After taking the NBA by storm in the season’s first quarter thanks to an exciting new offense, things have been rough for the Miami Heat. The team has lost eight of its last ten games to fall down the Eastern Conference standings. Significant injuries are starting to impact the Heat, and the latest injury updates may provide an idea of when things may get better.
What’s The Latest On The Miami Heat’s Injured Stars
All-Star guard Tyler Herro has had an injury-plagued season, appearing in only six games this season. ESPN reports that “Herro has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Hawks.” He’s missed nearly two weeks due to a right big toe contusion. Herro said that he still feels discomfort, despite taking a shot to reduce the swelling and inflammation.
Herro missed the start of the regular season after having left ankle surgery this past September. The Heat are missing Herro’s production during this rough stretch. He’s averaging 23.2 points per game this season, while shooting 50.5% from the field and 40.5% from three.
Heat franchise player Bam Adebayo is now on the team’s injury report, following a couple of poor performances. While he’s listed as Day-to-Day, ESPN revealed that he’s now doubtful to play against the Hawks due to back pain. Adebayo is having one of his more well rounded seasons, as the Heat’s offensive system changes have reduced their reliance on him.
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While Adebayo’s scoring and usage rate are down from his All-Star years, his current plus/minus rating of +4.3 is the second highest of his career. With Adebayo hurt, center Kel’el Ware is the Heat’s interior presence. The 2024 first-round pick is averaging a double-double this season, with 12.2 points and 10.7 rebounds per game, while shooting 56 percent from the field.
ESPN notes that 2022 first-round pick Nikola Jokic is considered probable for the game against the Hawks after suffering a right elbow contusion during the Heat’s game against the Toronto Raptors on December 15th. Jovic had a breakout year last season, but has been unable to sustain the momentum.
He’s averaging 7.2 points per game this season, while shooting a career low 39 percent from the field. He’s also shooting 28.3% from three, and has occasionally lost his place in Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra’s rotation.
Heat guard Terry Rozier also remains listed as out, pending charges of money laundering and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
