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• Josh Richardson Nearing Return For HeatMiami Heat guard Josh Richardson is nearing a return to the court. Richardson is fully recovered from a shoulder injury he suffered last season. Now, the veteran guard has to get over some lingering heel soreness before playing again. "He's making progress," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said when asked about Richardson following Saturday's morning shootaround in Charlotte. "So I'm encouraged by it. I...2024Read about Miami Heat -
• Heat Notes: Wright, Offseason Decisions, Butler, Draft
The Heat’s season ended in an appropriate way Wednesday night — with another new starting lineup. Injuries have forced coach Erik Spoelstra to juggle his rotations since training camp, and he unveiled his 37th starting unit in Game 5 at Boston, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Rookie Jaime Jaquez was unavailable because of […]...2024Read about Anthony Chiang
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• Erik Spoelstra: Heat Not Blaming Injuries For First-Round ExitThe Miami Heat had a tough road ahead of them when it came to repeating as Eastern Conference champions. For starters, they had to try to do it without star forward Jimmy Butler, sidelined by a knee injury. Secondly, they had to try to do it against the Boston Celtics. And all the Celtics did […] The post Erik Spoelstra: Heat Not Blaming Injuries For First-Round Exit appeared first on Hoops ...2024Read about Miami Heat -
• Coach Erik Spoelstra about playing without Jimmy Butler: ‘We will do this the hard way’
Bad news arrived at the South Beach camp when Jimmy Butler‘s results came in. Not only is the guard out for what could potentially be their final game of the season against Chicago this Friday, but he is set to miss several weeks due to a right knee injury he suffered in their Play-in contest […] The post Coach Erik Spoelstra about playing without Jimmy Butler: ‘We will do this the har...2024Read about Jimmy Butler
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• Heat Notes: Lineup Combinations, Jaquez, Highsmith, Jovic
With their season disrupted by injuries, the Heat won’t be able to rely on continuity in the playoffs, but coach Erik Spoelstra thinks they might have something even better, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Miami has used 34 different starting lineups this season — trailing only Memphis and Portland — and Spoelstra believes […]...2024Read about Anthony Chiang
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• Heat Notes: Butler, Bryant, Rozier, Herro
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was disappointed with the league’s decision to suspend Jimmy Butler one game for the altercation between his club and the Pelicans on Friday, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Nikola Jovic was also assessed a one-game suspension and Thomas Bryant received a three-game penalty. The Heat will be in […]...2024Read about Jimmy Butler
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• Southeast Notes: Richardson, Rozier, Hawks, Magic, Bridges
Injuries have been a season-long issue for the Heat, who may have lost two more players in Sunday’s game, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. MRIs are scheduled today for Josh Richardson and Terry Rozier, creating more potential challenges as coach Erik Spoelstra works to develop a consistent lineup. Rozier fell to the court […]...2024Read about Anthony Chiang
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• Terry Rozier, Josh Richardson To Get MRIs On MondayTerry Rozier and Josh Richardson are scheduled to get MRIs on Monday, according to Erik Spoelstra. Rozier landed awkwardly on his right leg during the third quarter of the Heat's 110-106 loss to the Celtics. Richardson suffered a right shoulder injury in the second quarter. The Heat are already without Jimmy Butler, who was granted a leave of absence....2024Read about Terry Rozier
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• Rozier, Richardson slated for MRIs after Heat lossTerry Rozier and Josh Richardson suffered injuries Sunday afternoon, as the Heat dropped a 110-106 decision to the Boston Celtics at Kaseya Center, and both players will have MRI exams Monday, Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said after the loss....2024Read about Terry Rozier -
• Heat Notes: Road Trip, LeBron, Highsmith, Smith
