Myron Gardner News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

Won't play again this summer Gardner (ankle) won't participate in the Las Vegas Summer League, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

Impact Gardner's Summer League is over because of an ankle sprain he suffered in Friday's California Classic opener in San Francisco against the Spurs. The swingman is missing out on valuable reps as he competes for a rotation spot with the Heat, but he does have plenty of time to recuperate for training camp in the fall.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Monday Gardner (ankle) won't play Monday against the Warriors Gold, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Gardner tweaked his ankle in Miami's California Classic opener and proceeded to miss the rest of the tournament. For now, he should be considered questionable for Friday's Summer League game against the Bucks in Las Vegas.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Gardner (ankle) won't play in Sunday's California Classic Summer League game against the Lakers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Gardner sustained a sprained left ankle in Friday's Summer League win over the Spurs and will be held out of the front end of this back-to-back set. His next chance to play will come against Warriors Gold on Monday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Friday Gardner (ankle) won't return to Friday's California Classic Summer League game against the Spurs, Ira Winderman reports. He will finish with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3P), four rebou...

Impact Gardner is only one of two players on the Summer League roster on a standard deal. The 25-year-old wasn't a routine contributor for Miami during the 2025-26 campaign, though he averaged 8.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.1 blocks, 1.4 steals and 50.0 percent shooting from deep across 21.0 minutes in seven regular-season starts. Gardner should be considered questionable ahead of Sunday's Summer League meeting with the Lakers.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Drops out of rotation Thursday Gardner (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Thursday in the Heat's 134-126 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Gardner had appeared in each of the Heat's previous six games, but after a three-game run as a starter, he had been a fringe part of the rotation while moving to the bench for the latter three contests. Though Miami was without Jaime Jaquez (hip) and Andrew Wiggins (toe) on Thursday, the return of Bam Adebayo (calf) was enough to bump Gardner out of the rotation entirely.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Gardner will return to the second unit for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Kel'el Ware will replace Gardner in the first unit for Thursday's game. As a reserve this season, Gardner has posted averages of 6.9 points and 1.9 rebounds per contest.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Gardner will start Friday against the Hornets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Gardner is getting a spot-start with both Norman Powell (groin) and Andrew Wiggins (knee) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Davion Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Pelle Larsson and Bam Adebayo. Across four starts this season, Gardner has posted averages of 11.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.8 triples and 1.8 steals per contest.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Falls out of rotation Gardner (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Thursday in the Heat's 124-117 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Recently upgraded from a two-way contract to a standard NBA deal, Gardner had appeared in each of the Heat's previous 10 contests, though his playing time had tailed off of late while Miami has moved closer to full health. The rookie ended up falling out of the rotation entirely Thursday, with head coach Erik Spoelstra opting to go with Simone Fontecchio (nine minutes) as the 10th man. Gardner could eventually take his spot on the second unit back from Fontecchio, but the former will realistically need Miami to be without multiple key contributors in order to see meaningful minutes in a given game.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

"You end up putting a target on your back" - Draymond Green delivers blunt advice to Heat rookie Myron Gardner after his latest altercation Draymond cautions Heat rookie.

FEBRUARY 24 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Draymond Green sends clear message about Myron Gardner's growing reputation In the eyes of one NBA veteran, Myron Gardner is beginning to make a name for himself the wrong way.

FEBRUARY 23 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Deadspin | Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen Jr., Heat's Myron Gardner fined $35K for fight Deadspin | Grizzlies' Scotty Pippen Jr., Heat's Myron Gardner fined $35K for fight

FEBRUARY 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

NBA fines Scotty Pippen Jr. and Myron Gardner $35,000 each for scuffle at Grizzlies-Heat game

The NBA has fined Scotty Pippen Jr. and Myron Gardner $35,000 each for a late-game scuffle that spilled into the seats

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Heat-Grizzlies Fight Spills Into Stands After Cheap Shot on Scotty Pippen Jr. Pippen and Myron Gardner exchanged blows late in the fourth quarter.

