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The Miami Heat are resting Jimmy Butler during their game at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Miami is on a back-to-back, after playing at the Boston Celtics on Friday night. Kevin Love, Caleb Martin, Josh Richardson and Haywood Highsmith will also miss the game. All four players are dealing with various injuries. … [Read more...] about Heat Resting Jimmy Butler At Minnesota On Saturday

Despite rumors that Tyler Herro was offered to the Portland Trail Blazers, or third teams, in Damian Lillard trade talks, Miami Heat president Pat Riley says that never happened. But Riley caveated his statement before even finishing it. "We have never shopped him and had no interest in ever trading the guy," Riley said of Herro. "But when you're talking about acquiring one of … [Read more...] about Pat Riley Says Heat Never Shopped Tyler Herro

The Miami Heat have completed a series of roster moves. Dru Smith was signed from his two-way contract to a two-year standard contract. Cole Swider was converted from his Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal. Miami completed their roster moves by waiving Justin Champagnie and Cheick Diallo. Smith spent part of last season on a two-way deal with the Heat. He also played with … [Read more...] about Heat Sign Dru Smith To Two-Year Deal; Convert Cole Swider To Two-Way

Haywood Highsmith will miss opening night of the regular season due to an MCL sprain. Highsmith will be re-evaluated in two weeks. An MRI on Josh Richardson's foot returned negative. Richardson is currently day to day. … [Read more...] about Haywood Highsmith Out Opening Night With MCL Sprain, Will Be Re-Evaluated In Two Weeks

The Miami Heat have waived Drew Peterson and Alondes Williams. Peterson and Williams were both signed to non-guaranteed training camp contracts. Both Peterson and Williams will likely join Miami's G League Affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce for the upcoming season. … [Read more...] about Heat Waive Drew Peterson, Alondes Williams