The Heat were missing four rotation players in their 121-104 loss to the Clippers on Monday, including Jimmy Butler, who is dealing with right foot irritation. Miami now faces the Lakers on Wednesday and the Suns on Friday to close out the five-game road swing. Coach Erik Spoelstra said the club can’t use injuries as […]...2024Read about Jimmy Butler
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• Jimmy Butler Leaves Heat Game With Sore Foot, X-Rays NegativeMiami Heat star Jimmy Butler returned to the lineup on Saturday after a four-game absence due to a strained left calf. Unfortunately, Butler's return was short-lived. After playing 23 minutes, Butler left Miami's loss to the Utah Jazz due to a right foot injury. Postgame x-rays were negative. Butler's status is unknown at this point. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said he had no update when asked postg...2023Read about Jimmy Butler -
• Bam Adebayo Doesn't Have Timetable For ReturnErik Spoelstra cautioned that no one should read into Bam Adebayo accompanying the team on their current road trip. Spoelstra stressed that there is no timetable for when Adebayo will return from the hip injury he's dealing with. "I wouldn't read too much into it of him being on this trip other than he really wanted to be here and he can do his work. So, it's good," Spoelstra said. Adebayo has mis...2023Read about Bam Adebayo -
• Erik Spoelstra Says There Is No Timetable For Bam Adebayo To ReturnMiami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra cautioned that no one should read into Bam Adebayo accompanying the team on their current road trip. Spoelstra stressed that there is no timetable for when Adebayo will return from the hip injury he's dealing with. "I wouldn't read too much into it of him being on this trip other than he really wanted to be here and he can do his work. So, it's good," Spoelstra said...2023Read about Miami Heat
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• Heat upgrade Tyler Herro to questionable for Game 5 of NBA Finals
DENVER — The Miami Heat upgraded Tyler Herro (broken right hand) to “questionable” for Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Herro, who averaged about 20 points during the regular season as the Heat’s starting No. 2 guard, hasn’t played since Game 1 of Miami’s first-round series, when he broke a bone in his shooting hand. Herro underwent successful surgery a few days later and has been practicing ...2023Read about Tyler Herro
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• Heat mascot Burnie ‘not going to miss any time’ after Conor McGregor punches
DENVER — As if the Miami Heat didn’t have enough incentive already to extend these NBA Finals with a Game 5 win on Monday, now there’s this: Their beloved and battered mascot, Burnie, will be ready for Game 6 on Thursday if there is one. As The Athletic first reported on Saturday, the man who plays Burnie had to receive medical treatment at a Miami emergency room after former UFC champion Conor Mc...2023Read about Miami Heat
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• Tyler Herro injury update: Heat guard not yet cleared to play in NBA Finals Game 4, Erik Spoelstra saysHerro has taken some contact, but he has not completed the team's return-to-play protocol...2023Read about Tyler Herro -
• Tyler Herro Not Cleared To Return From Broken Right Hand Ahead Of Game 4Tyler Herro has still not been cleared to return from a broken right hand and will not play in Game 4. Herro suffered the injury in Game 1 of the first round. "This is just part of the process," Erik Spoelstra said. "You have to go through stages. First part of it was just shooting, then movement, then contact versus coaches, and then the next level of contact in practice. He has not been cleared ...2023Read about Tyler Herro -
• Tyler Herro Remains Out For Game 3Tyler Herro has been ruled out for Game 3 of the NBA Finals as he recovers from a broken hand. "We're taking it one day at a time. And I know that sounds like a cliche. He did the practice with the group. He is going to do a full-contact workout after this. We'll evaluate that ... he has not been cleared yet, so that's where we are. But we're encouraged by the work that he's been doing," said Erik...2023Read about Tyler Herro
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• Heat’s Tyler Herro out for Game 3 of NBA Finals: What’s the latest on his injury status?
