Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo Headline Heat Absences Tuesday
4 years agoThe Miami Heat are the latest team to deal with stringent COVID-19 testing, putting Tuesday's game versus the 76ers up in the air. Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo lead a group of eight Heat players that have already been ruled out, which includes Goran Dragic, Kendrick Nunn, Avery Bradley, Maurice Harkless, KJ Okpala, and Udonis Haslem. Per league protocol, Miami needs eight active players in order to suit up, although with the trio of Kelly Olynyk, Meyers Leonard, and Gabe Vincent all questionable, it's not clear that they'll reach that number. If the game does perchance take place, Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson would likely see a massive increase in usage. Check back Tuesday to get final word on whether Miami will get clearance to take the floor.
Source: Ira Winderman
Source: Ira Winderman