly three weeks in November. Now back in the mix, Winslow has averaged 30.0 minutes off the bench in his last three games, though he's still shaking off some rust, as he's hitting just 35.7 percent of his field goals, including 11.1 percent of his threes (1-9 3PT). At some point, Winslow could rejoin the Heat's starting unit, but for now he appears content to embrace whatever role coach Erik Spoelstra assigns him.
Duncan
Robinson
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 01, 8:48p ET
News: Robinson had 10 points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3PT, 1-1 FT) and 10 rebounds in 33 minutes during Sunday's 109-106 win at Brooklyn.
Impact: Most of Robinson's value on offense comes on threes -- he has made at least two in nine of his last 10 games while making 44 percent of his long balls during that span. He might be a one-dimensional player, but that kind of accuracy should be good enough to earn him a roster spot in most formats.
Bam
Adebayo
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 01, 8:38p ET
News: Adebayo chipped in with 17 points (6-14 FG, 5-7 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 33 minutes during Sunday's 109-106 win at Brooklyn.
Impact: Adebayo is one of the premier rebounding threats in the league, having grabbed nine or more rebounds in 11 of his last 13 games. Even though Adebayo is not Miami's main scoring threat, he does enough on offense to become a double-double threat on a nightly basis. He will have a tough away matchup Tuesday against Toronto.
Jimmy
Butler
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 01, 8:33p ET
News: Butler had 20 points (5-17 FG, 1-5 3PT, 9-10 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 35 minutes during Sunday's 109-106 win at Brooklyn.
Impact: Butler had most of his points coming from the charity stripe after struggling badly from the field, but he still has scored at least 15 points in five of his last six games. He should continue to be one of Miami's most important scoring threats ahead of a tough away matchup Tuesday at Toronto.
Goran
Dragic
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 01, 8:29p ET
News: Dragic had 24 points (9-18 FG, 3-6 3PT, 3-4 FT), six assists and two rebounds in 31 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 109-106 win at Brooklyn.
Impact: Dragic only has one start this season, but he has been extremely productive leading the second unit -- he has scored in double digits in five of his last six games off the bench, while dishing out at least four assists five times over that span. Expect him to continue his strong run of form Tuesday at Toronto.
Dion
Waiters
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 01, 1:38p ET
News: Waiters won't play Sunday against Brooklyn, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: It's unclear as to why Waiters will be inactive Sunday, as his previous 10-game suspension has ended and he's reportedly traveling with the team. Nevertheless, Kendrick Nunn will presumably continue to start at shooting guard Sunday.
Daryl
Macon
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 01, 1:21p ET
News: Macon was recalled from the G League on Sunday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact: Macon delivered 22 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds and three steals for the Sioux Falls Skyforce on Friday, and he'll now join the Heat. The 24-year-old has appeared in three NBA games this season and has three points and one assist in 13 total minutes. Macon will be inactive Sunday since he's caught in unfavorable weather, per Winderman.
Daryl
Macon
MIA
Rotowire:
Dec 01, 11:25a ET
News: Macon had 22 points (7-12 FG, 4-4 FT), 10 assists, eight rebounds and three steals during Friday's G League win over Northern Arizona.
Impact: It was another phenomenal performance for the guard, as Macon flirted with a triple-double while leading the team offensively with 22 points and 10 assists. The Arkansas product is now averaging 23.4 points, 7.0 assists and 5.4 rebounds through seven G League starts.
KZ
Okpala
MIA
Rotowire:
Nov 30, 3:38p ET
News: Okpala (Achilles) won't play in Sunday's game against Brooklyn.
Impact: A left Achilles strain has kept Okpala out for all but two games this year. His next opportunity to return will be Tuesday at Toronto.
Derrick
Jones
MIA
Rotowire:
Nov 30, 3:38p ET
News: Jones (hip) is probable for Sunday's matchup against the Nets.
Impact: Jones was able to practice Saturday, and it's likely he'll make his return Sunday after missing the past 10 games due to a strained left hip. A confirmation on his availability may arrive following Miami's morning shootaround.
Dion
Waiters
MIA
Rotowire:
Nov 30, 2:26p ET
News: Waiters has served his 10-game suspension and will travel with the Heat on their three-game road trip that starts Sunday in Brooklyn, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact: While Waiters has served his suspension, it's unclear when he'll actually end up on the court for the Heat. He has yet to appear in a game this season.
Jimmy
Butler
MIA
Rotowire:
Nov 29, 8:22p ET
News: Butler (illness) is playing and starting at small forward for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Impact: Butler was upgraded from questionable to probable earlier in the day, and as expected, he is is back in the starting lineup following a one-game absence. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual worklaod.
Jimmy
Butler
MIA
Rotowire:
Nov 29, 11:40a ET
News: Butler (illness) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Warriors, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.
Impact: Butler was originally listed as questionable due to the illness, but he was able to participate in the shootaround Friday morning and is now on track to play. The 30-year-old sat out Wednesday's game against the Rockets, but it appears the absence will be limited to one game.
Derrick
Jones
MIA
Rotowire:
Nov 28, 7:19p ET
News: Jones (hip) was ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Impact: Jones will miss his 10th consecutive game with a hip injury, although he was cleared to practice this week. The 22-year-old could return as early as Sunday against the Nets.
Jimmy
Butler
MIA
Rotowire:
Nov 28, 7:16p ET
News: Butler (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Impact: Butler missed Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to illness, and he could be in danger of missing a second game. If he is unable to play, Justise Winslow and Duncan Robinson should see slightly increased roles.
Justise
Winslow
MIA
Rotowire:
Nov 27, 11:32p ET
News: Winslow compiled 10 points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in a loss to the Rockets on Wednesday.
Impact: Winslow finally returned after missing 11 out of the Heat's last 12 games. The team was playing very well in his absence, looking in-sync on their way to 12 victories. The Heat couldn't add another tally to that win column tonight, and Winslow struggled to find his rhythm after his lengthy absence. Look for him to find his groove against the Warriors, who give up the most fantasy points in the league, on Friday.
Tyler
Herro
MIA
Rotowire:
Nov 27, 11:23p ET
News: Herro posted 22 points (8-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in a loss to the Rockets on Wednesday.
Impact: As more of a points and threes specialist, it's a nice bonus when Herro contributes in other areas as well. The rookie's minutes have been up and down, but it's good to see head coach Eric Spoelstra leaning on Herro in Jimmy Butler's (illness) absence. The Warriors, who currently give up the most fantasy points in the league, are on tap next for Herro and the Heat.
