The Miami Heat will be without forward Jimmy Butler (calf) and guard Kyle Lowry (soreness) Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. It leaves the Heat devoid of two offense initiators, with Butler out due to a strained left calf and Lowry with general soreness. After suffering the injury on Dec. 18, Butler's return timeline is unclear. But considering that the 34-year-old point forward partially practiced Wednesday, Butler should have a decent chance to return Saturday against the Utah Jazz. Tyler Herro should engineer Miami's offense as their top distributor Thursday, sharing duties as the foremost scoring threat alongside Bam Adebayo. Catch-and-shoot plays should be abundant for Duncan Robinson (ankle), since Josh Richardson (back) and Caleb Martin (ankle) are doubtful, while standout rookie ... [More]

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (leg) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's Christmas showdown with the Philadelphia 76ers. Lowry briefly exited Friday's meeting versus the Atlanta Hawks with a lower leg injury. However, he managed to return, logging 22 minutes on the night. At any rate, the 27-year-old hasn't been a viable fantasy asset this season, considering he has averaged 9.3 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.8 rebounds, so his availability for Monday won't mean much to fantasy managers.

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (general soreness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's battle with Orlando. He's played some heavy minutes lately and got ruled out with general soreness on Monday versus Minnesota. Lowry should be back as a starter on Wednesday and could have more playmaking duties with Jimmy Butler (calf) absent. The veteran floor general has averaged 9.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.2 steals in 29.9 minutes this season. The Magic have been one of the top teams in the league defensively this season, but their numbers against point guards aren't great, so this could be Lowry's chance to shine.

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (back) has been upgraded to available on Monday and will take the floor against the Charlotte Hornets. The veteran guard was dealing with back spasms, but it seems that they've subsided enough for him to play. He was able to put up 17 points, five assists, and two steals in their last matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This game should present a bit of an easier night, so any managers looking for some point guard stat contributors, Lowry should be a quality option.

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry "expects to be the starting point guard" for the team in the 2023-24 season. The 37-year-old said so himself when asked by reporters at training camp on Tuesday, but head coach Erik Spoelstra hasn't yet decided on a starting lineup. Lowry may possesses a seniority advantage of sorts and certainly came away as a big winner of the Heat bowing out of the Damian Lillard sweepstakes this offseason. But the six-time All-Star's best fantasy days are probably behind him, averaging 11.2 points, 5.1 assists, and 1.9 three-pointers last year with each figure marking his lowest in a decade. Miami could opt for a look at the returning Josh Richardson in the starting unit with Tyler Herro playing at the 1. With no guarantee he will start, Lowry barely looks worth a top-150 pick in fall fantasy drafts.

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry is owed $29.7 million for the remaining year of his contract, which is quite a hefty price for an undersized 37-year-old point guard that missed 27 games last year. As reported by Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the team has considered waiving the veteran guard if they can't find a trade partner so that they won't be hit with any luxury taxes. They would likely waive and stretch Lowry's contract so that they have the flexibility next season to sign Gabe Vincent to an extension, but they would owe Lowry around $9 million for the next three seasons if that's the case.

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry made a significant contribution off the bench in Friday's Game 4 loss to Denver, leading the second unit with 13 points and registering seven assists with three rebounds. He was perfect at the line with six attempts and shot 3-for-7 from the field with a 1-for-4 record from outside. Lowry logged 33 minutes in the game, and Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo were the only Heat players to earn more action. The veteran has stepped into a big role over the last couple of games, with Miami's starting backcourt struggling horribly. Gabe Vincent has shot 18.8 percent across the last two games and was minus-21 in 19 minutes Friday, while Max Strus had his second zero-point effort in the Finals. With the series on the line, Lowry could play an even bigger part in Monday's Game 5.

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry logged very good minutes off the bench in Monday's Game 7 victory over the Celtics, scoring seven points with seven rebounds and five assists. He was a game-best plus-26 for the contest in just 24 minutes of action. It was a very up-and-down series for the veteran point guard, but he came up big when it mattered the most, and luckily for the Heat, Gabe Vincent had a great series. Lowry is averaging 8.8 points per game with 3.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists this spring on his quest to win his second NBA championship ring.

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry will move into the starting five for Thursday's Game 5 versus the Boston Celtics. This was expected after Gabe Vincent (ankle) was ruled out earlier in the day. Lowry began the season as the starting point guard, but was mainly used off the bench during the second half of the season. This marks his first start since February 2. He played 28 minutes with five points, six rebounds, and eight assists during the Game 4 loss. The expectation is that he'll play more with Vincent unavailable for this contest. That being said, Lowry will have increased value without Vincent on the court for Thursday's contest.

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry had a rough one against the Celtics on Friday, finishing Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals with zero points. He scored half of Miami's 30 bench points in Game 1, but Lowry couldn't get anything going this time around and finished with 0-for-5 shooting. His line consisted of five assists, one rebound, one steal and one block in 17 minutes. Lowry had a big 18-point bounce-back game the last time he finished scoreless in the playoffs and will hope to replicate it in Game 3 Sunday.

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry was one of the key performers in Sunday's Game 1 win over the Knicks, providing 18 points off the bench with five rebounds and six assists. He also made a massive impact on the defensive end with a whopping four blocks and a steal. Lowry was 3-for-6 with the three-ball and shot 5-for-12 overall with a 5-for-6 record at the foul line. The veteran was very quiet in the opening round against Milwaukee, averaging just 7.6 points per game with 3.2 assists, but it looks like he's set to play a much larger role against the Knicks.

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) is questionable for Game 3 of the postseason series against Milwaukee. The veteran has averaged only 3.5 points in two postseason appearances in 2022-23, so he's a risky DFS option if he plays. At the same time, Gabe Vincent, who's been getting most of the minutes at the one spot and starting, is nearly as volatile, although he's averaged 15.5 points this series.

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (knee) has said that he's been cleared to play in Wednesday's Game 2 against Milwaukee without any restrictions. The veteran floor general continues to be troubled by a sore left knee, but he has been playing through the ailment and will do so again on Wednesday. Lowry soaked in 19 minutes in Game 1 and had a quiet opening to the playoff campaign, posting only two points and registering three assists. With Tyler Herro (hand) going down in Game 1, Lowry should play a much larger role going forward.

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks. Lowry was limited to 20 minutes during their play-in victory over the Chicago Bulls. He posted a huge 33-point game on Tuesday, so maybe the team was being cautious with Lowry. The expectation is that Lowry is going to continue playing off the bench. However, he could be limited if his left knee continues to give him issues. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Sunday for another update on Lowry.

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's decisive play-in clash with Chicago. The veteran had a huge game against Atlanta on Tuesday with a season-high 33 points on 11-for-16 shooting and the team will be desperate to have him available. It's a bit worrying to see Lowry on the injury report, but he has been a regular on the list with left knee soreness and came through 33 minutes of action in the last game with no issues. With the season on the line, it looks like a pretty safe bet that Lowry will be in the lineup.

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) finished with a game-high 33 points in Tuesday's play-in loss to Atlanta. The veteran came off the bench, with Gabe Vincent drawing the start. However, Vincent struggled, scoring six points in 24 minutes before his night ended because of an undisclosed injury. Lowry also had five assists and went 6-for-9 from deep, so he'll be an attractive DFS option on Friday against the Toronto/Chicago winner, regardless if Vincent is in the lineup.

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) will be available for Tuesday's play-in game against the Atlanta Hawks. Lowry continues to be listed as questionable with knee soreness, but it will not force him to miss their play-in game on Tuesday. Lowry should settle into his normal role off the bench behind Gabe Vincent.

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) is currently listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran guard recently mentioned that he might undergo surgery on his knee this offseason. That being said, this injury is still clearly bothering the 37-year-old guard. The Heat have been cautious with Lowry lately as he's only played in 11 of the last 14 games. He also continues to come off the bench ever since he returned from injury. His absence would mean an increased workload for Gabe Vincent and Max Strus. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Tuesday for another update.

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) has received another questionable tag for Thursday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. He's likely going to be a game-time decision, but fantasy managers should probably go a different direction whether he plays or not. Lowry has been ranked outside of the top 150 in nine-category leagues over the last two months and he may just come off of the bench as he did in their last game when he played only 23 minutes. If he doesn't play, Gabe Vincent and Max Strus are good options to start instead.

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) is available off the bench Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons. Lowry has been managing a lingering knee injury and continues to be listed as questionable moving forward. Lowry has recently sat out a back-to-back set and the Heat enter a back-to-back starting on Thursday. Lowry will likely sit out at least one of those games.