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Smith is good to go for Miami’s season opener after sitting out the preseason with a strained right calf. With starting point guard Davion Mitchell healthy, Smith is unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball.

Smith suffered a strained right calf during training camp and did not play in any of Miami’s preseason games. Sunday’s practice was his first “live” session, so he may not be cleared to play in games for a little while longer. Smith’s availability does not affect most fantasy leagues, but it does leave Miami light on options behind starting point guard Davion Mitchell. Pelle Larsson, who missed the final two preseason games with an illness, may be asked to do some supplementary playmaking in Smith’s absence.

Conwell is on a two-way contract, so his chances of becoming a reliable option in redraft leagues are slim. However, the Heat are light at point guard, as backup Dru Smith missed the preseason with an injury. Unless you’re competing in a 30-deep redraft league or a fantasy league, you won’t gain much by drafting Conwell. But managers competing in those formats should definitely consider him.

Adebayo is dealing with right groin tightness, and his absence frees up additional minutes for Nick Richards. With his contract for the upcoming season not being guaranteed unless he makes the Opening Night roster, this is a big opportunity for Richards. With Klay Thompson available, he’ll slide into the starting lineup spot Larsson occupied in Saturday’s loss to the Timberwolves. Smith’s absence won’t change anything regarding fantasy basketball, as starting point guard Davion Mitchell is available.

Smith, who played a career-high 70 games last season, is dealing with a strained right calf. With the reported timeline, he may be limited when the regular season begins. Smith’s absence doesn’t affect fantasy basketball, but it does leave a Heat team already light on options at point guard down a rotation piece. Starter Davion Mitchell has become more important, especially if Smith isn’t ready when the regular season begins.

Larsson is listed as questionable with a right lower leg contusion. Nikola Jovic (ankle) and Dru Smith (foot) are out, but otherwise the Heat have a healthy roster heading into the Play-In Tournament.

The continued absences of Smith and Jović will not significantly impact the Heat rotation, as both were on the outside looking in when healthy.

Smith did not see action in Tuesday’s loss to the Raptors, and he won’t be available for Thursday’s rematch. His absence has minimal impact on the Heat rotation, especially if Norman Powell can play.

After missing Tuesday’s loss to the Raptors, Smith has a chance to take the floor in Thursday’s rematch. The fourth-year guard has played a complementary role throughout the year, logging just one start while playing 16.3 minutes per game overall. He’s totaled only 26 minutes over his last four appearances.

Smith had nine points in 21 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Nets. The 28-year-old guard was initially listed as probable, so his availability against the Hornets on Friday isn’t a surprise. In his current role, Smith isn’t worth rostering in fantasy leagues.