Miami Heat
Eastern Southeast
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-8 3PT) while also dishing out four assists, recording one steal, and grabbing two rebounds in a Heat' 121-111 win over the Suns.
Fantasy Impact: Robinson continues a modest stretch on the offensive end of the floor, finishing with at least two assists and five points in each of his last five games. The 30-year-old has made the most of limited opportunities in the Miami rotation, averaging 10.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game to go along with a usage rate of 20.2% so far this season.
Category: Game Recaps
Tyler Herro filled the stat sheet for the Heat Saturday night, dishing out seven assists, recording two steals, grabbing eight rebounds, and scoring 17 points (8-12 FG, 1-4 3PT) in a 121-111 win over the Suns.
Fantasy Impact: Herro a dynamic stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out three or more assists, grabbing three or more rebounds, and scoring 17 or more points in each of his last five games. The 24-year-old continues to reward fantasy managers with consistent production in multiple category formats as part of a talented Miami starting five, averaging 23.8 points, 5.0 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game while posting a 26.0% usage rate so far this season.
Category: Game Recaps
Sun, Dec 8th 9:50am EST
By Chris Schommer
Jimmy Butler flirted with a double-double for the Heat Saturday night, grabbing seven rebounds and scoring 24 points (9-12 FG, 1-1 3PT, 5-5 FT) while also blocking one shot and dishing out four assists in a 121-111 win over the Suns.
Fantasy Impact: Butler continues a productive stretch on the offensive end of the floor, dishing out three or more assists and scoring 17 or more points in four of his last five games. The veteran forward continues to provide fantasy managers a reliable lineup option leading the Miami starting five, averaging 19.1 points, 4.8 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 20.8% so far this season.
Category: Game Recaps
Sun, Dec 8th 9:45am EST
By Chris Schommer
Bam Adebayo flirted with a triple-double for the Heat Saturday night, grabbing 12 rebounds, dishing out eight assists, and scoring 25 points (9-16 FG, 1-4 3PT, 6-8 FT) while also recording one steal in a 121-111 win over the Suns.
Fantasy Impact: Adebayo continues a dynamic stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out five or more assists, grabbing eight or more rebounds, and scoring 13 or more points in each of his last five games. The 27-year-old continues to provide fantasy managers with a consistent option in lineups as part of a primary option in the Miami starting five, averaging 16.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game while posting a 22.1% usage rate so far this season.
Category: Game Recaps
Nikola Jovic (ankle) will play in Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. (Source: NBA Injury Report)
Fantasy Impact: Jovic has been out for two games while tending to an ankle injury, but he has recovered well and will be available to play on Saturday. He isn't likely to see a large workload for the Heat, so fantasy managers shouldn't be seeking to pick him up for this matchup against the Suns.
Category: Injury Updates
Pelle Larsson (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. (Source: NBA Injury Report)
Fantasy Impact: Larsson is currently questionable for Saturday's game due to an ankle injury. It seems to be a new issue for the 23-year old, and it may be serious enough to leave him sidelined against Phoenix. If that's the case, Josh Richardson (heel) will be primed for more work in his absence.
Category: Injury Updates
Josh Richardson (heel) is good to go for Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. (Source: NBA Injury Report)
Fantasy Impact: Richardson is currently listed on Miami's injury report due to a heel injury, but it's clearly not a serious issue, as he has already been cleared to play in Saturday's matchup against the Suns. Fantasy managers shouldn't have high expectations for him for the foreseeable future.
Category: Injury Updates
Terry Rozier scored 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go along with two rebounds, two assists and one steal in the 134-93 win for the Heat over the Lakers.
Fantasy Impact: Rozier has scored in double figures in three of his past four games. His fantasy upside remains limited in his reserve role.
Category: Game Recaps
Kevin Love is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)
Fantasy Impact: Love was sidelined in Monday's game against the Celtics. His fantasy upside remains limited when he is healthy.
Category: Injury Updates
Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 19 points (5-14 FG, 0-3 3PT, 9-12 FT) to go along with 10 rebounds, three assists and three steals in the 108-89 loss for the Heat against the Celtics.
Fantasy Impact: Jaquez tied Tyler Herro for the team-high in points and he did so on five fewer shot attempts. He saw the start with Jimmy Butler sidelined and remains a solid streamer when he in the starting lineup.
Category: Game Recaps
Haywood Highsmith is listed as available for Friday's game against the Raptors. (Source: NBA Injury Report)
Fantasy Impact: Highsmith had been on the injury report with a jaw injury earlier in the week. He should be good to go in his usual role for the Heat.
Category: Injury Updates
Alec Burks scored 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-7 3PT) to go along with three rebounds, three assists and one steal in the 118-98 win for the Heat over the Wizards.
Fantasy Impact: Burks had seen limited opportunity in his first two games on the season. He took advantage of a season-high 29 minutes on Saturday. His fantasy upside remains limited when the rotation is fully healthy for Miami.
Category: Game Recaps
Kel'el Ware has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets. (Source: NBA Injury Report)
Fantasy Impact: Ware played six minutes in the season opener. He remains off the fantasy radar.
Category: Injury Updates
Josh Christopher is listed as available for Saturday's game against the Hornets. (Source: NBA Injury Report)
Fantasy Impact: Christopher remains off the fantasy radar.
Category: Injury Updates
The Miami Heat waived Zyon Pullin. (Source: Miami Heat on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Pullin played in the Summer League with the Heat after signing a two-way contract with them. His spot gets taken by Josh Christopher for Miami.
Category: Transactions
Keshad Johnson left Wednesday's Summer League game with a left ankle sprain. (Source: Ira Winderman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is a tough break for the undrafted free agent out of Arizona who had been impressing on both ends of the floor.
Category: Injury Updates
Alondes Williams is set to become an unrestricted free agent. (Source: Tim Reynolds on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Heat have withdrawn their qualifying offers to both Williams and Cole Swider. They'll both remain off the fantasy radar.
Category: Transactions
Cole Swider is set to enter unrestricted free agency. (Source: Tim Reynolds on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Heat have withdrawn their qualifying offers to both Swider and Alondes Williams. They'll both remain off the fantasy radar.
Category: Transactions
Thomas Bryant also declined his $2.8 million player option with the Heat. (Source: Michael Scotto on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bryant averaged 5.7 points and 3.7 rebounds per game last season with Miami. He'll likely look to land a bigger role with another team.
Category: Transactions
Caleb Martin has declined his $7.1 player option with the Heat. With this decision, Martin enters into unrestricted free agency. (Source: Evan Sidery on X)
Fantasy Impact: Martin was in and out of Miami's starting lineup during the 2023-2024 season, averaging 10 ppg. Martin is reportedly of interest to multiple teams looking for a reliable wing.
Category: Transactions