Miami Heat DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) will miss a 15th consecutive game on Tuesday versus the Warriors. Miami's young star has missed a month of action with a right foot injury and doesn't have a clear return date, but Herro is expected to undergo a re-evaluation soon. With Duncan Robinson also out, Patty Mills has landed a job as a starter in the Heat backcourt, averaging 8.0 points, 2.7 assists, and 1.3 steals in the role. He hasn't done a lot but could be more productive on Tuesday in a pace-up spot for Miami.

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (heel) is nearing a return and has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Warriors. The veteran has missed 13 games on the bounce with a right heel injury, last appearing for Miami on Feb. 27. Love will likely push Thomas Bryant near the end of the bench again, and Nikola Jovic and Haywood Highsmith might also lose a few minutes. The five-time All-Star doesn't play a lot these days, but Love has been effective when on the court, averaging 9.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 17.5 minutes.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (back) will play on Sunday against the Cavaliers. He wasn't available when these two clubs met on Wednesday because of back spasms. However, the 26-year-old returned after a one-game absence on Friday versus the New Orleans Pelicans, finishing with a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double with two blocks. With Duncan Robinson (back) and Tyler Herro (foot) still out, Adebayo should get a few extra looks at the basket. Unfortunately, Evan Mobley (ankle) could be back from a nine-game layoff, so his presence might lower Adebayo's fantasy ceiling.

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.