Miami Heat

The Charlotte Hornets are trading guard Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat for a 2027 first-round pick and Kyle Lowry. After bowing out of the Damian Lillard sweepstakes this past offseason, the Heat resort to a contingency plan of sorts to bolster their offense ahead of February's trade deadline. Rozier's presence will offer a secondary ball handler and shot creator to Miami, who rank in the bottom 10 of the NBA in points per game (110.9) and field-goal percentage (46.4%). The 29-year-old combo guard was putting together an All-Star-caliber season in Charlotte with LaMelo Ball missing so much time this year, producing third-round fantasy value on averages of 23.2 points, 6.6 assists, 2.8 three-pointers, and 1.1 steals in 35.5 minutes over 30 games. Rozier's counting stats are in line to decrease a bit on a contending squad in South Beach, but his career-high 45.9% field-goal shooting is sustainable alongside his star teammates.

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (shoulder) is probable heading into Sunday's game versus Orlando. His shoulder strain is nothing new, so he should be good to go, barring a setback. The 24-year-old has played well throughout the 2023-24 campaign, averaging a career-high 22.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 40.3% shooting from behind the arc. However, Herro's most significant issue is his durability, although fantasy managers have grown used to routine absences over the years. At any rate, fantasy managers need to get him in the lineup, at least once he's officially active.

Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (ankle) was a late addition to the injury report on Friday, and he is listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain. The 29-year-old has been consistently in the Heat rotation all season, getting minutes ranging from 20-30 minutes regularly. Robinson has started 17 games this season and remains a key part of the team even when coming off the bench. Being added to the injury report late is never a good sign, and Caleb Martin and Josh Richardson would likely take the sharpshooter's place in the rotation off the bench if he cannot go.

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (knee) remains out for Wednesday's tilt against the Toronto Raptors. There's not much of a surprise here, as Love did not travel with the Heat for Monday's overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets due to a left knee contusion. Love, who is the owner of a career-high 57.1% effective field-goal percentage covering his 31 games this season, aims to make his way back into Miami's rotation when they return home for Southeast Division action on Friday versus the Atlanta Hawks. Nikola Jovic is an option to continue starting to round out head coach Erik Spoelstra's starting five on Wednesday, with Caleb Martin and Duncan Robinson handling more playing time at the four with Love unavailable.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (toe) has been upgraded from questionable to available on Monday and will play his first game since December 30. He's actually only played one game since December 18 due to the right-toe MP joint sprain he's been dealing with, so fantasy managers will welcome back a player of his caliber with open arms. Butler will slot back into the starting lineup especially with Jaime Jaquez Jr. (groin) ruled out for this contest. He may not have the same playmaking stats since Tyler Herro is also active. Butler has averaged 21.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.8 turnovers per game so far this year, and should be in every starting lineup regardless of league format.