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Absent from the Heat’s initial injury report, Adebayo has been added due to right calf tightness. If he’s unable to play, Simone Fontecchio could move into the starting lineup, with Kel’el Ware serving as the lone big.

Absent from the initial injury report, Jaquez developed tightness in his left hip after the team’s pregame walkthrough. If he’s unable to play, the Heat will rely more on Simone Fontecchio and Pelle Larsson.

At the time of his injury in late February, Powell was considered to be week-to-week. Pelle Larsson has moved into the starting lineup, but he has not been productive enough to merit rostering in most fantasy leagues. Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Simone Fontecchio are superior streaming options where available.

Jović has not appeared in a game since February 20, with the Heat labeling his injury as lower back injury management. Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are available to absorb the minutes that would usually go to Jović, whose absence does not affect fantasy basketball.

It’s unlikely to become a trivia question in the future, but Fontecchio was Miami’s second-leading scorer on a night when Bam Adebayo dropped a franchise-record 83 points. Fontecchio shot 3-of-4 from beyond the arc, and the 18 points were the most in a game for him since hitting that number in a February 3 loss to the Hawks. In fact, Fontecchio’s 18 points matched his total from his prior five appearances.

Ware’s absence means the Heat may opt to play more small ball against Washington, but Vlad Goldin and Simone Fontecchio (upgraded to available) are two candidates to see increased run.

Fontecchio has missed three games with a strained groin, but he appears on track to play Tuesday night. If so, he’ll give the Heat another option to help compensate for the absences of Andrew Wiggins and Nikola Jović.

Wiggins’ injury means Miami will be thin at forward with both Simone Fontecchio (groin) and Nikola Jović (back) sidelined. Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Myron Gardner should be in line for additional run against Charlotte.

Even with Norman Powell (groin) sidelined, Fontecchio’s absence will not impact fantasy basketball. Pelle Larsson’s playing time may increase after he logged just 18 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Nets.

No surprises here, as Jović was given a doubtful tag on Monday. Jović’s absence could mean more minutes for Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez Jr., but the return of Davion Mitchell complicates the rotation.