Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks - News - February 20, 2026 | FOX Sports

Erik Spoelstra is confident in the Miami Heat's depth playing a big part in a rocky season | Sporting News Erik Spoelstra is a big believer in his team's depth, even though the Heat have struggled this season.

FEBRUARY 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kasparas Jakucionis - Starting sans Mitchell Jakucionis will start Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact The rookie first-rounder will get the starting nod due to Davion Mitchell (illness) being sidelined. As a starter this season (eight games), Jakucionis has averaged 6.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 21.8 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks vs. Nets: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch The Brooklyn Nets (15-40) will be trying to snap a three-game losing skid when hitting the road against the Atlanta Hawks (27-31) on Sunday,...

FEBRUARY 22 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Davion Mitchell - Won't play Saturday Mitchell (illness) is out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Mitchell played through a head illness in Friday's win over the Hawks, but he won't be able to suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. His absence could lead to a spot start for rookie first-rounder Kasparas Jakucionis, while Dru Smith could see more minutes off the bench as well. Mitchell will aim to return to the hardwood when the Heat take on the Bucks on Tuesday. Feb. 24.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dru Smith - Playing Saturday Smith (calf) has been upgraded to available for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact As expected, Smith has been upgraded to available after he was listed as probable earlier today. The four-year floor general should see minutes off the bench, but overall, his fantasy upside shouldn't be very high.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dru Smith - Upgraded to probable Smith (calf) has been upgraded from questionable to probable ahead of Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Smith is trending in the right direction, and if nothing happens between now and the 8 p.m. ET tipoff, the fourth-year guard should be upgraded to available and should handle a bench role. Smith is averaging 6.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists across 56 appearances (one start) this season.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Herro - Will play vs. Memphis Herro (ribs) has been upgraded to available ahead of Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Herro was likely to suit up after being deemed probable, and that'll be the case for this favorable matchup against the Grizzlies. Herro is coming off an impressive outing against the Hawks on Friday, delivering 24 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 23 minutes off the bench in a 128-97 win.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE