Team Profile
Miami Heat
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111.0 14thOffensive Rating
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109.4 20thDefensive Rating
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1.7 15thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game112.1 28th
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Points per game Against109.4 29th
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Rebounds per game43.6 28th
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Assists per game25.8 23rd
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier has been cleared to make his team debut on Wednesday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. The Heat swung a trade for Rozier with the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday to improve their slow-paced, lackluster offense, and the newcomer will be available to play on Wednesday. It's fair to expect Rozier to immediately step into Miami's starting lineup alongside Tyler Herro in the backcourt, but it could take some time for him to get acclimated to his new surroundings. There's some risk in DFS, with Wednesday's tilt sporting the lowest implied point total (213.5) on the slate, but Rozier belongs in all season-long lineups while yielding early-round fantasy numbers on averages of 23.2 points, 6.6 assists, 2.8 three-pointers, and 1.1 steals during 35.5 minutes across 30 games.
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.