Miami Heat

Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson (back) won't suit up on Friday against New Orleans. He exited Monday's matchup with Philadelphia and was ruled out heading into Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers. Since then, the 29-year-old was diagnosed with left Facet Syndrome. His return will be contingent on how he responds to treatment. But until Robinson gets the green light to play, which could be sometime in the next few games, Patty Mills, who had 10 points, four assists, and two steals on Wednesday, is worth considering for fantasy purposes.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (back) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Pelicans. He popped up on Wednesday's injury report because of a back contusion and was ultimately ruled out shortly after. As a result, Thomas Bryant got the start against Cleveland, finishing with 10 rebounds, six points, and one block in 15 minutes. If Adebayo misses a second consecutive contest, Bryant will likely remain in the starting lineup. However, he may not see the floor enough to be trusted in any fantasy format. On the other hand, Nikola Jovic, who had 14 points and six rebounds on Wednesday, could continue to benefit from a production standpoint without Adebayo active.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hamstring) will be available on Wednesday against Cleveland after missing the previous two games. He's shaken off a hamstring injury and a questionable tag. Jovic will likely make another start on Wednesday, with Kevin Love (heel) still out and Bam Adebayo (back) joining him on the shelf. However, Jovic's numbers have remained underwhelming as a starter, and fantasy managers should definitely tame their expectations. The 20-year-old has recorded 7.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in a starting role this season.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (foot) will return to the lineup on Wednesday versus Cleveland. He will be back after missing two games with a foot contusion. We should see him take on a very large role, as Bam Adebayo (back) has been ruled out for the contest. Before getting hurt, Butler had upped his game and is averaging 21.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.3 assists for the month. However, Butler has struggled against the Cavaliers this season, posting only 13.0 points across 32.0 minutes across two previous meetings.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (back) won't play on Wednesday against Cleveland. He was a late addition to the injury report with a back issue, and the team has now ruled him out for Wednesday's game. Miami also remains without Kevin Love (heel), meaning Thomas Bryant should get a rare chance to shine, with Orlando Robinson working as his backup. Nikola Jovic (hamstring), who's returning to the lineup from a two-game absence, might get some extra work as well on the frontcourt. Bryant has averaged 12.1 points and 6.0 rebounds as a starter for his career, but he faces a difficult matchup on Wednesday against Jarrett Allen.