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• Heat Notes: Smith, Bryant, Love, Rozier
Dru Smith was still recovering from an ACL injury when the Heat signed him to a two-way contract in July, and the third-year shooting guard is rewarding their faith in him, writes Ira Winderman of The Sun-Sentinel. Smith was nine games into last season when he hurt his knee on a fall off the courtside […]...2024See more articles Dru Smith
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• Injury Notes: Butler, Kyrie, Nets, S. Barnes, O. Robinson
Heat forward Jimmy Butler will miss his third straight game in Indiana on Friday as he continues to recover from a right ankle sprain, per Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. Butler, who sustained the injury in the first quarter of last Friday’s loss in Denver, did not practice on Thursday. While the […]...2024See more Jimmy Butler
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• Southeast Notes: Butler, Kuzma, Young, Nance Jr.
Jimmy Butler will miss his second striaght game and the Heat’s NBA Cup opener in Detroit on Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel tweets. Butler, who has not appeared in more the 65 regular season games the last six seasons due to a variety of injuries, is dealing with an ankle sprain. Butler has […]...2024Check it out Jimmy Butler
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• Heat Guard Terry Rozier (Neck) To Return As Early As Game 3 Against Celtics
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (neck spasms) could return from injury no sooner than Game 3 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics. Rozier, 30, is still at least a week away from being cleared to return, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Game 1 is Sunday at […] The post Heat Guard Terry Rozier (Neck) To Return As Early As Game 3 A...2024Continue with Miami Heat
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• Injury Notes: Herro, Vassell, Pistons, Celtics
Heat guard Tyler Herro is no longer using a walking boot, the team confirmed on Monday, per Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel (Twitter link). Herro, who has been out of action since Nov. 8 after sustaining a Grade 2 right ankle sprain, was set to wear the boot for 10 days. Assuming […]...2023Check it out Tyler Herro
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• Heat Notes: Cain, Smith, Butler, Injuries, Peterson, Williams
Jamal Cain is making a strong bid to have his two-way contract with the Heat converted into a standard deal, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Cain had 24 points and 10 rebounds in 27 minutes against San Antonio on Friday. Miami currently has 13 players on standard deals and needs […]...2023Continue with Jamal Cain
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• Heat Notes: Lowry, Oladipo, Love, Zeller, Haslem
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra recently raved about Kyle Lowry‘s performance in a new role off the bench after the veteran guard returned from a nagging knee injury that sidelined him for 15 games, according to Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. “I think that month of really dedicating himself to getting healthy, […]...2023Click for news about Erik Spoelstra
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• Kyle Lowry Expected To Return On Saturday
Heat point guard Kyle Lowry is traveling with the team and is expected to return to action on Saturday in Orlando, tweets Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. Lowry has been battling left knee soreness, having last played on February 2. He has missed the past 15 games with the injury, with Miami […]...2023Continue with Kyle Lowry
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• Heat Notes: Love, D. Robinson, Injuries, Herro
The Heat may be able to attract Kevin Love by offering a starting role, writes Ira Winderman of The Sun-Sentinel. News broke late Wednesday night that Love is involved in buyout talks with the Cavaliers, and Miami was mentioned as a possible destination for the 34-year-old big man, who was recently removed from the rotation in […]...2023Click for news about Kevin Love
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• Heat Fined $25K For Injury Reporting Violation
The Heat have been fined $25K for “failing to comply with league policies governing injury reporting,” the NBA announced on Saturday (Twitter link). As Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel writes, Heat star Jimmy Butler was a late scratch for Tuesday’s victory over the Celtics due to lower back tightness, and he was […]...2023See more Jimmy Butler
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• Heat hit with tough Tyler Herro injury update for Game 4 vs. Celtics
The Miami Heat will be without one of their key players in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Tyler Herro is dealing with a groin injury and is set to miss this contest as a result. Via Ira Winderman: Tyler Herro out tonight. — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) May 23, 2022 However, it’s […] The post Heat hit with tough Tyler Herro injury update for Game 4 vs. Celtics ...2022Click for news about Tyler Herro
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• Heat stars Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro get injury updates ahead of Game 4 vs. Celtics
The Miami Heat are looking to steal another game on the road against the Boston Celtics, but they were dealt a pretty hefty injury update ahead of the clash. Via Ira Winderman, Miami has listed as many as six players as questionable for Game 4, including stars Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro. Heat's Jimmy Butler […] The post Heat stars Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro get injury updates ahead of G...2022Visit the page Jimmy Butler
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• Heat’ Goran Dragic exits Game 1 vs. Lakers with left foot injury
