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Giannis Antetokounmpo Expected to Play Tuesday
Miami Heat forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (wrist) is probable for Tuesday's matchup with the Utah Jazz despite a right wrist sprain. Antetokounmpo has continued to play through the issue, including a 20-point, 14-rebound, four-assist effort against Golden State last Thursday. The two-time MVP is averaging 27.5 points, 12.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks while shooting 56.6% through 10 games. His 62.2% mark at the free-throw line remains a weak spot, but the wrist has yet to keep him out. Bobby Portis would be the most obvious candidate for extra frontcourt minutes if Antetokounmpo suffers a late setback.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Giannis Antetokounmpo Notches Double-Double In Loss To Warriors
Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a double double in Thursday's 120-100 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Antetokounmpo scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds despite his team's losing effort. He shot 7-of-13 from the field, 1-of-5 from 3-point range, and 5-of-7 from the free throw line in the loss and added four assists. Antetokounmpo did not contribute any defensive stats on the night. The Greek forward averages 27.3 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game on 56.0 percent shooting from the field. The talented forward is an elite source of points and rebounds as he averages a double double and is a good source of field-goal percentage as well. He is one of the top forwards in fantasy basketball and produces on a nightly basis.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo Upgraded to Available Wednesday
Miami Heat forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers after dealing with a right wrist sprain. Antetokounmpo is coming off 30 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists in Monday's loss to the Lakers and has shown no shortage of production early in his first season with Miami. The two-time MVP is averaging 28.4 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists through seven games. With no restrictions announced ahead of Wednesday's contest, Antetokounmpo remains safe to deploy as usual despite the wrist issue.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Giannis Antetokounmpo Likely to Play Wednesday Versus Clippers
Miami Heat forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (wrist) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers with a sprain. The two-time MVP is coming off 30 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists in Monday's loss to the Lakers, though he also committed seven turnovers. Antetokounmpo is averaging 28.4 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists while shooting 58.6 percent from the field through seven games. He appears on track to play Wednesday, but Miami also visits Golden State on Thursday, making his status worth monitoring on the second night of the back-to-back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Giannis Antetokounmpo Records Triple-Double in NBA Cup Opener
Miami Heat forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo piled up 31 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 assists in Friday's 145-125 NBA Cup win over the Indiana Pacers. He shot 13-for-19 from the field and committed just one turnover in 31 minutes, becoming the first player in Heat history with at least 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in a game. It was Antetokounmpo's second triple-double in three outings after totaling only nine assists across his first three games. He is now averaging 28.2 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 5.5 assists, and the recent jump in playmaking only adds to his already elite fantasy profile.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Simone Fontecchio Available Friday
Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Fontecchio missed Wednesday's win over Atlanta after staying back in Miami because of the illness. The 30-year-old has barely been part of the rotation this season, appearing in only two games for six total minutes without scoring. He averaged 8.5 points and 1.8 threes in 16.7 minutes last year, but Miami has more established options on the wing in Tim Hardaway Jr., Pelle Larsson, and Klay Thompson. Until his minutes start to climb, there is not much fantasy value to chase here.
Source: Ira Winderman
Source: Ira Winderman
Giannis Antetokounmpo Posts 20-15 Double-Double Against Brooklyn
Miami Heat forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 20 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and three blocks in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 144-128 preseason win over the Brooklyn Nets. He shot 8-for-10 from the field but went just 4-for-9 at the line. Antetokounmpo had grabbed only four rebounds in each of his first two preseason appearances, so the 15-board night was a welcome sight. His minutes have also climbed from 14 to 18 to 24 across those outings. The free throws remain the main fantasy concern, but his workload is trending in the right direction ahead of the Oct. 21 opener against Minnesota.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo Pours in 18 Points Against Pelicans
Miami Heat forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 18 points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 18 minutes during Thursday's 128-118 preseason win over the New Orleans Pelicans. He shot 8-for-13 from the field, doing all of his scoring inside the arc, but went just 2-for-5 at the line. Through two preseason games, Antetokounmpo has 27 points and 11 assists while shooting 11-for-16 in 32 minutes. After injuries limited him to 36 games last season, the healthy start is encouraging, while his early playmaking suggests Miami plans to keep the ball in his hands often.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo Dishes Seven Assists in Preseason Opener
Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded nine points, four rebounds, and seven assists in 14 minutes of Saturday's 129-105 preseason win over Toronto. He shot 3-for-3 from the field and 3-for-4 at the line, with all seven assists setting up three-pointers, including four by Andrew Wiggins. Erik Spoelstra compared Antetokounmpo's passing to a "great big point guard" who played for Pat Riley in the 1980s. After averaging 5.4 assists across 36 games last season, Antetokounmpo could see that number climb in Miami's drive-and-kick attack.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo to Play in Saturday's Preseason Game
Miami Heat superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is expected to make his preseason debut on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors. Antetokounmpo dealt with nagging knee issues during the 2025-26 season but has been a full go throughout Miami's training camp and is set to play in the Heat's opening preseason action. Antetokounmpo was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Heat in early July after frustrations grew between the organization and him. In his career, Antetokounmpo has averaged 24.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 5.5 assists in just under 33 minutes per game. With Bam Adebayo as the only legitimate offensive threat on this Miami roster, Antetokounmpo is set to be one of the top players in the NBA from a fantasy perspective.
