Kasparas Jakučionis (hip) has been ruled out against the Spurs on Thursday.

Jakučionis won’t make his debut on Thursday, which means Dru Smith will spend another game as the backup point guard behind Davion Mitchell. It’s unclear when Jakučionis will be healthy.

Nikola Jovic (hip) is questionable to play against the Spurs on Thursday.

Jovic pops up on the injury report after playing 22 minutes off the bench in Miami’s last game. He has been solid thus far, but if he were to miss this game, Simone Fontecchio, who has also gotten off to a strong start this season, would take on a larger role off the bench.

Norman Powell (groin) is doubtful to play against the Spurs on Thursday.

Powell was sidelined for Tuesday’s game against the Hornets, which allowed Pelle Larsson to start in his place. Larsson scored 17 points in 31 minutes and should be in line for another start. On a day with only four games, he has streaming appeal.

Bam Adebayo accounted for 26 points (10-of-16 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers in Tuesday’s win over the Hornets.

Adebayo finished Tuesday’s victory with a season-high point total, and he’s scored 19 points or more in three straight games. While there were no defensive stats in his most recent stat line, Charlotte’s porous defense allowed Bam to compensate for that on the offensive end. And the lack of defensive stats has weighed down his fantasy value through the season’s first week. Counting Tuesday, Adebayo has totaled two steals and no blocked shots. However, fantasy managers should not be too concerned given his track record.

Pelle Larsson shot 6-of-10 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line in Tuesday’s win over the Hornets, scoring 17 points with five rebounds, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers.

With Norman Powell (groin) sidelined, Larsson was tabbed to make his first start of the season. He rewarded Erik Spoelstra’s faith with a solid effort against the Hornets, reaching double figures for the first time this season and finishing a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. In fact, Larsson nearly doubled his point total after scoring nine points in Miami’s first three games. However, even if Powell misses more time, Larsson isn’t the best streaming option on a roster with Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jović (10/6/2 with two three-pointers).

Andrew Wiggins amassed 21 points (8-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, three steals, one block and three three-pointers in Tuesday’s win over the Hornets.

While Wiggins is shooting 50 percent from the field thus far, his fantasy value has languished due to a low free-throw percentage and limited production outside of points and rebounds. Those weren’t issues on Tuesday, as he recorded his first 20-point game of the season along with four defensive contributions. Wiggins’ role isn’t a problem for fantasy managers, as he will be in the starting lineup. However, the inconsistent production is, and that explains why he’s available in more than half of Yahoo! leagues.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. finished Tuesday’s win over the Hornets with 28 points (9-of-14 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, one steal and two three-pointers.

Jaquez may not have been Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra’s choice to step in for the injured Norman Powell, but that did not prevent from from having an excellent night. And he’s gotten off to a good start this season, scoring at least 13 points in all four games (17 or more in three straight). Rostered in 28 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Jaquez is worth a look if Powell’s groin injury keeps him out for multiple games. Miami has games on Thursday and Sunday to end Week 2, the second of which (at LAL) is the first game of a back-to-back.

Davion Mitchell, Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins, Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware will start Tuesday’s game against the Hornets.

The Heat are without Norman Powell for Tuesday’s game, as he experienced soreness in his right groin during pregame shootaround. Larsson will be the replacement in the starting lineup, but Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jović and Simone Fontecchio offer a higher fantasy ceiling.

Norman Powell (groin) is out for Tuesday’s game against the Hornets.

Powell began to experience soreness in his right groin during the pregame shootaround on Tuesday, prompting the Heat to add him to the injury report. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Simone Fontecchio being potential replacements. While both have been productive to begin the season, Jaquez’s versatility may give him the edge.

Simone Fontecchio (calf) is available for Tuesday’s game against the Hornets.

Initially questionable for Tuesday’s game, Fontecchio is available after going through pregame shootaround without any issues. With Norman Powell injuring his groin during the same session, additional minutes may be available on the wing. However, Jaime Jaquez Jr. is a superior streaming option to Fontecchio.

According to the Miami Herald’s Anthony Chiang, Simone Fontecchio (calf) has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday’s matchup with the Hornets.

The update to Fontecchio’s status bodes well for his availability against Charlotte. With Norman Powell (groin) banged up, Fontecchio could be in line for additional minutes. He’s averaging 13.7 points and 2.7 triples across the first three games of the 2025-26 campaign.

The Miami Herald’s Anthony Chiang reports that Norman Powell is questionable for Tuesday’s matchup with the Hornets due to right groin soreness.

