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MIA • Center-Forward • #13
4 months ago
Adebayo left Wednesday’s game after only eight minutes with what was referred to as a foot injury. He had an MRI today, and the results appear to be great news for the Heat. A big toe sprain could linger, and the Heat are likely to be cautious with their big man this early in the season, but it’s a relief for the team that Adebayo has avoided a major injury. Kel’el Ware figures to pick up big minutes on Friday and would be worth an add in fantasy leagues as long as Adebayo is out.
Source: Miami Heat
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
4 months ago
Adebayo left Wednesday’s game after only eight minutes with what was referred to as a foot injury. He had an MRI on Thursday, and the results appear to be great news for the Heat. A big toe sprain could linger, and the Heat are likely to be cautious with their big man this early in the season, but it’s a relief for the team that Adebayo has avoided a major injury. Kel’el Ware should start in place of Adebayo and see a big boost in production until Adebayo returns.
Source: Miami Heat
SAS • Power Forward • #10
4 months ago
Due to calf and wrist injuries, Sochan did not make his first appearance of the season until Wednesday. He looked sharp offensively, only missing one shot from the field. More encouraging may be the fact that Sochan played 23 minutes without any issues. Also making their season debuts for the Spurs were Lindy Waters III (six points, one rebound and two three-pointers) and Kelly Olynyk (four points, four rebounds and three assists), but they’re unlikely to impact fantasy basketball in the way that Sochan potentially can.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Wembanyama was kept in check for the second straight game, as the Lakers were able to get him into early foul trouble. That appeared to upset the 7-foot-4 phenom’s rhythm, despite the final point total. As was the case for the Suns on Sunday, the Lakers were aggressive in their approach to defending Wembanyama, and they relentlessly attacked the paint when he was on the bench. Wemby and the Spurs return home for a Friday/Saturday back-to-back against the Rockets and Pelicans to end the week.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
4 months ago
Adebayo injured his left foot during the first half of Thursday’s game, and while the Heat announced that he was questionable to return, the three-time All-Star never did. Losing Bam for an extended period of time would be massive for the Heat, thrusting Kel’el Ware into the spotlight. He played 27 minutes off the bench in Denver, finishing with 13 points, 13 rebounds, four steals, one block and two three-pointers. Ware is rostered in 60 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and managers in 10-team leagues may want to get ahead of the rush to add the second-year center.
Source: Will Manso
MIA • Guard • #24
4 months ago
Powell returned from a groin injury that caused him to miss three games on Monday with 21 points in a win over his former team the Clippers. The 32-year-old shooting guard continues to look like he’s over the injury as he dropped 23 points and four threes on the Nuggets on Wednesday. Powell will have Thursday off before the Heat play a back-to-back on Friday and Saturday. Playing in both of those games appears to be the last hurdle for Powell.
MIA • Center • #7
4 months ago
Ware moved back to the bench on Monday with Norman Powell returning after missing three games with a groin injury. The 21-year-old center then ended up starting the second half on Wednesday while Bam Adebayo didn’t return to the game after suffering a foot injury. Ware was able to manage a double-double in 27 minutes off the bench. His fantasy value would increase significantly if Adebayo were to miss time. Ware is rostered in just 60 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
SAS • Power Forward • #10
4 months ago
Sochan, Olynyk and Waters are available to make their first appearances of the 2025-26 season, with the first two offering higher fantasy ceilings. However, all will come off the bench, limiting their impact in fantasy basketball. Sochan and Olynyk are worth watching in the short term, but neither is a “must-add” player.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • • #
4 months ago
Jakučionis is available to make his NBA debut after missing time with a hip injury. While he may siphon a few minutes away from Dru Smith, it’s improbable that Jakučionis gets the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball immediately. At best, he can be added to watchlists in deep leagues.
