Miami NBA Injury Report: What You Need to Know

The Miami Heat have been struck by the injury bug as of late. Here’s a look at the latest NBA injury report for the team.

Miami Heat’s recent injuries

The Miami Heat have had a rash of injuries lately, with several Key Players going down with various injuries. Here’s a look at the most recent injury news for the team:

Point guard Goran Dragic is out indefinitely with a right Knee Injury He suffered the injury in a collision with another player during a game against the Charlotte Hornets on December 10th.

Small forward Justise Winslow is also out indefinitely with a right knee injury He aggravated the knee injury that he originally suffered last season, and underwent surgery on it in early December.

Power forward Josh McRoberts is out for the season after suffering a stress fracture in his left foot. He underwent surgery to repair the fracture on December 11th.

Center Hassan Whiteside is day-to-day with a left knee contusion. He suffered the injury during a game against the Brooklyn Nets on December 12th.

Goran Dragic’s return from injury

Miami Heat star Goran Dragic returned to the lineup on Tuesday after missing the team’s previous six games with a knee injury. Dragic scored 17 points in 32 minutes in the Heat’s 103-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets

Dion Waiters’ return from injury

Dion Waiters, who has been sidelined since January with an ankle injury, is making progress and could return to the lineup soon, according to coach Erik Spoelstra.

Spoelstra said Waiters, who has been doing on-court work with Assistant Coach Dan Craig, is “getting closer” but declined to give a timetable for his return.

The Miami Heat guard has been out since suffering a left ankle injury against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Jan. 17. He had surgery on Jan. 22 and has not played since.

Waiters was averaging 14.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 30 games before his injury.

Hassan Whiteside’s return from injury

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside is set to return to the lineup on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets after missing 11 games with a knee injury.

The 7-foot Whiteside injured his knee in the Heat’s season opener on October 18th against the Charlotte Hornets He underwent surgery on October 24th and has been sidelined since.

In Whiteside’s absence, the Heat have gone 4-7. They currently sit at ninth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-9.

Whiteside averaged 17.0 points, 14.1 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game last season, his first with the Heat. He was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team and was a finalist for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award

Justise Winslow’s return from injury

Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow is on the road to recovery and could return from his hamstring injury as early as next week, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.

Winslow has missed the past 14 games with a strained left hamstring, but he has been practicing with the team’s G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, and is expected to return to the Heat lineup soon.

“The original timetable for his return was four to six weeks, so he’s ahead of schedule,” Windhorst said. “But it is a significant injury, so they’re not going to bring him back unless he’s 100 percent.”

The 21-year-old Winslow is averaging 10.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game this season. His return will be a welcomed sight for a Miami team that has struggled without him, losing seven of its last 10 games.

Josh Richardson’s return from injury

Josh Richardson is expected to return to the Miami Heat lineup on Wednesday after missing the last three games with a neck strain. Richardson’s return is a much-needed boost for the Heat, who have struggled without their starting shooting guard

Richardson has been one of the most important players for the Heat this season, averaging 16.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game His return will help solidify a backcourt that has been decimated by injuries in recent weeks.

With Richardson back in the fold, the Heat will finally have their full complement of players available for the first time since early December. Additionally, point guard Goran Dragic is expected to return to action on Wednesday after missing the last two games with a knee injury.

Kelly Olynyk’s return from injury

The Miami Heat have been ramping up their game lately and they will be getting a big boost with the return of Power Forward Kelly Olynyk. Olynyk has been out since late December with a knee injury but he is expected to return to the lineup soon. This is great news for the Heat who have been struggling without him.

Olynyk is a key player for the Heat and his return will give them a much needed boost. He is a solid shooter and an excellent rebounder. His presence will be felt on both ends of the court. The Heat are hoping that he can help them make a push for the playoffs.

Injury Update: @KellyOlynyk (right knee) will travel with the team on their upcoming two-game road trip pic.twitter.com/rWthC0KY5o — Miami Heat (@MiamiHEAT) February 22, 2019

The news of Olynyk’s return comes at a perfect time as the Heat are set to embark on a tough two-game road trip. They will face the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets two of the best teams in the Western Conference The Heat will need all the help they can get against these tough opponents.

Tyler Johnson’s return from injury

According to Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra, shooting guard Tyler Johnson will return to the lineup on Saturday after missing the past six games with a right knee injury.

Wayne Ellington’s return from injury

Veteran sharpshooter Wayne Ellington made his return to the Miami Heat lineup on Tuesday night against the Charlotte Hornets after missing the previous eight games with a quadriceps injury.

Ellington, who is in his second season with the Heat, has been one of Miami’s most important players this season. He is averaging a career-high 11.2 points per game and is shooting a league-best 45.5 percent from three-point range

Ellington’s return comes at a crucial time for the Heat, who are currently in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. With just over two weeks remaining in the regular season every game is important for Miami as it tries to secure a playoff berth.

The Heat will be happy to have Ellington back on the court, but they will need to be careful not to overwork him as he continues to recover from his injury. Expect Ellington to see his minutes slowly increase over the next few weeks as he gets back up to speed.

James Johnson’s return from injury

James Johnson, who has been sidelined since February 1st with a hernia injury, is nearing a return to the court. Johnson was a full participant in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday, and head coach Erik Spoelstra said he will make a decision on Johnson’s availability for Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves after consulting with the team’s medical staff.

If Johnson is cleared to play, he will likely see limited minutes as he works his way back into game shape. However, his return would be a boost for a Miami team that has struggled without him. In the 27 games Johnson played before getting injured, he averaged 10.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game