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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Enjoys efficient night
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Antetokounmpo totaled 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Thursday's 128-118 preseason win over the Pelicans.
Antetokounmpo turned in another strong performance in the preseason, as he was able to score at will in the first half and also found other ways to contribute. He's now put up 27 total points over his first two exhibitions and appears to be meshing well with his new squad.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Not playing Thursday
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Larsson (illness) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Larsson was previously expected to play after missing Wednesday's practice with an illness, though he's since been ruled out. His next opportunity to suit up in the preseason will come Saturday against Minnesota.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Available Thursday
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Larsson (illness) is available for Thursday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Larsson didn't participate in Wednesday's practice due to an illness, though he's set to play in Miami's second preseason matchup. Over 11 minutes in Saturday's preseason-opening win over Toronto, the 25-year-old swingman posted 13 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals.
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Heat's Andrew Wiggins: Recovered from illness
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Wiggins (illness) is available for Thursday's preseason game against New Orleans, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Wiggins has overcome an illness that bothered him earlier this week, costing him some practice time. His status for the start of the regular season is not in question.
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Heat's Keshad Johnson: Limited practice participant
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Johnson (hamstring) is practicing in a limited fashion, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Johnson doesn't sound like a candidate for preseason reps, but it's encouraging to hear he's progressing in his hamstring recovery. A two-way player, Johnson will likely be shuttled to the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce once healthy later this fall.
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Heat's Andrew Wiggins: Battling illness
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Wiggins is dealing with an illness, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Wiggins was limited at practice Wednesday and sat out Tuesday's scrimmage, per Eric Nehm of The Athletic. His status is in question for Thursday's preseason game against the Pelicans, but Wiggins isn't in jeopardy of missing regular-season action.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Dealing with illness
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Larsson didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
The severity of Larsson's illness is unclear, leaving his status for Thursday's preseason game against New Orleans uncertain. He wasn't able to participate in Tuesday's scrimmage. His participation in Thursday's shootaround should provide more clarity on his availability.
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Heat's Tim Hardaway: Catches fire off bench
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Hardaway finished with 14 points (4-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT) in 11 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 129-105 preseason win over Toronto.
Hardaway didn't miss a shot in his Heat preseason debut and finished tied for the team lead in scoring despite playing just 11 minutes. The veteran sharpshooter should provide Miami with valuable floor spacing off the bench after joining the club during the offseason, particularly alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Starts preseason opener
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Mitchell recorded three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four assists, one rebound and one steal in 13 minutes during Saturday's 129-105 preseason win over the Raptors.
Mitchell drew the start at point guard alongside Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, and the entire starting unit was limited to first-half action. The 28-year-old appears to have the inside track on the starting point guard job after averaging 9.3 points and 6.5 assists across 28.6 minutes per game during the 2025-26 regular season.
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Heat's Bez Mbeng: Adds 11 points in preseason opener
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Mbeng logged 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 18 minutes in Saturday's 129-105 preseason win over the Raptors.
Mbeng didn't see the floor in the first half but was effective in the second. The 23-year-old was one of seven Heat players to score in double figures and also tied for the team high in steals. Mbeng is signed to an Exhibit 10 contract and will continue trying to make a positive impression in the preseason.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Chips in 13 points in preseason win
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Larsson supplied 13 points (3-3 FG, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 11 minutes in Saturday's 129-105 preseason win over the Raptors.
Larsson came off the bench and only played in the first half Saturday, though he was productive in his limited run. The 25-year-old swingman finished as the Heat's second-leading scorer while tying for the team lead in steals. He's expected to play a sizable role with Miami's second unit and could take on increased ball-handling duties in his third year in the league.
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Heat's Klay Thompson: Held scoreless in preseason opener
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Thompson recorded zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds across 13 minutes in Saturday's 129-105 preseason win over the Raptors.
Thompson only played in the first half of Saturday's contest and didn't offer much in his preseason debut for the Heat. He started Miami's preseason opener and is the favorite to get the starting nod at shooting guard when the regular season begins.
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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Perfect from field in preseason opener
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Antetokounmpo scored nine points (3-3 FG, 3-4 FT) while adding four rebounds and seven assists in Saturday's 129-105 preseason win over the Raptors.
Antetokounmpo also committed two turnovers, but the star guard delivered a dominant performance in a brief 14-minute cameo, showing he'll be the gravitational force on offense for the Heat when he's on the court. Expect the Heat to manage Antetokounmpo's workload carefully during the preseason with an eye to have him in top-notch condition for the regular-season opener against the Timberwolves on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Good to go Saturday
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Adebayo will play in Saturday's preseason game against the Raptors, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
It was reported Friday that Adebayo was expected to play Saturday, and he's since been cleared to suit up for Miami's preseason opener. The big man shot a career-worst 44.2 percent from the field last season but averaged a double-double for the fourth time in his career. Over 73 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, Adebayo averaged 20.1 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.9 combined steals-plus-blocks in 32.4 minutes per showing.
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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Cleared to play Saturday
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Antetokounmpo will play in Saturday's preseason game against the Raptors, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Antetokounmpo is set to make his Heat debut in the team's preseason opener Saturday. The two-time MVP has been a full go in training camp after appearing in just 36 regular-season games with the Bucks in 2025-26, when he averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.6 combined steals-plus-blocks in 28.9 minutes per tilt.
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Heat's Myron Gardner: Moves past ankle injury
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Gardner said Monday that he's "back now" and "ready to get going" after missing the Las Vegas Summer League with an ankle injury, Ricardo Urrusuno of Lemon City Live reports.
Gardner also said that he spent time in Miami recovering this offseason, and he appears to be at full strength ahead of Saturday's preseason opener against Toronto. The 25-year-old is set to compete for a spot in Miami's rotation this season.
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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Likely to play Saturday
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Antetokounmpo is expected to play in Saturday's preseason opener against Toronto, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
The superstar forward is in line to make his highly anticipated first appearance in a Heat uniform Saturday. Antetokounmpo is looking to stay on the floor more often in his Miami debut season after logging a career-low 36 regular-season appearances for the Bucks in 2025-26.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Expected to play Saturday
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Adebayo is expected to play in Saturday's preseason opener against Toronto, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo also in line to suit up, fantasy managers should get their first taste of Miami's new-look frontcourt Saturday. Adebayo has averaged at least 18.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in six straight seasons for the Heat.
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Heat's Keshad Johnson: Tweaks hamstring
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Johnson will be sidelined a few weeks with a right hamstring strain, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
This is a tough blow for Johnson as it rules him out for the entire preseason. The forward is on a two-way contract and is expected to feature for Miami's G League affiliate.
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Heat's Andrew Wiggins: Meshing well on revamped roster
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Wiggins' versatility should allow him to fit comfortably alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Miami's other high-usage players this season, according to Heat reporter Zachary Weinberger.
Head coach Erik Spoelstra praised Wiggins' ability to adapt to playing alongside other stars, noting that the veteran has become increasingly effective playing off the ball despite previously serving as a No. 1 option. Spoelstra also highlighted Wiggins' ability to defend opposing teams' top players while remaining capable of creating with the ball, giving Miami flexibility in how it utilizes him within its revamped lineup.
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