Norman

Powell

The Heat starters struggled on Saturday, with Powell and Andrew Wiggins (13/4/4 with one three-pointer) being the only ones in double figures. And while the former offered solid production in points and percentages, his production outside of those categories was meager. Powell is still providing top-50 fantasy value, so managers have little to worry about going into Week 8. The Heat visit Orlando on Tuesday in an NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup, with the winner heading to Las Vegas.

Powell is good to go after being considered probable on the initial injury report. With Tyler Herro and Pelle Larsson out, he will figure prominently in the Heat rotation as a starter.

Herro will miss a second straight game as he continues to recover from a toe injury. Norman Powell will once again shoulder a heavy workload for the Heat, who will also be without Pelle Larsson.

Powell missed Wednesday’s game against the Mavericks, but returned Friday against the Magic and had 28 points. With Tyler Herro (toe) doubtful, Powell will have the reigns of the Heat offense once again Saturday against the Kings.

Powell dropped 28 points with Tyler Herro (toe) out against the Magic on Friday. The 32-year-old shooting guard took on another big time scoring role, though both players’ fantasy values should be fine when both are healthy.

As expected, Herro will be unavailable against Orlando. Norman Powell (ankle) will be back to fill Herro’s place in the starting lineup, which means Pelle Larsson will get at least one more game as a starter.

Powell is set to return on Friday against the Magic after missing Wednesday’s loss against the Mavericks. With Tyler Herro (toe) listed as doubtful, Powell is in line to run the offense for the Heat. Pelle Larsson will likely return to the bench with Powell back.

Powell did not play in Wednesday’s loss to the Mavericks, resulting in Pelle Larsson making the start. However, he struggled and only played 23 minutes. If Powell remains out, Larsson would only be worth a look in deep leagues if Tyler Herro (toe) is also sidelined. He’s considered questionable for Friday.

Since making his season debut on November 24, Herro has scored at least 20 points in all five games. Averaging 23.8 points on 52.4 percent shooting from the field, he has provided top-25 value in nine-cat formats. Herro’s production is a round worse in eight-cat, but fantasy managers aren’t likely to lose any sleep over that. Miami did not have Norman Powell (ankle) on Wednesday, but he has played three of the five games that Herro has been available for. As long as they can stay healthy, both players’ fantasy values should be fine.

Powell has been downgraded after initially being listed as questionable. Pelle Larsson started in place of Powell during his previous absence, though Jaime Jaquez Jr. should see the biggest boost in minutes.