Impact Bogdanovic and Dyson Daniels (illness) remain out, so Garrison Mathews, Vit Krejci and Keaton Wallace are candidates for increased roles. Bogdanovic's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Denver.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Bogdan Bogdanovic - Out Sunday Bogdanovic (lower leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Onyeka Okongwu - Returning to action Sunday Okongwu (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Okongwu will return to action Sunday after missing five straight games due to left knee inflammation. Before the injury, the big man scored in double figures in eight straight games, averaging 13.4 points and 7.4 rebounds in 24.9 minutes per game during that stretch.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Trae Young - Playing Sunday Young (heel) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Despite being listed as questionable for the second leg of Atlanta's back-to-back set, Young will suit up Sunday after posting 11 points (3-13 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 15 assists, a rebound and a steal across 37 minutes during Saturday's win over Miami. Over his last eight appearances, Young has averaged 24.1 points, 12.8 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 37.1 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Jovic - Expected to suit up Sunday Jovic (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Impact Jovic sustained the left ankle sprain during Thursday's loss to the Magic, though he was able to play in Saturday's loss to Atlanta. The 21-year-old has appeared in five consecutive outings for the Heat (one start), during which he has averaged 8.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 22.4 minutes per contest.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cody Zeller - Remains out Sunday Zeller (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Toronto, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Zeller remains away from the team due to personal reasons. There is no clear timetable for the big man's return, though his next chance to feature will come Wednesday against the Nuggets.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Larry Nance Jr. - Won't play Sunday Nance (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Nance sustained the right hand injury in Saturday's win over Miami, during which he played through the issue and produced 10 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two steals and one assist in 27 minutes. Further specifics on a treatment plan will be shared once available, and while there is no clear timetable for his return, the veteran big man's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Denver.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Onyeka Okongwu - Chance to play Sunday Okongwu (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Okongwu has missed five straight games due to left knee inflammation but may return to action Sunday. His presence would be a huge lift, as Larry Nance could miss time after leaving Saturday's win over the Heat due to a right hand injury.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