Source: Ira Winderman
MIA • • #
4 months ago
Jakučionis has not appeared in a game this season, but that may change on Wednesday. His availability will not impact fantasy basketball immediately. Still, the rookie will give Miami another option to call upon on the perimeter as they await Tyler Herro’s return from foot surgery.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Shooting Guard • #43
4 months ago
Water underwent a laser eye procedure less than a week before the start of the regular season and has not played since. That may change on Wednesday, based on the questionable tag. Once available, Waters’ impact on fantasy basketball will be minimal due to the number of options that San Antonio has on the wings.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Shooting Guard • #43
4 months ago
Water underwent a laser eye procedure less than a week before the start of the regular season and has not played since. That may change on Wednesday, but the doubtful tag suggests he’ll miss another game. Once available, Waters’ impact on fantasy basketball will be minimal due to the number of options that San Antonio has on the wings.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #13
4 months ago
Olynyk, working his way back from April heel surgery, has yet to appear in a game for the Spurs. There’s a chance this changes on Wednesday, with the veteran providing additional depth in the frontcourt. With Luke Kornet (ankle) still out, Bismack Biyombo will continue to serve as the backup center if Olynyk remains out. There’s no need to consider streaming him.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #13
4 months ago
Olynyk, who is working his way back from April heel surgery, has yet to appear in a game for the Spurs. There’s a small chance this changes on Wednesday, but the doubtful tag likely means he’ll miss at least one more game. With Luke Kornet (ankle) still out, Bismack Biyombo will continue to serve as the backup center. There’s no need to consider streaming him.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Power Forward • #10
4 months ago
Sochan has yet to appear in a game this season, but there is a chance that this will change on Wednesday. While his absence does not impact the starting lineup, it does affect the Spurs’ bench rotation. Keldon Johnson has been the most reliable frontcourt reserve, with rookie Carter Bryant also picking up some minutes. Bryant could slip out of the rotation once Sochan is cleared to play.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Power Forward • #10
4 months ago
Sochan has yet to appear in a game this season, and the chances that this changes on Wednesday are slim. While his absence does not impact the starting lineup, it does affect the Spurs’ bench rotation. Keldon Johnson has been the most reliable frontcourt reserve, with rookie Carter Bryant also picking up some minutes. Bryant could slip out of the rotation once Sochan is cleared to play.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Point Guard • #4
4 months ago
Fox is nearing a return, and once he’s back, Julian Champagnie should retreat back to the bench. There’s no clear fantasy beneficiary of Kornet’s absence.
Source: Jared Weiss
MIA • Forward • #22
4 months ago
After an inefficient 15-point effort against the Lakers on Sunday, Wiggins rebounded with a solid offensive showing against the Clippers. He shot over 50 percent from the field and recorded a complete stat line in the 120-119 victory. However, the production was limited outside of points and three-pointers. The good news for fantasy managers is that Wiggins’ output has been respectable outside of free-throw percentage, as he’s making just 57.9 percent of his attempts. Remove that category from the equation, and Wggins is a top-100 player.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
4 months ago
Adebayo recorded his fourth double-double of the season on Monday, helping Miami hold on for a one-point win. And after shooting 36.2 percent from the field in his first three games, the Heat center has been a more efficient scorer. Adebayo has scored 25 points or more in three of his last four and has provided top-15 value in nine-cat formats during this stretch. Getting Tyler Herro back will help with the offensive spacing when that time comes, but Adebayo should be fine regardless of who else is available for the Heat.
MIA • Guard • #24
4 months ago
Not only was Monday’s game against the Clippers the first for Powell in Inglewood since being traded to Miami during the offseason, but it was his first action after missing three games with a groin injury. The Heat guard looked sharp and showed no ill effects in 28 minutes of action. Powell was nearly on the wrong end of a late comeback, but Kawhi Leonard’s jumper just before time expired fell short. Miami has three more games this week, including a Friday/Saturday home back-to-back. We’ll see if Powell is available for all three.
MIA • Guard • #24
4 months ago
Norman Powell is back in the Heat lineup after missing three games with a groin injury. However, his return means Kel’el Ware will head to the bench, while Pelle Larsson remains with the starters. Larsson played well as Powell’s replacement, while Ware remains inconsistent. He’ll get rotation minutes off the bench, but fantasy managers were hoping for more from Ware at this point in the season.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIA • Guard • #24
4 months ago
Following a three-game absence, Powell will be back and should immediately return to the starting lineup. That will push Pelle Larsson back to the bench and limit Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s minutes. Powell will immediately slot in as the primary perimeter scorer for Miami.
Source: Ira Winderman
SAS • Shooting Guard • #
4 months ago
The No. 2 overall pick exited early from the Spurs’ last game and was seen leaving on crutches. Now, he’s expected to be sidelined for an extended period of time. Jordan McLaughlin ended up playing a season-high 19 minutes off the bench after Harper’s departure and will likely play a reserve role until Harper or De’Aaron Fox (hamstring) is available to return.
