• Jaime Jaquez Jr., Caleb Martin probable Friday
    Jaime Jaquez Jr. (left ankle discomfort) and Caleb Martin (right ankle discomfort) are probable for Friday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

    Advice: Jaquez and Martin are on track to play Friday night and will figure prominently within the Heat rotation. Jimmy Butler (illness) is also probable after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors, and his return would push Jaquez to the bench. Jaquez and Martin are worth rostering in deep leagues, as the Heat remain without Tyler Herro (foot) and Duncan Robinson (back). Rotoworld 47 minutes ago
     
  • Expected to play Friday
    Martin (ankle) is probable for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

    Advice: Martin continues to deal with a nagging ankle injury but is expected to play through it Friday. If Martin is upgraded to available, he should continue to serve as one of Miami's primary options off the bench at the forward position. Rotowire.com 47 minutes ago
     
  • Dealing with minor ankle issue
    Jaquez is probable for Friday's game against Portland due to an ankle injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

    Advice: Jaquez continues to manage knee and ankle injuries, but he's missed just one game since the beginning of February. Over his last 26 appearances (five starts), Jaquez has averaged 9.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.8 minutes per game. Rotowire.com 50 minutes ago
     
  • Jimmy Butler, Kevin Love probable vs. Portland
    Jimmy Butler (illness) and Kevin Love (right heel bruise/personal reasons) are probable to play against Portland on Friday.

    Advice: Butler is expected to be back after a one-game absence, which should push Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) back to the bench. Love hasn’t played since February, but he should be back on Friday after missing Thursday’s practice due to personal reasons. He should split the power forward minutes with Caleb Martin and NIkola Jovic, which will limit the fantasy upside of all three players. Rotoworld 54 minutes ago
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  • Expected to play against Portland
    Butler (illness) is probable for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

    Advice: Butler is expected to return to action Friday after missing Miami's previous contest with a non-COVID illness. If he's upgraded to available, the star forward will likely reclaim his starting spot from Jaime Jaquez (ankle). Rotowire.com 54 minutes ago
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  • Won't play Friday
    Robinson (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

    Advice: Robinson and Tyler Herro (foot) remain out, so Patty Mills is in line to draw another start at shooting guard. Robinson's next chance to suit up will come Sunday in Washington, but he'll be unlikely to play in that contest unless he can return to practice Saturday. Rotowire.com 55 minutes ago
     
  • Remains sidelined
    Covington (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus the Cavaliers.

    Advice: Covington's absence streak will extend to 42 games Friday due to a left knee bone bruise. However, the veteran forward is expected to return before the end of the regular season, with his next chance to suit up being Sunday's matchup with Toronto. Rotowire.com Today, 10:37 am
     
  • Massive workload in loss
    Markkanen ended Wednesday's 118-111 loss to the Spurs with 25 points (8-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 42 minutes.

    Advice: Markkanen's team-high 42 minutes marked his second-most playing time in a game this season. This is encouraging, considering the 26-year-old forward has missed eight of Utah's last 12 contests. Since the beginning of 2024, Markkanen is been shooting 42.0 percent on 7.7 three-point attempts per game. Rotowire.com Today, 10:25 am
     
  • Remains out Thursday
    Johnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Celtics, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

    Advice: Johnson is due for another evaluation soon, but the team hasn't released an official update since he was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain last Thursday. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus Milwaukee, while De'Andre Hunter and Vit Krejci should continue to see increased playing time until Johnson returns. Rotowire.com Today, 10:08 am