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19-63|L10: 1-9
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Heat
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CHA • Guard • #12
11 months ago
The Hornets are without Josh Green and Mark Williams for Sunday’s game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Okogie and Nurkic fill the resulting voids, and both players have deep-league streaming value in these roles.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Power Forward • #31
11 months ago
Salaun and Okogie are officially available for Sunday’s game. Neither player has been particularly impactful from a fantasy basketball standpoint, but they will play rotation minutes.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
MIA • Guard • #18
11 months ago
Burks is once again considered probable due to his lingering back issue. The probable tag suggests he will be cleared to play, and the veteran guard should get another start on Monday. With Andrew Wiggins and Duncan Robinson out, Burks is worth streaming in deep leagues when allowed to start.
Source: Ira Winderman
MIA • Guard • #18
11 months ago
Burks is once again considered probable due to his lingering back issue. The probable tag suggests he will be cleared to play, and the veteran guard should get another start on Monday. With Andrew Wiggins and Duncan Robinson out, Burks is worth streaming in deep leagues when allowed to start.
Source: Ira Winderman
MIA • Forward • #22
11 months ago
Alec Burks and Pelle Larsson started for this duo against the 76ers on Saturday, and it appears that they will again to kick off a new week. Wiggins and Robinson will have a chance to return against the Celtics on Thursday.
MIA • Forward • #22
11 months ago
Alec Burks and Pelle Larsson started for this duo against the 76ers on Saturday, and it appears that they will again to kick off a new week. Wiggins and Robinson will have a chance to return against the Celtics on Thursday.
MIA • Guard • #9
12 months ago
Larsson filled in admirably for the injured Andrew Wiggins, who is out with a hamstring injury. And with the veteran not traveling with the team for its three-game road trip, Larsson may have a few more opportunities to start in his future. His performance against the 76ers didn’t hurt Pelle’s chances, as he recorded a complete stat line and was excellent defensively. He isn’t rostered anywhere in Yahoo! leagues, but with the Heat playing three games during the first four days of Week 22, Larsson is worth a look in deeper formats.
MIA • Center • #7
12 months ago
Ware was one of Miami’s difference-makers on Saturday, recording a complete stat line in his 31 minutes on the floor. Over the past two weeks, the Heat rookie has provided top-50 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Ware’s partnership with Bam Adebayo has been profitable for the first-round pick, as it has turned him into a player who should be rostered in most standard leagues. Adebayo finished Saturday’s victory with 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two three-pointers in 28 minutes.
MIA • Guard • #18
12 months ago
Burks has started Miami’s last three games, hitting double figures in each contest. His performance on Saturday was arguably his best of the season, with the veteran guard recording his first 20-point stat line. However, Burks has only been a 12th-round player in nine-cat formats over the past week. Starting gives him a shot at achieving fantasy relevance, but Burks is not a must-add player, even with the Heat playing four games during Week 22.
MIA • Guard • #14
12 months ago
Herro has scored 30 points or more in consecutive games for the first time since mid-January. The Heat guard has averaged 24.6 points per game on 58 percent shooting over the past two weeks, providing third-round value in eight-cat formats. Herro has been a third-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats for the season, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP (81) by a significant distance. The good news for Herro managers is that Miami plays four games during Week 22, starting with the Wizards on Monday.
MIA • Guard • #18
12 months ago
Burks has been upgraded from questionable to available. With Duncan Robinson out, Burks should remain in the starting lineup, which makes him worthy of a look in deep fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #30
12 months ago
Curry is one of many Hornets rotation players who will not be available for Sunday’s game. Nick Smith Jr. should play plenty against the Pelicans, but efficiency has been an issue for the second-year guard throughout the season. DaQuan Jeffries, who is in the starting lineup, should also play more out of necessity.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Center • #5
12 months ago
Williams continues to manage a foot injury. With the 23-year-old center out Sunday against the Pelicans, expect Jusuf Nurkic to take his place in the starting lineup. Nurkic is worthy of streaming consideration.
CHA • Power Forward • #31
12 months ago
Salaun logged 24 minutes off the bench in Friday’s loss to the Raptors, with the absence of multiple rotation players resulting in more playing time for the rookie. Josh Okogie (hamstring) is probable for Sunday’s game and can absorb some of the minutes that would have gone to Salaun if the rookie cannot play.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #12
12 months ago
Okogie did not play in Friday’s loss to the Raptors, freeing up additional minutes for fellow reserve Tidjane Salaun. Salaun is questionable with an ankle injury, so there’s no guarantee he’ll be available if Okogie remains out.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Power Forward • #31
12 months ago
A number of key injuries have opened up rotational minutes for Salaun, who has logged at least 24 in each of his last three games. The rebounds easily represent a new career high, and the rookie out of France recorded his second double-double of the season and first since December 3.