FEBRUARY 22 • SI.COM

Ejected late Saturday Gardner was ejected late in the fourth quarter of Saturday's win over the Grizzlies after engaging in a fight with Scotty Pippen, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact The circumstances of the fight were unclear, but Gardner was ejected immediately after a brawl with Pippen. Gardner finished the game with five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists across six minutes off the bench.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting vs. Atlanta Gardner won't start against the Hawks on Friday.

Impact Gardner started four of Miami's seven outings prior to the All-Star break, though he'll retreat to the second unit Friday. He has averaged 3.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 7.6 minutes per game over 22 appearances off the bench so far this season.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Earns standard contract The Heat signed Gardner to a three-year contract Wednesday, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes.

Impact Gardner, who was previously on a two-way contract, has thoroughly impressed the Heat thus far. Across 26 total appearances, the rookie has hit 40.0 percent from beyond the arc with averages of 4.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 9.2 minutes per contest. He's expected to play a larger role down the stretch.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Short-handed Heat beat Pelicans 123-111 in final game for both teams before All-Star break

Bam Adebayo had 27 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks and the short-handed Miami Heat beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-111 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams bef...

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Starting sans Wiggins Gardner will start against New Orleans on Wednesday.

Impact With Andrew Wiggins (toe) sidelined, Gardner will get the starting nod. As a starter this season (three games), the two-way player has averaged 12.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals while shooting 59.1 percent from the field in 22.0 minutes per tilt.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Shifting to bench Gardner isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Gardner drew a spot start Sunday against the Wizards, but he'll retreat to a bench role Monday as the Heat elect to roll with two bigs in the first five. He's scored in double figures in three of his previous five games, though he hasn't contributed much when deployed as a reserve.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday vs. Washington Gardner is in the Heat's starting lineup against the Wizards on Sunday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Gardner will enter the Heat's starting lineup for the third time in five games while Pelle Larsson (elbow) takes a seat. Gardner's last start took place Tuesday in Miami's loss to Atlanta, during which he logged 14 points, six rebounds, two steals and two three-pointers over 22 minutes.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Friday Gardner is not in the Heat's starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday.

Impact Gardner drew the start against the Hawks on Tuesday and finished with 14 points, six rebounds and two steals over 22 minutes. He will revert to a bench role Friday due to Norman Powell being cleared to return from a three-game absence while attending to a personal matter.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores season-high 14 points Gardner had 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two steals in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 127-115 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Gardner played at least 22 minutes for the third straight game, scoring a season-high 14 points. With Miami dealing with a number of injuries, Gardner has been able to shift up in the rotation. In his three most recent appearances, Garnder has averaged 10.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.3 three-pointers. For now, he can be considered a speculative add in deeper formats.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Slots into starting five Gardner is starting Tuesday's game against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Gardner will make his second start in the last three games. He could be in for a steady diet of minutes Tuesday without the services of Tyler Herro (ribs), Norman Powell (personal) and Andrew Wiggins (hamstring). Gardner fared well in his last start Saturday against Chicago, finishing with 12 points, 11 rebounds and two steals in 23 minutes.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Slotted to bench Gardner will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Gardner made his first career start Saturday, but he will return to a bench role Sunday. In his last five appearances off the bench, Gardner is averaging 4.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 9.6 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in first NBA start Gardner recorded 12 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds and two steals in 23 minutes during Saturday's 125-118 loss to Chicago.

Impact Gardner was a healthy scratch in each of the Heat's two games prior to Saturday's contest, but he was thrust into a starting role against Chicago due to the absences of Tyler Herro (ribs), Norman Powell (personal) and Davion Mitchell (shoulder). Gardner went on to have his most productive game of the season, co-leading the Heat in rebounds while logging the first double-double of his NBA career. He could start in Sunday's rematch against the Bulls if Herro, Powell and Mitchell are sidelined for that contest.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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NBA fines Scotty Pippen Jr. and Myron Gardner $35,000 each for scuffle at Grizzlies-Heat game

Short-handed Heat beat Pelicans 123-111 in final game for both teams before All-Star break