Miami Heat

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (foot) remains out on Wednesday versus the Lakers. The veteran didn't suit up on Monday against the Clippers due to a foot injury suffered on Saturday in Utah. Butler has averaged 21.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.0 steals this season. However, he's battled various ailments during the 2023-24 campaign, and Wednesday will mark his sixth absence in Miami's previous seven games. The Heat also could be without Josh Richardson (back) and Caleb Martin (ankle), meaning Jamal Cain could remain in the starting lineup, although the 24-year-old had just nine points in 35 minutes against the Clippers.

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. As expected, Rozier will play after being listed as probable heading into this game. The expectation is that he'll move right into the starting five, which will shift Ish Smith back to the bench. Fantasy managers who have Rozier rostered can get him back in their lineups on Tuesday night.

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (illness) is listed as probable to suit up on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings due to an illness. Rozier was initially expected to play on Monday against the Denver Nuggets but was later downgraded to out, although his absence is likely to remain at a minimum. T-Ro should command Charlotte's offense versus the Kings, and he's bouncing back after a down 2022-23 for third-round fantasy numbers in 20 games overall during 2023-24. In 14 contests without LaMelo Ball (ankle) this year, Rozier is putting up 24.3 points, 7.9 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 3.1 threes, and 1.4 steals per game. Ish Smith notched double figures with 10 points in 29 minutes amid Monday's spot start, but he should head back to the Hornets' second unit with Rozier expected back.

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (back) remains out on Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Richardson has missed the last three games because of back spasms. However, he hasn't been a reliable fantasy contributor this season, so his absence won't impact nearly as many fantasy managers. But with Jimmy Butler (foot) and Caleb Martin (ankle) sidelined, Richardson could have received more minutes. But now guys like Duncan Robinson and Jamal Cain may see an uptick on the scoring end, although not enough to consider for any fantasy lineup.

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (illness) won't play on Monday against the Denver Nuggets. He's not feeling well and had been listed as questionable leading up to this one. However, he'll get the night off, so his next chance to return will be on Tuesday in Sacramento. The Hornets are down some of their other potent scorers, with Gordon Hayward (calf) and LaMelo Ball (ankle) also out. As a result, Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges should get plenty of minutes and lead the way offensively. There's also streaming potential for guys like Cody Martin, Bryce McGowens, and Ish Smith, although all three are risky options in any fantasy format.