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One of the reasons the Heat hasn’t yet released Rozier — even though he can no longer be used in a trade since the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline already passed — is because it doesn’t feel the immediate need to add a replacement player because of its current depth. Even with some injury issues along the way, Heat players who were once in the rotation earlier this season like Nikola Jovic, Simone Fontecchio, Dru Smith and Myron Gardner have recently had their playing time cut with the roster moving closer to full health.
Anthony Chiang: Nikola Jovic (low back tightness) out tonight for Heat vs. Grizzlies. Davion Mitchell (illness) remains doubtful. Dru Smith (calf) is probable. Norman Powell (illness) and Tyler Herro (ribs) are available.
Anthony Chiang: Davion Mitchell (illness) listed as doubtful for tonight vs. Grizzlies at Kaseya Center. Nikola Jovic (low back tightness) and Dru Smith (left calf soreness) listed as questionable. Tyler Herro (ribs) and Norman Powell (illness) listed as probable.
Ira Winderman: Davion Mitchell now listed as doubtful for tonight in Portland, which typically is the downgrading process for a player who will be out. So Dru Smith likely back in the mix after being held out vs. Kings for the first time this season.
Ira Winderman: Full clarity now on Heat injury report for tonight at Minnesota (NBC): Out: Jaime Jaquez (ankle), Terry Rozier (NWT). Available: Bam Adebayo (back), Tyler Herro (toe), Keshad Johnson (back), Nikola Jovic (groin), Pelle Larsson (ankle), Norman Powell (hamstring), Dru Smith (elbow)
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Anthony Chiang: Dru Smith (left hip contusion) did not practice today. The rest of the Heat’s players practiced. Davion Mitchell expects to play tomorrow.
Anthony Chiang: Heat says Davion Mitchell (groin tightness), Pelle Larsson (hip flexor right tightness) and Tyler Herro (toe contusion) are out tonight vs. Kings. Norman Powell (sprained ankle) is available. Dru Smith (hip tightness) is now probable.
Ira Winderman: Heat injury report for Wednesday vs. visiting Cavs: Out: Bam Adebayo (toe), Tyler Herro (ankle), Terry Rozier (not with team), Jahmir Young (G League), Myron Gardner (G League). Available: Dru Smith (knee), Kel'el Ware (hip), Davion Mitchell (back), Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle).
Anthony Chiang: Dru Smith (right knee contusion) is available to play tonight vs. Cavs. Kel'el Ware (right hip flexor strain) is added to the injury report. He's probable for tonight.
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“I don’t really see why not,” Smith said when asked whether he believes he’ll be able to get back to his pre-injury form. “I wouldn’t say this has necessarily been any worse of a rehab than the ACL or anything like that. I think [Heat senior director of rehabilitation] Jeff [Ruiz], who I work with every day, I think he’s done an incredible job. “I don’t see any reason why I can’t get back to being myself. The few times that I have been on the floor, I feel really good. I feel like I’m moving well.”
“It was obviously a little stressful and things like that,” Smith, 27, said Wednesday during a phone interview. “I think any time, whenever you have nothing signed and nothing set in stone, I think it’s just a little worrisome. But overall I think we love this organization and we’re just excited to be able to be back and be a part of this.”