Miami Heat starting point guard Goran Dragic suffered a left foot injury in Game 1 of the 2020 Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida (via South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Ira Winderman). Dragic has left foot injury, doubtful to return. — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) October 1, 2020 Goran Dragic […] The post Heat’ Goran Dragic exits Game ...2020Click for news about Goran Dragic
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• Heat announce Meyers Leonard, Justise Winslow will be out through All-Star break
The Heat announced Wednesday that Meyers Leonard (sprained left ankle) and Justise Winslow (lower back bone bruise) will be sidelined for the team’s full five-game road trip leading up to the All-Star Game, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Leonard and Winslow didn’t travel with the team on the road trip, which begins in Los Angeles against the Clippers Wednesday night ...2020See more Meyers Leonard
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• Jimmy Butler's sprained ankle adds to Heat's injury woes
The latest injury concern for the Heat involves star forward Jimmy Butler, who sprained his ankle during the team’s home game against the Clippers on Friday, Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel writes. Miami is also currently dealing with injuries to primary ball-handlers Kendrick Nunn, Goran Dragic (calf) and Justise Winslow, making Butler’s absence a tougher pill to swallow. “It’s a sprain,” head ...2020Visit the page Jimmy Butler
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• Justise Winslow at odds with Heat over handling of his injury?
The Miami Heat have been one of the best stories in the league this season, but now one key player may butting heads with the team. Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel reported over the weekend that Justise Winslow appears to be in disagreement with the Heat over the approach with his injury. The 23-year-old has been dealing with what the team is calling a lower back bone bruise, an injury that cost...2020See more Justise Winslow
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• Justise Winslow expected to see back specialist after leaving team during current road trip
Justise Winslow is expected to see a back specialist this week after leaving the Heat during their current road trip, according to Ira Winderman of The Sun-Sentinel. Winslow missed 15 straight games with a lower-back bruise before playing 16 minutes Wednesday in Indiana. However, he didn’t play last night and was already ruled out of tomorrow’s game. “It didn’t respond the way we would have liked,...2020See more Justise Winslow
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• NBPA appeals Dion Waiters' lastest suspension
For a third time this season, the National Basketball Players Association is appealing a Dion Waiters suspension, according to Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. As Winderman explains, the NBPA’s appeal isn’t intended to reduce Waiters’ current six-game suspension or get him on the court any faster. The union’s goal is to recoup some or all of the salary the Heat guard has lost as a ...2019
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• Heat unlikely to pursue termination of Dion Waiters' contract
Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters is currently serving his third team-imposed suspension this season, but any attempt by the team’s management to terminate his contract would likely prove unsuccessful, as Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel details. Waiters’ latest ban was announced on Thursday, a six-game suspension for failure to adhere to team policies, violation of team rules and co...2019
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• Dion Waiters issues apology after 10-game suspension ends
The 10-game suspension for Heat guard Dion Waiters has officially come to an end, with the final game of his punishment commencing Friday in a 122-105 home win against the Warriors. Waiters, who’s in his fourth season with the Heat organization, was suspended by the team earlier this month after consuming an edible laced with THC and suffering a panic attack on a team flight, according to an repor...2019See also Pat Riley
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• Heat forward Justise Winslow progressing in return from concussion
Justise Winslow has been sidelined most of the month with a concussion but he’s closer to returning, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel tweets. The Heat’s point forward is expected to practice on Tuesday. Winslow hasn’t played since November 5th. He suffered the injury in a collision with Nuggets forward Paul Millsap. Coach Erik Spoelstra said Winslow formally remains in concussion p...2019See more articles Justise Winslow
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• Heat to hold Chris Bosh jersey retirement ceremony
The Heat are set to retire Chris Bosh‘s jersey on Tuesday during halftime of their match-up against the Magic, celebrating Bosh’s career in Miami and closing the book on a positive note. Bosh, who spent six seasons with the Heat that included two NBA championships and four Finals appearances, was forced to end his career early after being diagnosed with blood clots in 2015 and 2016. He wanted to r...2019Check it out Chris Bosh
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• Tyler Johnson has become a perfect fit for the Heat's lineup in wake of injuries
The Heat have had to use countless different lineup combinations throughout the season as players have come and gone due to injuries, but recently it has been Tyler Johnson who has become a key staple in the starting lineup. As Ira Winderman writes for the Sun-Sentinel, Johnson has provided an energetic approach that has made him a perfect fit for the starting lineup, especially as Erik Spoelstra ...2019Check it out Erik Spoelstra
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• Wizards more likely to use 10-day contracts than disabled player exemption?