CHA • Center • #5
12 months ago
Williams was a perfect 9-of-9 from the field, delivering a team-high point total to go with his 18th double-double of the season. Over the last month, the big man has averaged 15.9 points, 11.3 boards and 1.6 blocks while shooting 67.7% from the field. He’s been a first-round fantasy option in that span, and the only concern for fantasy managers is availability.
CHA • Center • #5
12 months ago
Williams was a perfect 9-of-9 from the field, delivering a team-high point total to go with his 18th double-double of the season. Over the last month, the big man has averaged 15.9 points, 11.3 boards and 1.6 blocks while shooting 67.7% from the field. He’s been a first-round fantasy option in that span, and the only concern for fantasy managers is availability.
CHA • Point Guard • #25
12 months ago
Earlier Friday, it was announced that LaMelo Ball (wrist, ankle) is out for the rest of the season. Simpson will replace him in the starting lineup, and the two-way rookie is eligible for every game the rest of the way. He’ll likely retain the role for the foreseeable future, with Damion Baugh potentially getting a few opportunities when he’s active. Baugh is inactive for Friday’s game.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Point Guard • #1
12 months ago
Charania says the procedures will be minor, but Ball will not play again this season. With the Hornets eliminated from postseason contention and LaMelo having played through those issues, it’s unsurprising that he’ll be shut down. Damion Baugh and KJ Simpson will play more down the stretch, with Baugh offering greater potential for managers needing scoring at the point guard position.
Source: Shams Charania
MIA • Guard • #18
12 months ago
Burks has played through this back injury for Miami’s last handful of games, and if he is available again, he should remain in the starting unit with Duncan Robinson sidelined with his own back injury. Burks has averaged 14 points and four three-pointers over the Heat’s last two games as a starter. If Burks is out, Davion Mitchell may slide into the starting unit, with Terry Rozier and Jaime Jaquez Jr. returning to the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Power Forward and Center • #42
12 months ago
Love will not play against the 76ers on Saturday as Miami kicks off a three-game road trip. Though he could rejoin the team later in the trip, Love hasn’t been part of the Heat’s rotation regardless of his availability this season.
Source: Anthony Chiang
MIA • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #55
12 months ago
Miami did not rule out Robinson for the remainder of the three-game trip, but he won’t be available to take on the 76ers on Saturday, which will be a third-straight absence for him. If Alec Burks is available, he’ll continue to start, though head coach Erik Spoelstra may have to turn to Terry Rozier or Jaime Jaquez Jr. if Burks is ruled out.
Source: Anthony Chiang
MIA • Forward • #22
12 months ago
Wiggins may be able to rejoin the team later during their three-game road trip, but he won’t suit up against the 76ers on Saturday. Wiggins has played well lately and was even able to score a season-high 42 points last Sunday. Haywood Highsmith is the likely candidate to replace Wiggins in the starting unit.
Source: Anthony Chiang
MIA • Guard • #45
12 months ago
Mitchell got off to a hot start with the Heat but was eventually pushed to a bench role. However, he has started to thrive as a reserve. He has scored in double figures in six consecutive games and played at least 30 minutes in all of them, which is a large workload for a player coming off the bench. He also has dished out at least six dimes in each game during Miami’s current three-game win streak. The former top ten pick has found new life with the Heat after never finding his footing in Sacramento or Toronto.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
12 months ago
After lighting up Golden State for 27 points, Adebayo was quieter on the offensive end against Atlanta, which has been the case for him for most of the season. However, he was able to record a double-double after going eight straight games without one, and he was able to contribute some dimes and swipes to make up for the lack of scoring. Miami is clicking at the right time, and they may be able to ride this momentum into some victories in the Play-In Tournament, especially if Bam continues to do a little bit of everything for them.
MIA • Guard • #14
12 months ago
Since having a poor night against Houston last week, Herro has been on fire. He ended up having his highest-scoring performance since he scored 40 points in February, but he was far more efficient on Thursday night. He missed just four shots and made at least 70 percent of his shot attempts for a second consecutive game. Herro has had the best season of his career, and this was just another monster performance for him. He’ll look to stay hot in Philadelphia to close out the week on Saturday.
MIA • Guard • #18
12 months ago
Burks got the starting nod on Tuesday and will likely remain in that role once again with Duncan Robinson (back) still sidelined. Burks logged 24 minutes in that game and contributed 17 points with five three-pointers. He has some streaming appeal if he remains in the starting group.