Source: Shams Charania
MIA • Guard • #24
4 months ago
Powell has missed three straight games, but he’s got a chance to suit up on Monday against his former team. If he’s out again, expect Pelle Larsson and Jaime Jaquez Jr. to pick up the slack. Nikola Jovic (hip) is available and could also soak up some extra playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #11
4 months ago
It was a nice homecoming on Sunday night for the former UCLA Bruin, who scored a season high in points against the Lakers. The 30-point effort came just two games after logging a previous high of 28 points against the Hornets. Similar to the game against Charlotte, Jaquez Jr. shot the ball efficiently from the floor and made his way to the free-throw line frequently to conclude as the Heat’s leading scorer on the evening. Additionally, the third-year forward made his usual impact as a rebounder and facilitator in his 34 minutes of game action. He finished with a strong performance overall and has a chance to do so again against the Clippers on Monday night.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
4 months ago
Adebayo didn’t quite recapture the magic of his recent 31-point outing against the Spurs, but he was still productive on the offensive end on Sunday. Low volume kept Adebayo to 11 shot attempts, but his efficiency allowed him to finish in double figures and as one of the Heat’s top scorers. Yet, his production on the defensive end was arguably more noteworthy — here, he collected four stocks and was one of two Miami players to tally at least one block and one steal. He’ll have a chance on Monday to log an even better performance against the Clippers on the second night of a back-to-back.
MIA • Forward • #22
4 months ago
Wiggins’ two-game streak of scoring at least 20 points came to an end against the Lakers, as the former first-overall pick struggled with his shooting on Sunday, especially from beyond the arc. In addition to his struggles from the field, he was unable to get others involved, as seen by his low assist total. The end result was an unspectacular fantasy performance that likely underwhelmed, considering the scoring and overall offensive opportunities that presented themselves with Norman Powell (groin) and Tyler Herro (foot) out of the lineup.
SAS • Shooting Guard • #
4 months ago
Harper injured his left calf during the second quarter of Sunday’s game and headed to the locker room almost immediately. While the rookie guard did rejoin his teammates on the bench during the second half, he did so while wearing a walking boot on his left foot. Following the game, Harper was seen leaving the arena on crutches while wearing the boot and not putting any weight on his left leg. San Antonio doesn’t play again until Wednesday against the Lakers; hopefully, Harper’s injury will not keep him out for too long.
Source: Mike Finger
SAS • Small Forward • #0
4 months ago
Johnson supplied the lone Spurs highlight from the team’s first loss of the season, throwing down a dunk on Suns center Mark Williams during the fourth quarter. Fantasy-wise, the story remains the same for Johnson, as he provides scoring and little else. With his scoring average decreasing each of the last three seasons and the Spurs strengthening their roster, Johnson offers a low fantasy ceiling. Rostered in nine percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s ranked just inside the top-150, and that’s with the Spurs being without De’Aaron Fox and Jeremy Sochan, among others.
Source: NBA
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
To say the Suns may have provided the rest of the NBA with the “blueprint” to defending Wembanyama would be an overstatement. However, they were excellent on Sunday, showing the 7-foot-3 phenom a variety of defensive looks. Traditional centers and wings like Royce O’Neale all had opportunities to guard Wembanyama, who was crowded on most of his touches. No matter how great the player, there’s no immunity to the occasional bad night. Wembanyama will look to bounce back when the Spurs visit the Lakers on Wednesday.
Source: Duane Rankin
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
4 months ago
On a night when Victor Wembanyama was neutralized, Castle had one of his best performances of the season. The second-year guard was highly efficient, shooting over 50 percent from the field and committing two turnovers. The latter category has been an issue for Castle, who’s filling in at point guard for the injured De’Aaron Fox. He’s averaging 4.7 turnovers per game and has recorded five or more in four of six games. However, Castle has tallied 15 assists and four turnovers over his last two. He’s headed in the right direction, even if the Spurs suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday. San Antonio plays three games during Week 3, starting with the Lakers on Wednesday.
SAS • Shooting Guard • #
4 months ago
Harper suffered a left calf injury during the first half and was ruled out for the rest of the night at halftime. The rookie finished with 12 points (5-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs) and one rebound. If Harper misses time, additional minutes may be available for Jordan McLaughlin, especially with De’Aaron Fox (hamstring) still out. McLaughlin is only worth a look in extremely deep leagues.
Source: Michael Wright
MIA • Guard • #24
4 months ago
Sunday’s game will be Powell’s third missed with a groin injury. Pelle Larsson has been his replacement in the starting lineup and should retain that role as long as Powell is out. The Heat visit the Clippers on Monday, Powell’s next opportunity to play.
Source: Ira Winderman
SAS • Center • #40
4 months ago
While the Spurs are still waiting for Olynyk to make his first appearance of the season, Sunday’s game will be the fourth that Kornet has missed since spraining his ankle. Bismack Biyombo has served as the backup center, but that role is not enough to make him worth streaming in any fantasy league.
