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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Drops 35 points in loss
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Antetokounmpo closed Wednesday's 131-106 loss to the Timberwolves with 35 points (13-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-14 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 30 minutes.
Antetokounmpo enjoyed an efficient night from two-point range in his regular-season debut with the Heat, finishing with a team-high 35 points. He was also second on the Heat in rebounds. However, the superstar forward missed five free throws and didn't offer much on the defensive end while chipping in only one assist.
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Heat's Bobby Portis: Not starting Wednesday
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Portis won't start Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Zachary Weinberger of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Portis drew the start in Friday's preseason finale but will return to the second unit Wednesday. The veteran big man is expected to play a sizable role off the Heat's bench this season.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Headed to bench
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Jovic will come off the bench in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Timberwolves, Zachary Weinberger of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Jovic started in Miami's regular-season finale with Giannis Antetokounmpo (rest) taking a night off, but Antetokounmpo is back and starting for Opening Night. As a reserve last season, Jovic averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.
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Heat's Vladislav Goldin: Available Wednesday
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Goldin (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
Goldin will shed his questionable tag and suit up for Miami's regular-season opener. However, the two-way player isn't guaranteed to see the floor.
Larsson (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Larsson sat out the Heat's last two preseason games due to an illness, though he's ready to go for the start of the regular season. The 25-year-old swingman took a step forward in the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.7 steals in 26.4 minutes per game across 70 regular-season appearances (54 starts). He figures to be one of the first men off the Heat's bench in 2026-27.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Off injury report
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Adebayo (groin) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
Adebayo missed the Heat's final three preseason games with right groin tightness, though the star big man is set to play in the team's regular-season opener. Over 73 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, he averaged 20.1 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.9 combined steals-plus-blocks in 32.4 minutes per contest. He's finished with regular-season averages of at least 18 points and nine rebounds per game in six straight years.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Available for Wednesday
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Smith (calf) is available for Wednesday's season opener versus Minnesota.
Smith has made good progress with a right calf strain and is ready to roll for Opening Night. He's set to be the No. 2 point guard off the bench behind Davion Mitchell on Wednesday.
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Heat's Vladislav Goldin: Questionable with ankle sprain
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Goldin is questionable for Wednesday's season opener against Minnesota with a right ankle sprain.
Goldin is in danger of missing the start of the new year. His status should have little to no effect on the Miami rotation Wednesday.
Goldin (ankle) did not practice Tuesday, Ira reports.
Goldin's status for Wednesday against Minnesota is in the air. The center is not projected to be in the rotation early on this season.
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Heat's Dru Smith: Able to practice Monday
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Smith (calf) participated in practice Monday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Smith was also able to suit up for Sunday's practice, so he appears to be trending in the right direction despite dealing with a right calf strain. More clarity on his status for Wednesday's regular-season opener should come once the team releases an injury report Tuesday evening.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Takes part in practice Monday
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Adebayo (groin) participated in Monday's practice, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Adebayo is battling with a right groin issue, though it's a good sign that he's been able to practice on back-to-back days. His availability for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Timberwolves should become more clear once the team releases their first injury report Tuesday evening.
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Heat's Pelle Larsson: Practices Monday
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Larsson (illness) participated in Monday's practice, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Larsson sat out Miami's final two preseason games due to an illness, but this is the second practice he's completed, so he's trending in the right direction. We'll get another update Tuesday when the Heat release their official injury report for Wednesday's season opener against the Timberwolves.
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