Miami Heat DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. Anderson was able to play on Friday but has been dealing with a lingering shoulder issue. His absence would be important considering he has been starting in place of Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) lately. Nickeil Alexander-Walker would likely be asked to move into the starting five if Anderson is unable to play. He'd be an interesting streaming option if asked to start.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (back) is available for Friday's showdown with the Detroit Pistons. He was listed as probable on the injury report because of a back contusion. However, fantasy managers can now keep him in starting lineups with confidence. The 26-year-old has amassed 15.5 points per game in March, down from his 2023-24 average. But the Pistons have had trouble against opposing big men this season, so Adebayo could be in line for a bounce-back performance.

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (heel) hasn't traveled with the team to Detroit for Friday's matchup against the Pistons, missing an eighth consecutive game. The veteran is struggling to overcome a heel injury, which he picked up late last month. Love's absence has secured a regular starting role for Nikola Jovic, with Haywood Highsmith and Caleb Martin providing cover off the bench. The latter is the most attractive fantasy piece of the three, and Martin continues to see 30-plus minutes regularly despite his bench role.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (back) is probable for Friday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. Adebayo is dealing with a lower back contusion, but he's likely to suit up on Friday. The star big man has struggled across his last five appearances, averaging 14.0 points on 40.6% shooting from the floor, but he's still providing 11.0 rebounds, 3.0 dimes, and 2.6 combined steals plus blocks per game during this period.

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) is making progress but remains without a timetable for his return, according to head coach Erik Spoelstra. He was unavailable for a ninth consecutive contest as the Heat had a 2023 NBA Finals rematch with Denver on Wednesday. The next game comes on Friday, when the team starts a four-game road trip in Detroit. Duncan Robinson has greatly benefited from Herro's absence. He's averaging 14.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists for the month.