Source: Carolina Teague
SAS • Point Guard • #4
4 months ago
Fox has not reached the point where he’s healthy enough to play in games, so he’ll remain on the sideline. Since opening night, Julian Champagnie has been a starter and will retain that role. Ranked outside the top-150 in nine-cat formats, he is not a player who has to be rostered in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Carolina Teague
MIA • Guard • #24
4 months ago
Powell missed the Heat’s last two games with a groin injury and did not participate in Saturday’s practice. However, while he was limited to individual work, the veteran guard is still questionable for Sunday’s game. Pelle Larsson has been Powell’s replacement in the starting lineup, but Jaime Jaquez Jr. has benefited the most in terms of fantasy value.
Source: Ira Winderman
MIA • • #
4 months ago
Jakučionis has yet to appear in an official game this season, and that won’t change on Sunday as the Heat begin their road trip in Los Angeles. Dru Smith has taken on the backup point guard responsibilities, and that won’t change for the foreseeable future.
Source: Ira Winderman
MIA • Forward • #19
4 months ago
Rostered in three percent of Yahoo! leagues, Fontecchio has been a consistently productive member of the Heat bench. He’s hit double figures in all five games, which includes a season-best 18-point night against the Spurs on Thursday. Averaging 3.2 three-pointers per game, Fontecchio is ranked just inside the top-75 in nine-cat formats. Nikola Jović was available despite a hip injury but only played 10 minutes. While he isn’t a must-add player in standard leagues, Fontecchio has outplayed Jović, who is still rostered in 25 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
MIA • Forward • #22
4 months ago
Through the season’s first four games, Wiggins could not fully take advantage of Tyler Herro’s absence from the Heat lineup. While he was shooting 50 percent from the field, that was on a career-low 11 attempts per game. On Thursday, Wiggins took a season-high 18 shots and made over half his attempts. Of course, Miami has also been without Norman Powell for the last two games, and Wiggins has totaled 33 shot attempts. His opportunities will likely decrease once Powell and Herro return, but the Heat need Wiggins to be consistently aggressive until that time comes.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
4 months ago
Vassell has a Yahoo! ADP of 97, and he’s played to that level thus far. His most significant issue has been foul shooting, with the Spurs’ wing making just 62.5 percent of his attempts. Remove that category from the equation, and Vassell is providing seventh-round per-game value. He’s a career 80.4 percent shooter from the charity stripe, so Vassell should turn things around eventually. The Spurs end Week 2 with a game against the Suns on Sunday.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
4 months ago
Adebayo finished Thursday’s defeat with his best line of the season, recording his first 30-point double-double. As is the case with many bigs who can shoot, he spent a lot of time on the perimeter due to the presence of Victor Wembanyama. Adebayo’s 13 three-point attempts were a career-high, but he’s attempted at least five in all five of Miami’s games thus far. He’s still ranked outside the top-50 in nine-cat formats, but that will change with more performances like the one Bam produced on Thursday.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Wembanyama and his teammates made franchise history on Thursday, becoming the first team to start a regular season with five consecutive wins. He’s lived up to the preseason hype and then some personally, sitting atop the fantasy rankings in eight- and nine-cat formats. Wemby has blocked at least five shots in three of San Antonio’s first five games and has recorded a double-double in all five. San Antonio hits the road for its final game of Week 2, at Phoenix on Sunday.
MIA • Forward • #5
4 months ago
Upgraded from questionable to probable on Thursday afternoon, Jović is officially available to play. He’ll provide additional depth off the bench, while Pelle Larsson continues to fill in for Norman Powell in the starting lineup.
Source: Ira Winderman
MIA • Guard • #14
4 months ago
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said he wants to have Herro on the road because he thinks the return to play is made easier the more time he spends with the team. The guard had surgery on his left ankle on September 19 but is optimistic that he can return to the court before the end of November. Norman Powell (groin) will continue to start in place of Herro, but with Powell missing time recently, Pelle Larsson has been filling the void. Larsson had 17 points in the Heat’s last game.
Source: Miami Herald
MIA • Guard • #24
4 months ago
Powell was listed as doubtful, so this is hardly a surprise. Pelle Larsson should start in his place again, but Jaime Jaquez Jr. will be the biggest beneficiary from a fantasy perspective. He played 28 minutes off the bench in the Heat’s first game without Powell and led the team with 28 points.
