Miami Heat DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks (hamstring) is currently listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The veteran guard lands on the injury report after dropping 27 points in 34 minutes of action during Wednesday's loss. The assumption is that Ausar Thompson would have a bigger role if Burks is forced to sit out. Thompson would be an interesting streaming option with increased playing time. He has been inconsistent recently, but has good upside especially with increased minutes.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (foot) remains out on Friday against the Phoenix Suns, while teammate Caleb Martin (ankle) is doubtful to play in the game. Butler continues to experience irritation in his right foot, with his next opportunity to take the court and end a three-game absence arriving when the Heat commence a five-game homestand on Monday versus the Houston Rockets. Miami's offense should center around Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo for however long Butler sits out. Over his last nine games without Butler, 2023 first-rounder Jaime Jaquez Jr. is averaging 17.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.1 three-pointers. With Martin unlikely to suit up due to a sprained right ankle on Friday, more minutes should fall into the hands of Duncan Robinson and Josh Richardson on the wings.

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.