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Victor Oladipo has missed the Miami Heat's first 23 games of this season. But Oladipo may be closing in on making his season debut. When asked about how his knee has been feeling and when he might return, Oladipo said his knee feels good. He emphasized that he's being patient with his return to the lineup. "Hopefully soon," Oladipo said. "I feel good, been moving a lot more. … [Read more...] about Victor Oladipo Getting Closer To Return

Jimmy Butler was upgraded by the Miami Heat to questionable for Friday's game at the Boston Celtics. Butler himself seemed to confirm he'd be making his return in that game. Butler posted a video of himself on a plane. He said, "Boston...I'm on the way. I'm on the way. Can't wait. Can't wait. I've been out for too long. I'm getting thirsty... Go Heat." Butler hasn't played in … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler To Return On Friday At Celtics

Jimmy Butler was upgraded by the Miami Heat to questionable for Friday's game at the Boston Celtics. Butler himself seemed to confirm he'd be making his return in that game. Butler posted a video of himself on a plane. He said, "Boston...I'm on the way. I'm on the way. Can't wait. Can't wait. I've been out for too long. I'm getting thirsty... Go Heat." Butler hasn't played in … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler To Return On Friday In Boston

Jimmy Butler is expected to return from his right knee soreness for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. Butler will have missed six games as he last played on Nov. 18 against the Toronto Raptors. Butler has played in fewer than 60 games in five of the past six seasons. … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Expected Back From Six-Game Knee Soreness Break Wednesday

The Miami Heat signed Dru Smith to a two-way contract and waived Orlando Robinson on Friday. Smith averaged 17.7 points and 7.7 rebounds in three G League games. Robinson averaged 7.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in two appearances for the Heat this season. … [Read more...] about Heat Sign Dru Smith To Two-Way Deal, Waive Orlando Robinson

Jimmy Butler will miss the final two games of the Miami Heat's current road trip. Butler has returned to Miami to have his his troublesome left knee examined. Butler played 38 minutes in the Heat's loss at the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday before missing Miami's overtime loss to the Washington Wizards on Friday. Butler will also miss games at the Cleveland Cavaliers and … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Out For Rest Of Heat's Road Trip

The Miami Heat are planning to waive Two-Way guard Dru Smith. Miami will then sign center Orlando Robinson to a Two-Way deal. Part of the reason for the roster change for the Heat is a long-term injury to Omer Yurtseven. Robinson will give Miami more depth at the center position while Yurtseven is out. Smith appeared in just one NBA game for the Heat. He's also only appeared in … [Read more...] about Heat To Waive Dru Smith, Sign Orlando Robinson

Miami Heat center Omer Yurtseven is expected to miss three months due to left ankle surgery. Yurtseven is expected to undergo surgery this week after consulting multiple experts on his ankle injury. Miami has been listing Yurtseven as out due to impingement in the ankle. Sources indicate that is being caused by bone spurs. Yurtseven hasn't played since the Heat's preseason … [Read more...] about Omer Yurtseven To Miss Three Months Due To Ankle Surgery

The Phoenix Suns have begun the process of engage, or re-engaging, teams in trade talks for Jae Crowder. One of the teams known to be interest in Crower is the Miami Heat. however, Phoenix has a specific ask that may be a non-starter for Miami. Some with the Suns see Max Strus as an integral part of any deal that would send Crowder to Miami. Strus is now an established rotation … [Read more...] about Suns See Max Strus As Integral Part Of Jae Crowder Trade To Heat