MIAMI — Heat guard Tyler Herro is listed as “out” for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets, and what once seemed like a strong possibility of his return from a broken hand in this series is now in doubt. “I don’t want to be Nostradamus right now — we’re taking it one day at a time,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Tuesday after Miami’s practice. “I know that sounds like a...2023Read about Tyler Herro
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• Heat coach Erik Spoelstra wants to be responsible with Tyler Herro’s return: ‘We’re really encouraged by the progress’
This past weekend Heat guard Tyler Herro reached six weeks since he broke his hand in the opening match of the playoff’s first round against the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks. His recovery has been described by the team’s medical staff as an “open reduction and internal fixation surgery of the third and fourth metacarpal of his […] The post Heat coach Erik Spoelstra wants to b...2023Read about Tyler Herro
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• Heat Notes: Highsmith, Herro, Injuries, Strus, Love
Haywood Highsmith may see consistent minutes throughout the NBA Finals after scoring 18 points in the series opener, writes Peter Baugh of The Athletic. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra played Highsmith more than 23 minutes off the bench in Game 1 and trusted him to share the responsibility of guarding Jamal Murray. Earning playing time hasn’t […]...2023Read about Haywood Highsmith
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• Jimmy Butler ruled out for Heat-Knicks Game 2 with ankle injury: What does this do for Miami’s chances?
Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler was ruled out for Tuesday’s Game 2 against the Knicks because of the ankle injury he suffered in Game 1. He is considered day-to-day and his status for Game 3 in Miami remains in question. “This is not rocket science,” Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters prior to the game. “We probably ran out of time today.” Butler hurt himself...2023Read about Jimmy Butler
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• Jimmy Butler Receiving Treatment On Ankle, Questionable For Game 2Jimmy Butler is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 after receiving treatment on his sprained ankle. Erik Spoelstra said that Butler will likely be a game-time decision. "He's doing treatment around the clock. Probably won't have any update until before the game," said Spoelstra on Monday. Butler was injured with 5:05 left in the fourth quarter of Game 1, though he stayed in the game. "Kno...2023Read about Jimmy Butler -
• Heat vs. Knicks Injury Update for Game 2
Providing updates on the status of Jimmy Butler, Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson for Game 2. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said on Monday that Butler’s status is still unclear for Tuesday’s matchup after he rolled his ankle in Game 1 and was barely able to move afterwards. “He’s doing treatment around the clock,” Spoelstra said. […] The post Heat vs. Knicks Injury Update ...2023Read about Jimmy Butler
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• Butler getting treatment on ankle; still iffy for G2Jimmy Butler's injured right ankle is "the same as last night," according to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and is getting treatment around the clock. However, Butler's status for Game 2 remains up in the air....2023Read about Jimmy Butler -
• Erik Spoelstra On Jimmy Butler's Ankle: 'We'll Just Have To See'Erik Spoelstra had no update on Jimmy Butler's ankle following the Miami Heat's win over the New York Knicks in Game 1, saying that the team may not even get an update on Monday. "You just don't know with ankle sprains. I don't even know if we'll know more by tomorrow. We'll just have to see. It'll be a waiting game. "You just don't know with ankle sprains. I don't even know if we'll know more by ...2023Read about Jimmy Butler
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• Heat guard Victor Oladipo set to yet another surgery
Via the Sun Sentinel: As Victor Oladipo moves toward surgery later this week for the torn patellar tendon in his left knee sustained in Saturday’s playoff victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra offered a window into the previous relentless approach by the guard from such procedures. “I think all these times … Continue reading "Heat guard Victor Oladipo set to yet a...2023Read about Victor Oladipo
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• Heat’s Victor Oladipo helped off court after ugly knee injury
Erik Spoelstra summed up the mood this way: "I feel like throwing up right now."...2023Read about Victor Oladipo
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• Heat’s Victor Oladipo helped off court after ugly knee injuryErik Spoelstra summed up the mood this way: "I feel like throwing up right now."...2023Read about Victor Oladipo -
• Victor Oladipo injury update: 'I feel like throwing up right now,' says Heat coach Erik SpoelstraOladipo has had a lengthy history with injuries...2023Read about Victor Oladipo