Source: Ira Winderman
MIA • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #55
12 months ago
Robinson also missed Tuesday’s game against the Warriors with lower back pain. Alec Burks, who is available despite also dealing with a back issue, figures to start in Robinson’s place as he did in the previous game. Burks is merely an option in deeper formats.
Source: Ira Winderman
CHA • Point Guard • #1
12 months ago
Ball is dealing with an ankle injury while Okogie continues to manage a hamstring injury. KJ Simpson, Nick Smith Jr., DaQuan Jeffries and Seth Curry are all candidates to benefit from the vacated minutes.
MIA • Power Forward and Center • #42
12 months ago
Absent from Miami’s initial injury report, Love has been ruled out for personal reasons. Hopefully, this situation will not keep him away from the team for an extended period. Regarding fantasy basketball, Love’s absence will have minimal impact since he has not been in the rotation recently.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #55
12 months ago
Burks started for Robinson when he missed Miami’s latest win over Golden State and has a good chance to do so again if the sharpshooter is ruled out in a second straight contest. Jaime Jaquez Jr. could benefit if both wings are ruled out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #55
12 months ago
Burks started for Robinson when he missed Miami’s latest win over Golden State and has a good chance to do so again if the sharpshooter is ruled out in a second straight contest. Jaime Jaquez Jr. could benefit if both wings are ruled out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #55
12 months ago
Burks started for Robinson when he missed Miami’s latest win over Golden State and has a good chance to do so again if the sharpshooter is ruled out in a second straight contest. Jaime Jaquez Jr. could benefit if both wings are ruled out.
MIA • Center • #7
12 months ago
Ware was the game’s leading rebounder as he produced a third double-double in his last four games. Ware has now scored in double figures in six straight games as he continues to improve down the home stretch of the season. The rookie out of Indiana has seen his playing time and production soar since the All-Star break, and fantasy managers should expect more of the same moving forward.
MIA • Center • #7
12 months ago
Ware was the game’s leading rebounder as he produced a third double-double in his last four games. Ware has now scored in double figures in six straight games as he continues to improve down the home stretch of the season. The rookie out of Indiana has seen his playing time and production soar since the All-Star break, and fantasy managers should expect more of the same moving forward.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
12 months ago
Adebayo got off to a hot start in this one, scoring nearly half of his points in the first quarter as Miami got out to an early lead. Bam led all scorers in this one while shooting an efficient 9-of-18 from the floor and even chipping in a couple of buckets from beyond the arc. Next up is a tilt with Atlanta on Thursday, a team he’s averaged 17/8/2/1 against in three matchups this season.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
12 months ago
Adebayo got off to a hot start in this one, scoring nearly half of his points in the first quarter as Miami got out to an early lead. Bam led all scorers in this one while shooting an efficient 9-of-18 from the floor and even chipping in a couple of buckets from beyond the arc. Next up is a tilt with Atlanta on Thursday, a team he’s averaged 17/8/2/1 against in three matchups this season.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
12 months ago
Ball is averaging a career-best 25.2 points this season, and Tuesday’s 25-point performance marked his 29th such game in 47 appearances. The Hornets face the Raptors on Friday before taking on the Pelicans on Sunday to close out the week. Both matchups are favorable for Ball, but it’s unclear if he’ll play in both contests, lest the Hornets risk winning too many more games.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
12 months ago
Ball is averaging a career-best 25.2 points this season, and Tuesday’s 25-point performance marked his 29th such game in 47 appearances. The Hornets face the Raptors on Friday before taking on the Pelicans on Sunday to close out the week. Both matchups are favorable for Ball, but it’s unclear if he’ll play in both contests, lest the Hornets risk winning too many more games.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
12 months ago
Bridges enjoyed a torrid scoring streak from late February to mid-March in which he averaged 28.3 points on 48.9 percent shooting. In five games since then, he’s scored 70 total points on 26-of-76 shooting. Bridges will shoot his way out his current slump, and fantasy managers will just have to hope that he does so sooner rather than later.
MIA • Guard • #18
12 months ago
The Heat are without Duncan Robinson (back) for Tuesday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Burks will fill the void, but he is a risky deep-league streaming option on most nights. Managers in dire need of three-pointers can roll the dice, but it may be best to seek options from other teams.
Source: Miami Heat
CHA • Guard • #12
12 months ago
Okogie is available to appear in a game for the first time since January 31. While the veteran wing should play rotation minutes in this matchup, he is unlikely to provide enough value to impact fantasy basketball. Managers can afford to leave Okogie on the waiver wire.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
MIA • Forward • #5
12 months ago
Jovic is progressing in his recovery from a fractured second metacarpal in his right hand, and the Heat announced on Tuesday that he’s been cleared to resume on-court activities. However, he still lacks a timeline for a return to game action. As a result, fantasy managers should not count on him to provide value before their seasons conclude.
