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Monday’s game against Orlando was the first for Miami since the franchise announced earlier in the day that Jimmy Butler was suspended indefinitely. His most recent transgression was leaving the pregame shootaround after being informed that Haywood Highsmith would replace him in the starting lineup. An indefinite suspension runs for at least five games, meaning Butler won’t be available to play again for the Heat until after the February 6 trade deadline. And given how the situation has played out, he’ll likely be done for the season if Miami doesn’t make a deal.
Highsmith only played 19 minutes in Monday’s double-overtime victory, and he wasn’t the player who fantasy managers should target in the aftermath of Butler’s most recent suspension. C Kel’El Ware (46%) was already worth adding due to his move into the starting lineup, and he finished the win with 19 points, 10 rebounds, two steals, one block, and four 3-pointers in 43 minutes. He’s provided quality spacing within the Heat offense, which is why the partnership between the rookie and Bam Adebayo has worked so well.
As for players available in more leagues than Ware, PF/C Nikola Jovic (32%) and SG/SF Duncan Robinson (18%) are the best pickups. Despite coming off the bench, Jovic played 47 of a possible 58 minutes, tallying 15 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, and three 3-pointers. Over the past two weeks, he has offered top-75 value in 8-cat formats. Robinson has been a top-100 player during this stretch, and he finished Monday’s win with 15 points, three rebounds, four assists, three steals, and three 3-pointers in 45 minutes. He’s primarily a points and 3-pointers option, with the assists and steals being welcome bonuses.
Here are a few more of Monday’s top pickups:
SF/PF De’Andre Hunter (40%), Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks played Monday’s loss to the Timberwolves without Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, and Jalen Johnson. That freed up opportunities for Hunter despite his coming off the bench. Shooting 12-of-21 from the field, he tallied a career-high 35 points with two rebounds, one assist, and four 3-pointers in 32 minutes. Hunter isn’t going to…
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Publish date : 2025-01-28 06:56:00
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