Source: Ira Winderman
MIA • Forward • #5
4 months ago
Jovic was initially listed as questionable, but was upgraded on Thursday, which is a good sign for his chances to get on the court. He’s averaging 24.3 minutes per game this season and providing decent production off the Heat bench. He should continue to fill that role in a tough matchup inside against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.
Source: Anthony Chiang
SAS • Center • #40
4 months ago
While Kornet played in the Spurs’ first two games, Olynyk has yet to see any action this season. Their absences mean that Bismack Biyombo will take on the backup center responsibilities. He’s unlikely to exceed 15 minutes, so there’s no need to consider streaming Biyombo.
Source: Paul Garcia
MIA • • #
4 months ago
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.
Source: Miami Heat
MIA • Forward • #5
4 months ago
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.
Source: Miami Heat
MIA • Guard • #24
4 months ago
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.
Source: Miami Heat
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
4 months ago
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.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
4 months ago
Castle has been able to score at a decent rate and provide his fair share of assists this season, but he has had two glaring issues: his free throw percentage and turnovers. Through four games, he is shooting 57.1 percent from the line on 8.8 attempts per game and is averaging 6.3 turnovers per game. Those two issues have tanked his value in category leagues, even though he has been decent in other categories. He’ll look to have a more efficient performance against the Heat on Thursday.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Wemby wasn’t able to provide his usual dominant dose of blocks, and he didn’t attempt a three-pointer, but that didn’t stop him from having an insane night in the box score. He was perfect at the line and only missed one shot, which was great to see after he made less than 50 percent of his shots and missed five free throws on Sunday. Wemby has been the best player in fantasy basketball early on this season, and he’ll look to add another dominant night to his resume against the Heat on Thursday.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #13
4 months ago
Olynyk, who underwent left heel surgery in late April, has yet to reach the point where he can play in games. His continued absence ensures that Bismack Biyombo will be the backup center since the Spurs are also without Luke Kornet (ankle).
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center • #40
4 months ago
Monday’s game will be the second Kornet has missed due to a sprained left ankle. While Bismack Biyombo slid into the backup center role in Sunday’s win over the Nets, he only played 12 minutes. There’s no need to consider streaming Biyombo.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Shooting Guard • #
4 months ago
After shooting 3-of-12 from the field in Friday’s loss to the Pelicans, Harper rebounded fantastically on Sunday. The rookie was highly efficient as a scorer and playmaker, shooting over 50 percent from the field and not committing a turnover. Harper’s ability to run the show efficiently came in handy against the Nets, as starter Stephon Castle (13/6/3) committed five turnovers. While Castle will continue to run the show until De’Aaron Fox returns from a hamstring injury, Harper has added value off the bench. And he’ll be worth holding onto even after the Spurs return to full strength.
SAS • Small Forward • #0
4 months ago
Johnson’s fantasy value has been limited due to his inability to consistently provide value outside of points and rebounds. While he had a good afternoon shooting the basketball and was a factor on the glass, the limited assists and steals are why Johnson remains a deep-league option at best. Harrison Barnes’ slow start has resulted in a few more minutes for Johnson, it hasn’t done much to change his fantasy outlook.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
4 months ago
Having totaled 12 points in San Antonio’s first two games, Champagnie contributed a baker’s dozen against the Nets. He certainly has fans within the Spurs organization, and with good reason. Champagnie’s a good defender who can contribute solid perimeter shooting. He shot 3-of-4 from beyond the arc on Sunday, helping to compensate for Harrison Barnes (4/3/1) missing all five of his attempts. Champagnie should remain a starter until De’Aaron Fox (hamstring) returns, with Jeremy Sochan’s (wrist) absence also boosting his value in deep leagues.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Wembanyama’s percentages on the final game day of Week 1 weren’t great, but that doesn’t matter much given the robust stat line. Once again, he filled out the stat sheet, including nine “stocks,” to help the Spurs avoid losing a game they led by as much as 26 before the Nets rallied. Even on nights when his shots aren’t falling at a high rate, Wembanyama will provide elite value because of his abilities as a rebounder and defender. He’s the first player in NBA history to tally at least 100 points and 15 blocks through a team’s first three games. Denver’s Nikola Jokić has been the gold standard for fantasy centers in recent years, but he’s got company at the top of the list this season.
Source: NBA
SAS • Center • #40
4 months ago
Kornet played well against New Orleans, but he’ll join Olynyk, who still hasn’t played this season, on the sidelines. Bismack Biyombo should play the backup center minutes behind Victor Wembanyama.
Source: NBA Injury Report