The Miami Heat faced more injury setbacks on Tuesday, ruling out three key players for their game against the Detroit Pistons. Tyler Herro, Kevin Love, and Josh Richardson were sidelined due to various injuries, adding to the team’s season-long injury struggles.
Herro, dealing with a right foot issue, missed his fifth consecutive game and 25th game of the season. Love was out for his third straight game with a right heel bruise, while Richardson missed his eighth consecutive game due to a right shoulder dislocation.
Additionally, Jamal Cain, Dru Smith, and Alondes Williams were unavailable for the Heat due to G League assignments. Despite concerns, Bam Adebayo and Caleb Martin were expected to play, with Adebayo not on the injury report and Martin listed as available despite a right thumb sprain.
Miami has already faced significant injury challenges this season, missing a total of 200 games due to injuries, the fourth-most in the NBA according to Spotrac.
In contrast, the Pistons, who share the NBA’s worst record, also faced roster challenges, ruling out several players including Buddy Boeheim, Tosan Evbuomwan, Jaren Rhoden, and Stanley Umude due to G League assignments, with Quentin Grimes listed as doubtful with right knee soreness.
In other news, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was named the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for February. Despite injuries forcing multiple starting lineup changes, the Heat managed an 8-3 record in February, rebounding from a tough January.
The day also marked the deadline for NBA teams to sign players to two-way contracts. The Heat, already at the three-player maximum for two-way deals, is expected to retain its current players—Cain, Cole Swider, and Williams—for the remainder of the season.
The Heat’s 24th annual Family Festival was held on Sunday, raising $502,150 for the Jackson Health Foundation and Safespace, organizations supporting medical programs and domestic violence victims, respectively. Heat president Pat Riley emphasized the event’s significance, highlighting the franchise’s commitment to giving back to the community.
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