Hornets' Miles Bridges: Takes step back in 2025-26
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Bridges ended Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game loss to the Magic with 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes.
Bridges propelled the Hornets to a 127-126 overtime victory over the Heat in Tuesday's Play-In Game, when he logged 28 points, nine rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 43 minutes, though he was unable to replicate that production in Friday's elimination loss. Bridges was productive to open the 2025-26 season, but his numbers dipped significantly following the All-Star break. Over his final 24 regular-season outings from Feb. 24 to April 12, he averaged 14.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.5 threes and 0.8 steals over 28.3 minutes per game. Part of that dip had to do with Bridges taking a back seat to the likes of LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller. Bridges is slated to earn $22.8 million in 2026-27, which is the final year he is under contract with Charlotte.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Productive in third NBA season
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Miller closed with 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals over 29 minutes during Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game loss to the Magic.
Miller played a key role in the Hornets' 127-126 overtime win over the Heat on Tuesday, though he was unable to replicate that success in Friday's elimination game. The 2023 first-rounder has established himself as a franchise cornerstone for the Hornets alongside LaMelo Ball and 2025-26 Rookie of the Year candidate Kon Knueppel. Miller ended the 2025-26 regular season averaging 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 3.1 threes, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks over 30.3 minutes per game. He has two years left on his rookie contract (including a $21.2 million qualifying offer for 2027-28), though Miller could earn a rookie max extension from the Hornets in the offseason.
Herro recorded 23 points (7-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and six assists across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 127-126 overtime Play-In Game loss to the Hornets.
Injuries limited Herro to 33 regular-season games in 2025-26, though he was productive during his time on the floor. Playing in his seventh NBA season, he posted averages of 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.5 three-pointers in 31.3 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Limited to six minutes
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Fontecchio racked up zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one block in six minutes during Tuesday's 127-126 overtime Play-In Game loss to the Hornets.
Fontecchio was used sparingly as the Heat were knocked out of the postseason. Across 70 regular-season games, Fontecchio played a relatively minor role with 8.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.8 three-pointers in 16.7 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Plays 22 minutes in loss
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Larsson closed with six points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 127-126 overtime Play-In Game loss to the Hornets.
Larsson managed to play through a lower leg contusion to conclude his season. Across 70 regular-season appearances, he averaged 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.9 three-pointers in 26.4 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Strong line in loss
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Jaquez closed with 13 points (5-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and one block over 41 minutes during Tuesday's 127-126 overtime Play-In Game loss to the Hornets.
Jaquez put together an impressive bounce-back season for Miami in his third NBA campaign. He totaled 75 regular-season appearances, posting averages of 15.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 0.8 three-pointers on 50.7 percent shooting from the field.
Heat's Andrew Wiggins: Drops 27 points in season finale
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Wiggins registered 27 points (10-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 42 minutes during Tuesday's 127-126 overtime Play-In Game loss to Charlotte.
Wiggins recorded 27 points, the most he has scored in his past 17 games. Tuesday's loss brings to an end what was largely a disappointing season for the Heat. As for Wiggins, he closed as a top-60 player in fantasy, averaging 15.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers.
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Heat's Norman Powell: Limited in loss
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Powell recorded 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 127-126 overtime Play-In Tournament loss to Charlotte.
Powell was limited to just 19 minutes, ending what was otherwise a positive season for the veteran. He finished with averages of 21.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.7 three-pointers, doing enough to earn his first All-Star nod. Assuming he returns to Miami next season, expect to see Powell playing as the second or third option on offense, flirting with 20 points per game on most nights.
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Heat's Kel'el Ware: Double-double with five blocks
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Ware chipped in 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt), 19 rebounds, four assists and five blocks over 42 minutes during Tuesday's 127-126 overtime Play-In Tournament loss to Charlotte.
Ware did everything he could to get Miami over the line, leading the game with 19 rebounds and five blocks. With Bam Adebayo leaving early due to a back injury, Ware was forced into a sizeable role, serving as the primary big man. While it was a solid season for Ware, his ongoing role will no doubt be a contentious topic, as he switched between starting and coming off the bench for much of the 2025-26 campaign.
Mitchell amassed 28 points (12-24 FG, 4-9 3Pt), six assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block across 48 minutes in Tuesday's 127-126 overtime loss to the Hornets in the Play-In Tournament.
Mitchell turned in an efficient performance and led Miami in scoring, albeit in a season-ending loss. The 27-year-old point guard also paced the team in steals. The Baylor product delivered a productive campaign on both ends of the floor as a regular starter for Miami. Over 70 regular-season appearances (all starts), he averaged 9.3 points, 6.5 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals while shooting 49.0 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from downtown in 28.6 minutes per tilt.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Won't return Tuesday
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Adebayo (back) won't return to Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Hornets. He'll finish with six points (3-3 FG), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 11 minutes.
This is a huge loss for the Heat, as Adebayo is one of Miami's go-to options on offense while also operating as the anchor on the defensive end. Without Adebayo, look for Kel'el Ware to continue handling a bigger role in the frontcourt for Miami.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Questionable to return
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Adebayo is questionable to return to Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Hornets due to a lower-back injury.
Adebayo took a hard fall early in the second quarter and is in jeopardy of missing the remainder of the contest. Kel'el Ware should help pick up the slack while Adebayo is on the sideline.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Leaves for locker room
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Adebayo exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Hornets due to an apparent back injury, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Adebayo took a hard fall on his backside and walked gingerly to the locker room early in the second quarter. The star big man can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
Larsson (leg) is available for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament matchup against the Hornets.
Larsson was upgraded from questionable to probable just minutes before this final update. The forward is expected to play a key role for the Heat, though it will likely be off the bench.
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