Seven players on the Miami Heat had injury updates prior to their first group play match in the NBA In-season competition, including stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, according to ClutchPoints. Despite having only played five games this new season, each have already missed at least one.
Butler’s status for tonight’s game against the Washington Wizards is “probable,” which should relieve Heat supporters as he has been suffering with right knee tendinitis. Adebayo, on the other hand, will be “available” because he suffered a left hip contusion.
Due to a left knee ailment that has kept him out for the majority of the preseason and regular season, Caleb Martin is once again “out.” He distinguished himself as a vital component who can finish at the basket and score during the playoffs. Kevin Love is labeled as “available” and will probably start today after missing the previous game against the Nets.
Haywood Highsmith, who made his season debut on Wednesday, is “available” for the match. He stood out during the Heat’s incredible run the previous season because he not only demonstrated his ability to shoot the deep ball but also the team’s tough defense. Despite the loss, Highsmith demonstrated both of those qualities against the Nets, making three of his four three-point attempts and registering a clean block on a defender.