Source: Ira Winderman
Source: Ira Winderman
Ian Schieffelin Joins Heat on Exhibit 10 Deal
The Miami Heat have signed undrafted forward Ian Schieffelin to an Exhibit 10 contract, bringing their roster to 20 players, according to Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel. The former Clemson standout spent four seasons playing basketball before switching to tight end for the Tigers last season, appearing in eight games. Schieffelin averaged 12.4 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in his final basketball season, then posted 8.4 points and 3.6 rebounds across five Summer League games with Miami. With all three two-way spots already filled and a deep frontcourt led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, Schieffelin faces long odds of seeing NBA minutes and carries no immediate fantasy appeal.
Source: Ira Winderman
Source: Ira Winderman
Giannis Antetokounmpo Enters Miami with Huge Expectations
Miami Heat forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf, knee) enters his first season in Miami with immediate pressure, as Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel used Sunday's Ask Ira column to weigh whether his Heat debut can top Shaquille O'Neal's 2004-05 arrival. The framing says plenty about Miami's expectations. Antetokounmpo should operate as the offensive hub next to Bam Adebayo, with Erik Spoelstra able to build inside-out looks around that frontcourt while Klay Thompson, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Davion Mitchell help the spacing. The fantasy ceiling remains elite if the usage stays near career levels, but availability is the swing point after he averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists across a career-low 36 games last season. His decision to skip Greece's World Cup qualifying window for season prep helps, but the calf and knee history keeps some risk attached to the first-round profile.
Source: Ira Winderman
Source: Ira Winderman
Nikola Jovic Scores 21 Points as Serbia Routs Iceland
Miami Heat forward/center Nikola Jovic scored 21 points on 9-for-15 shooting in Serbia's 102-73 rout of Iceland on Friday in Group J of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers. The 23-year-old added three rebounds, two assists, and a plus-28 while outscoring Nikola Jokic, who finished with six points, 13 rebounds, and six assists. Serbia improved to 5-2 in Group J, but Jovic's bigger issue remains his NBA role. He averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 17.2 minutes across 47 games last season while shooting 36.6 percent from the field and 26.9 percent from deep. Miami reshaped its frontcourt around Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, and Bobby Portis, while Pelle Larsson is also pushing for perimeter minutes. Jovic needs a cleaner shooting camp before becoming more than a watch-list name.
Source: Keith Smith
Source: Keith Smith
Keshad Johnson Back in Miami on Two-Way Deal
The Miami Heat and forward Keshad Johnson have agreed to a two-way deal, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto. The move is a step down from the standard contract Johnson played on last season. The 2026 Slam Dunk Contest winner appeared in 32 games for Miami, averaging 4.3 points and 1.9 rebounds in 8.8 minutes. His best work came with Sioux Falls, where he posted 17.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.9 blocks across eight G-League games. The path to minutes is still rough, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Bobby Portis, Nikola Jovic, and Klay Thompson all ahead of him in the forward mix. Two-way status caps Johnson's availability and keeps him off playoff rosters unless he is converted, leaving him nowhere near fantasy draft boards.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Simone Fontecchio Explains Why He Stayed with Heat
Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio re-signed on a reported one-year minimum deal this summer, and he said returning to Europe was never part of the plan. "We didn't even consider the idea of returning to Europe this summer," Fontecchio told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "When this opportunity in Miami came along, I just accepted it." The 30-year-old also valued keeping his family settled, describing Miami as the place where he feels "wanted and appreciated." Fontecchio averaged 8.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists while shooting 37.5 percent from three across 70 games last season. His shooting should help space the floor around Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo, but a crowded wing rotation keeps him off fantasy radars unless injuries open steady minutes.
Source: Alessandro Luigi Maggi
Source: Alessandro Luigi Maggi