Source: Ira Winderman
MIA • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #55
12 months ago
Robinson will not be available for Tuesday’s game due to lower back pain. While his absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, as he offers limited value outside of points and three-pointers, it will open up a spot in the Heat rotation. Haywood Highsmith, who logged 36 minutes on Sunday, should once again figure prominently in the lineup, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. should see his playing time increase out of necessity. Neither player has offered consistent fantasy value this season.
Source: Ira Winderman
CHA • Shooting Guard • #10
12 months ago
Green is off the injury report after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Heat. His return means Nick Smith Jr. will head back to the bench, a role in which the second-year guard offers limited fantasy value.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #12
12 months ago
Okogie has been out of the Hornets’ lineup since January 31 after suffering a strained left hamstring. His return to action won’t significantly impact fantasy basketball, but Okogie should play rotation minutes off the bench once cleared.
Source: Rod Boone
MIA • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #55
12 months ago
Robinson is dealing with lower back pain, hence his inclusion on the Heat injury report. This season, he has primarily been a specialist, providing value for managers needing points and three-pointers. If Robinson cannot play on Tuesday, Haywood Highsmith will pick up additional minutes after logging 36 off the bench on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
12 months ago
After only making two shots during the first three periods of Sunday’s game, Bridges made five in the fourth. That flurry salvaged what was an underwhelming effort from the Hornets forward, whose 13 rebounds were one shy of his season-high. Over the past two weeks, Bridges has been a top-25 player in eight-cat formats. The Hornets begin a three-game Week 21 on Tuesday when the Magic visit Charlotte.
CHA • Shooting Guard • #8
12 months ago
Smith started a game for the first time since March 8, as the Hornets were without Josh Green. The second-year guard, who struggled as a starter earlier this season, took advantage of his opportunity on Sunday. Smith has reached double figures in four straight and five of his last six appearances. While this hasn’t done much for his fantasy value, streaming Smith in deep leagues is something fantasy managers can consider doing. That was not the case at the beginning of March.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
12 months ago
As has been the case many times this season, Ball recorded a solid assist number but struggled with inefficiency. Five turnovers compounded the impact of Ball’s poor shooting, and he’s been responsible for four or more in four of his last six appearances. Over the past two weeks, he has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats. While that isn’t “bad” value, fantasy managers likely had to invest a much higher pick on Ball than he has returned. The Hornets play three games during Week 21, starting with the Magic on Tuesday.
CHA • Shooting Guard • #10
12 months ago
Green will not play against the Heat due to a sore left shoulder, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Nick Smith Jr. is a potential replacement, but the second-year guard has not been productive enough to merit being streamed in most leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Power Forward • #31
12 months ago
Salaun was initially probable for Sunday’s game, so the status upgrade is unsurprising. While he will be in the Hornets’ rotation, the rookie is unlikely to get the reps needed to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Shooting Guard • #10
12 months ago
Due to a sore left shoulder, Green is considered probable for Sunday’s game. Despite being a fixture in the starting lineup, Green has been ranked well outside the top 200 in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Fantasy managers should not feel obligated to roster him, regardless of league size.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #1
12 months ago
Ball and Williams are off the injury report after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Thunder. They’ll occupy their usual places in the starting lineup, with KJ Simpson and Jusuf Nurkic heading to the bench.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Power Forward • #31
12 months ago
Salaun is on track to return after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Thunder. While the rookie would play rotation minutes, he’s unlikely to be productive enough to merit being rostered in most leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
12 months ago
Bridges was able to play in both legs of Charlotte’s back-to-back after missing Tuesday’s game against Atlanta. He was better as a scorer on Friday than he was on Thursday, and he was still able to contribute some value in other categories. He only played 26 minutes because of the lopsided score, but it was encouraging that he was able to get to 20 points after two games in a row with fewer after a seven-game streak with at least 20 points. They’ll close out the week in Miami on Sunday.
CHA • Point Guard • #25
12 months ago
With LaMelo Ball sitting out the second leg of Charlotte’s back-to-back, Simpson was called up from the G League and immediately slotted into the starting unit. He has started in his last three appearances, but this was also the first time that Simpson played in a game since February. Even if he is productive when he is given the opportunity, the lack of clarity in when he’ll be available to play makes him a headache to roster.
CHA • Power Forward • #31
12 months ago
Garrett is on a 10-day contract and may have already played his last game with Charlotte, and Salaun hasn’t played since March 8. Charlotte will be sorely shorthanded in this one, so the Hornets’ available players will be forced to handle additional minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report