This is a new injury for Powell, and his inclusion on the injury report so close to tip off is concerning for his availability. If Powell is unable to take the court, Simone Fontecchio (calf) and Jaime Jaquez Jr. would presumably be in line for more playing time.

Paolo Banchero finished with a season-high 32 points (10-of-18 FGs, 11-of-11 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one three-pointer in Monday’s loss to the 76ers.

Banchero did his best to help Orlando mount a second-half comeback effort, but they were unable to come all the way back, slashing the deficit to two points with just over six minutes left before the 76ers pulled away for good. The 22-year-old burgeoning superstar scored 17 of his 32 points in the first half on 5-of-7 shooting to go along with six free throws. He wound up getting to the line six times in this one and was perfect from the stripe. He’s scored at least 24 points in three of Orlando’s first four contests to kick off the season.

Desmond Bane notched 24 points (10-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, one assist and two three pointers in Monday’s loss to the 76ers.

Bane got off to a sluggish start but caught fire in the second half to finish with 24 points before fouling out with just over two minutes left in the game. The 27-year-old has struggled from three-point range in an extremely small sample size at the outset of his Orlando debut, but has still scored at least 14 points in all four contests. It feels like only a matter of time before he start to capitalize on the wide open looks Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner’s playmaking should generate.

Kasparas Jakučionis (hip) has been ruled out against the Hornets on Tuesday.

Jakučionis will remain sidelined for a fourth straight game. Dru Smith has been occupying the reserve point guard minutes behind Davion Mitchell, which will continue against Charlotte.

Simone Fontecchio (calf) is questionable to play against the Hornets on Tuesday.

Fontecchio has been an excellent reserve wing for Miami early on this season, but there is a chance he is sidelined against Charlotte. If that happens, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jovic would take on extra minutes off the bench.

Bam Adebayo produced 19 points (5-of-15 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Sunday’s win over the Knicks.

Adebayo struggled with his shot on Sunday but remained effective as a rebounder and recorded his second double-double of the season. And the three-point attempts have increased significantly when compared to last season. Adebayo has attempted 18 three-pointers thus far, with the average of six per game being more than double his 2024-25 mark (2.8). The accuracy hasn’t been there thus far, but Bam is attempting a transformation similar to the one Brook Lopez experienced earlier in his career. If Adebayo can develop into a consistent perimeter shooter, that would do wonders for him and the Heat.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. accumulated 17 points (8-of-12 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), five rebounds and five assists in Sunday’s win over the Knicks.

Challenging to rely on in fantasy basketball last season, Jaquez has gotten off to a good start this season. He’s scored 17 points in consecutive games, which he accomplished once in the 2024-25 campaign. Consistent production will ensure Jaquez of rotation minutes, especially once Tyler Herro and Kasparas Jakučionis are healthy enough to play. The wing rotation is not as crowded now as it will be, and Jaquez has taken advantage through Miami’s first three games. He isn’t a must-roster player, especially with the Heat playing three games during Week 2, but Jaquez is worth watching.

Norman Powell accounted for 29 points (7-of-15 FGs, 12-of-12 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, three steals and three three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Knicks.

Powell was fantastic on Sunday. He used his ability off the dribble to earn 12 free-throw attempts, which, combined with a solid performance from the field, led to him recording a season-high point total. With Tyler Herro (ankle) out, the Heat have relied on Powell more than they may have anticipated after acquiring him from the Clippers during the offseason. But, as evidenced by his play last season before injuring his hamstring in February, Powell can offer added value on the offensive end of the floor. Miami plays three games during Week 2, hosting Charlotte on Tuesday before heading west for four straight away from home.

Jalen Suggs (knee) is not on the injury report for Monday’s game against the 76ers.

Suggs did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Bulls, which was Orlando’s second game in as many nights. He’ll be available on Monday, so Tyus Jones will come off the bench. Jones and Anthony Black lose most of their fantasy appeal when Suggs is available, so feel free to drop them in favor of a player more likely to log heavy minutes.

Franz Wagner finished with 17 points (7-of-15 FGs), seven rebounds, one assist and two steals against the Bulls on Saturday.

After scoring 24 and 27 points while shooting over 50 percent in each of Orlando’s first two games, Wagner was quieter in their loss to Chicago. He missed his only three-point attempt after shooting 2-of-5 in each of his first two games of the season. This wasn’t a terrible game, but it wasn’t as productive as the first two were. He’ll look to bounce back in Philadelphia on Monday to kick off a four-game week.

Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 24 points (7-of-21 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), 10 rebounds, one assist, two steals and one three-pointer in a 110-98 loss to the Bulls on Saturday.

It was another rough shooting night for Banchero, but he was able to score more than he did against the Hawks on Friday night. Through three games, Banchero is shooting just 34 percent from the floor and has a grand total of three assists. The shooting percentage has never been high, and he should correct it as the season progresses. However, the lack of playmaking early on is frustrating. The Magic have four games next week, starting in Philadelphia on Monday.

Anthony Black provided a boost off the bench with 19 points (6-of-9 FGs), five rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block, one three-pointer and five turnovers against the Bulls on Saturday.

Jalen Suggs (knee) was sidelined for the second leg of Orlando’s back-to-back, which allowed Tyus Jones to start in his place. However, Black was the beneficiary in the box score. Black scores a total of 15 points over the Magic’s first two games, but he exceeded that mark in this game alone. Suggs should be back to play the 76ers on Monday, but they have another back-to-back on Wednesday and Thursday. Suggs will likely sit one of those, which will be another solid opportunity for Black.

Tyus Jones, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. will start against the Bulls on Saturday.

With Jalen Suggs (knee) sidelined for the second leg of Orlando’s back-to-back, Jones gets the starting nod at point guard. The rest of the rotation will remain the same. Jones will match up with his brother Tre, who is starting for Chicago while Coby White is out.

Jalen Suggs (knee) is out for Saturday’s game against the Bulls.

This was expected, as Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said after Friday’s loss to the Hawks that he did not expect Suggs to play on Saturday. The point guard’s absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with either Tyus Jones or Anthony Black set to fill it. Jones is the safer streaming play for managers needing to account for Suggs’ absence.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. tallied a strong line on Friday with 17 points (8-of-12 FGs), 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals against the Grizzlies.

Everyone was productive for the Heat in this dominant road win, and Jaquez was no exception. He recorded a double-double off the bench, which came after he had 13 points, six rebounds and two steals in the season opener. It has been a solid start to the year for Jaquez, which has been helpful for Miami with Tyler Herro (ankle) unavailable. Jaquez may continue to hold value until Herro is back in the lineup, which is likely at least a few weeks.

Simone Fontecchio provided a boost off the bench with 14 points (5-of-9 FGs), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and four three-pointers against the Grizzlies on Friday.

Despite only playing eight minutes in the first half, Fontecchio made a huge impact early on by scoring 14 points with four three-pointers in the first half without missing a shot. However, after halftime, Fontecchio missed all four of his shot attempts. It was a nice start to help Miami basically decide the game before halftime, but Fontecchio should be left on the waiver wire.

Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 24 points (8-of-19 FGs), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and four three-pointers in a 146-114 win over the Grizzlies on Friday.

The Grizzlies didn’t have any answers for Adebayo early in this game. He scored 18 points with four triples in the first quarter to help Miami jump out to a 19-point lead to end the first quarter and take a 39-point lead into halftime. Unfortunately, Adebayo wasn’t able to add much after the first quarter, but at that point, the damage was already done, and the Heat was able to get its first win of the season. Adebayo will look to get hot again on Sunday against New York.

Kel’el Ware started on Friday and contributed 19 points (8-of-12 FGs), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and one three-pointer against the Grizzlies.

Nikola Jovic started the season opener, and when both Ware and Jovic were available during the preseason, Jovic was the starter. However, Erik Spoelstra made the change for this game and opted to start Ware next to Bam Adebayo. Ware was productive in the start, but Jovic was also really productive off the bench and finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals. With the Knicks up next on the schedule on Sunday, we’ll see if Jovic or Ware gets the starting nod.

Tristan da Silva provided a boost off the bench with 15 points (5-of-10 FGs), six rebounds, three assists, three steals and two three-pointers against the Hawks on Friday.

Through the first two games of the year, da Silva has been a strong reserve scoring option for Orlando. He had 16 points and three triples in the season opener, and he was able to contribute some dimes and swipes in this game on top of the buckets that he was still able to provide. With a matchup against Chicago up next, da Silva will look to continue contributing in a reserve role.

Franz Wagner led the Magic with 27 points (10-of-17 FGs), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and two three-pointers in a 111-107 loss to the Hawks on Friday.

Wagner has been on a tear to start the season. After scoring 24 points in the season opener, he added 27 more in this game while shooting about 50 percent from the floor in each game. His dominance during EuroBasket for Germany has carried over into the regular season for Orlando, which is a delight for fantasy managers. He also shot 2-of-5 on threes for a second straight game, which he’ll look to keep going against the Bulls on Saturday.

Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said he doesn’t expect to have Jalen Suggs (knee) against the Bulls on Saturday.

Suggs has only played 17 and 19 minutes through the first two games of the season after undergoing knee surgery back in March, so it isn’t surprising that he will likely miss the second night of the back-to-back. He had 11 points, three rebounds, four assists and three triples during Friday’s loss. Suggs has been solid, but he won’t be able to be truly productive until he’s back to playing a full workload. On Saturday, Tyus Jones or Anthony Black will likely start at point guard.

Paolo Banchero struggled on Friday and contributed just 11 points (4-of-15 FGs), six rebounds and one assist against the Hawks.

Banchero opened the year off with a 20-point double-double, but he wasn’t able to replicate that production in this game. He was able to get a few buckets in the fourth quarter, but he didn’t reach double figures until there was 1:26 left in the game. After that, he missed two triples, including one that would have given them a lead with less than 10 seconds remaining. He’ll look to bounce back against the Bulls on Saturday.

Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Kel’el Ware and Bam Adebayo will start against the Grizzlies on Friday.

After Nikola Jovic started in the season opener, coach Erik Spoelstra will make the change by bumping up Ware, who was only on the floor when Adebayo wasn’t during the season opener. It’s unclear if this is a permanent change, since Ware never started over Jovic during the preseason. This situation is worth monitoring moving forward.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested early Thursday morning as part of an FBI sports betting probe.

This confirms a report from Pablo Torre and his podcast “Pablo Torre Finds Out.” Rozier had been connected to an ongoing investigation into illegal gambling on NBA games that also included Malik Beasley and other former players. However, the assumption had been that Rozier’s name was cleared and he had participated in training camp with the Heat. Instead, it now appears that Rozier could be charged and face suspension and/or jail time. The Department of Justice will have a press conference at 10 am ET on Thursday to announce all of the arrests and provide further information on potential consequences.

Davion Mitchell had 16 points (7-of-15 FGs), six rebounds, 12 assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers against the Magic on Wednesday.

Mitchell filled in spectacularly for Tyler Herro (ankle) on Wednesday against the Magic. While no one was expecting the 27-year-old point guard to replace Herro, Mitchell was excellent on the offensive end. He had 16 points on 15 attempts and dropped 12 assists. Mitchell is absolutely on the streaming radar while Herro is out after a game like this.

Norman Powell had 28 points (9-of-19 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), nine rebounds, four assists, one block, one steal and four three-pointers against the Magic on Wednesday.

Powell’s 28 points were a game-high against the Magic on Wednesday. Much like last year, when the 32-year-old shooting guard put up top scoring numbers filling in for Kawhi Leonard on the Clippers, Powell’s great night was ultimately made possible by Tyler Herro (ankle) missing the game. While Herro is out, Powell is easily the Heat’s best scoring option so there could be more of these games in the future.

Desmond Bane had 23 points (7-of-18 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three three-pointers against the Heat on Wednesday.

Bane, who was acquired in an offseason trade from the Grizzlies, fit right in during his Magic debut against the Heat on Wednesday. The 27-year-old shooting guard provided some much needed shooting as he knocked down three three-points and all six of his free throw attempts. Bane had 23 points while Paolo Banchero had 24 and Franz Wagner also had 24. Orlando’s Big 3 will be fun to watch all season long and fantasy managers would be happy if that even scoring distribution remained.

Paolo Banchero had 24 points (7-of-17 FGs, 9-of-12 FTs), 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and one three-pointer against the Heat on Wednesday.

Banchero îs usually more of a facilitator. The 22-year-old power forward averaged 4.8 assists per game last year, but had just one assist in his first game playing alongside the newly acquired Desmond Bane. Banchero’s assist totals could be something to watch going forward, though it’s only one game. He was certainly effective scoring and rebounding the basketball against the Heat, which showed in his final line with a 24-point double-double.

Franz Wagner had 24 points (9-of-17 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, six assists, two steals and two three-pointers in the Magic’s 125-121 victory over the Heat on Wednesday.

Wagner picked up right where he left off last year. After averaging 24.2 points per game in 2024-25, the 24-year-old small forward dropped 24 points in the season opening win over the Heat on Wednesday. Wagner shot just 29 percent from behind the three-point line last year, but made 2-of-5 attempts against Miami. Improved three-point shooting could unlock another strong campaign for Wagner.