Even if the Wizards are granted an $8.6M disabled player exception, they’re more likely to sign players to 10-day contracts than use that exception, according to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. Washington applied for the exception due to John Wall‘s season-ending heel surgery. The Wizards’ cap issues make it unlikely they’d find a free agent enticing enough to sign for the remainder of the...2019See more Chase Hughes
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• Dion Waiters getting closer to making season debut
Dion Waiters is getting closer to making his season debut after having ankle surgery 12 months ago. The Heat tweeted this afternoon that Waiters will travel to Cleveland with the team and is listed as questionable for tomorrow night’s game. Waiters spent the weekend practicing with Miami’s G League affiliate in Sioux Falls and told Ira Winderman of The Sun-Sentinel that he’s ready to play. “It fel...2019Check it out DeAndre Liggins
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• Miami Heat can't wait for Dion Waiters' return
Dwyane Wade has re-emerged as a vital late-game scorer for Miami, but he won’t mind sharing that role when Dion Waiters returns from ankle surgery, writes Ira Winderman of The Sun-Sentinel. Waiters returned to practice this week for the first time since his January operation, and the Heat are hoping he can make his season debut soon. “It’ll definitely be times,” Wade said of sharing the ball with ...2018Check it out Miami Heat
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• Heat may stay put instead of adding a guard with open roster spot
Even with Dwyane Wade back after his personal leave, the Heat find themselves a little short on backcourt playmakers, as Goran Dragic, Tyler Johnson and Dion Waiters are all on the shelf due to various injuries. Miami has an open roster spot and could temporarily add a guard on a non-guaranteed contract to provide some depth, but has shown no interest in doing so for the time being. While the luxu...2018Continue with Dwyane Wade
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• Rodney McGruder's performance is boosting his chance for an extension with Heat
Miami Heat guard Rodney McGruder is boosting his chances for a contract extension with his productive start to the new season, according to Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel. Through four games, McGruder is putting up numbers that dwarf his career averages, posting 16.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists per night. After missing all but 18 games last season with a leg injury, McGruder is making ...2018See more Rodney McGruder
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• Dedmon and Anderson won't be healthy for training camp
Center Dewayne Dedmon and swingman Justin Anderson will not be cleared for Hawks training camp, Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution tweets. Dedmon suffered an avulsion fracture in his left ankle earlier this month and shed his walking boot last week. Dedmon, who will be an unrestricted free agent next summer, will be reevaluated next week, Vivlamore continues. Anderson had surgery...2018Click for news about Dewayne Dedmon
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• Report: Dion Waiters could miss opener
The 2018-19 NBA season is right around the corner. But the Miami Heat might be without Dion Waiters for the start of it.“Dion Waiters, who is currently rehabbing from foot surgery, will not be available when the team begins training camp on Sept. 25 and is also unlikely to be ready for the start of the regular season on Oct. 17,” team president Pat Riley said in a statement via South Florida Sun S...2018See also Miami Heat