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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.

Gardner landed on the Heat’s injury report with a sprained right ankle. His availability gives Miami another perimeter option, but he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball.

Goldin’s availability means the Heat have another option in the frontcourt if needed. However, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo and Bobby Portis all healthy, Goldin is unlikely to get the minutes needed to be a factor in fantasy leagues.

Goldin’s status for the season opener is up in the air, but there shouldn’t be much of an impact on Miami’s rotation. Goldin is on a two-way contract and will likely only see minutes this season if Bam Adebayo is injured.

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.

Neither Adebayo nor Larsson played in the Heat’s final two preseason games, but both are on track to play in Wednesday’s regular-season opener against the Timberwolves. Adebayo’s status matters more to the Heat and fantasy managers because of his role in the rotation. As for Larsson, he’ll provide added perimeter depth off the bench.

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.

Wiggins was one of three expected starters to play for the Heat in Friday’s preseason finale, as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo were ruled out. He played 15 minutes in Orlando, capping what was a good preseason for the veteran wing. Wiggins shot a career-best 41.4 percent from three last season, and the addition of Antetokounmpo should open things up even more for him offensively. If Wiggins can hit threes at a similar clip this season, he should be a reliable fantasy option, regardless of league format.

With Giannis Antetokounmpo being scratched a few hours before tipoff, Jović started Miami’s preseason finale. He and the other starters didn’t play after halftime, but the young forward was solid in his 15 minutes on the floor. At best, Jović is worth considering in the later rounds of a draft. His viability as a fantasy option this season will depend on Antetokounmpo’s health.

Giannis looks like he’s in regular season form after dominating the Nets on Wednesday. They had no answer when he drove into the paint. He capitalized on miscommunications on defense with his passing. He should be going in round 1 in redraft league drafts.