Kel’el Ware (ankle) is available for Wednesday’s game against the Magic.

Ware will play despite initially being questionable for Wednesday’s game. Whether he starts or comes off the bench has not been determined, with Nikola Jović being another option to start alongside Bam Adebayo. Either way, both players should be rostered in standard leagues.

According to the Orlando Magic’s official X account, Jalen Suggs (knee) is expected to be available for Wednesday’s season opener against the Heat.

Suggs underwent season-ending knee surgery in March, but he’s progressed well enough to be cleared for the opener. It’s unclear if he’ll face any minutes restrictions in his first game back. If Suggs is indeed limited, Tyus Jones and Anthony Black would be in line for additional playing time.

Kel’el Ware (ankle) is now questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Magic.

Initially probable for Wednesday’s opener due to neck spasms, Ware was downgraded to questionable due to a different injury. The second-year center sprained his left ankle late in Tuesday’s practice and is not a lock to be available Wednesday night. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said that he hasn’t decided on a starting lineup, but no Ware may increase the likelihood that Nikola Jović is one of the five players on the court to begin the regular season.

Jalen Suggs (knee) participated in five-on-five contact drills at practice.

Opening night has been the target date for Suggs to return, and his status during practice is a good sign that he’ll be able to suit up against the Heat on Wednesday. If not, Tyus Jones and Anthony Black will fill the void.

Kel’el Ware (neck) is probable to play against the Magic on Wednesday.

Ware missed practice on Monday, but that isn’t expected to keep him from suiting up in the season opener. Ware started the last few preseason games, but Nikola Jović, who had been starting, didn’t play in those games. It’s unclear which of the two will get the starting nod against Orlando.

Kel’el Ware (neck) did not practice on Monday.

Ware was dealing with neck spasms, hence his absence from Monday’s practice. According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, a team doctor was due to examine the second-year center’s neck during practice. If Ware cannot play in Wednesday’s opener against the Magic, Nikola Jović would figure more prominently in the Heat rotation. Jović began the preseason as a starter, so the role won’t be unfamiliar if he’s asked to start.

Kel’el Ware finished Friday’s game against the Grizzlies with 20 points (7-of-15 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), 14 rebounds, one steal, and one block.

Ware concluded an impressive preseason with another dominant stat line. In 30 minutes of game action, he did his scoring damage inside the arc and crashed the glass hard to secure his fourth double-double of the preseason. Ware also competed on the defensive end, and going into Year 2, has a chance to take a massive leap and provide Miami with another reliable frontcourt option.

Wendell Carter Jr. amassed 14 points (5-of-8 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), seven rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal on Thursday against the Pelicans.

Carter Jr. was one of four Magic starters to score in double figures on Thursday, mostly using efficiency inside the arc to find his scoring production. Yet, the veteran center made splashes in several other areas, as well. His most noteworthy contributions arguably came as a facilitator, notching a preseason-high in assists and leading Orlando’s starters in that category on Thursday. Carter Jr. also found production in the defensive end and ultimately logged a strong game overall to wrap up what was a solid preseason for him.

Franz Wagner amassed 24 points (8-of-14 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, three assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Pelicans.

Wagner was productive offensively on Thursday, utilizing efficient shooting to reach at least 20 points for the first time all preseason. The three-point shot was a big part of Wagner’s production, which was good to see after the versatile forward shot under 30.0 percent from deep for a second consecutive season. If he can sustain high volume and remain efficient from beyond the arc, he’ll have a chance to land another impressive fantasy basketball season, especially in nine-category leagues.

Paolo Banchero totaled 19 points (6-of-11 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two three-pointers against the Pelicans on Thursday.

Banchero logged his highest minutes total on Thursday and, in return, set preseason-highs in points, rebounds, assists and threes. He shot the ball well both inside and outside the arc, while making his way to the free-throw line and capitalizing on his free opportunities. Banchero finished the preseason strong as the Magic concluded with a 4-0 record. He won’t take the floor again until Orlando faces Miami on October 22 for the season opener.

Paolo Banchero, Tyus Jones, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. will start vs. the Pelicans on Friday.

Paolo Banchero, Tyus Jones, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. will start vs. the Pelicans on Thursday.

Banchero is back in the lineup for the Magic’s preseason finale, after missing Sunday’s game against the Heat. He has yet to shoot efficiently from the floor in his two appearances, but he will have a chance to find his rhythm on Thursday against the Pelicans. The Magic are 3-0 thus far and with the addition of Desmond Bane, they figure to be in for a strong 2025-26 season.