Tim Hardaway Jr. is listed as questionable for Monday's game at the Lakers because of a personal matter. Miami has not announced whether he will play, and the game tips at 10:00 PM ET.
What happened
Tim Hardaway Jr. appeared on the Heat's injury report Sunday, Nov. 1, at 7:47 PM ET. His status is Day-To-Day, and the reason is listed as Personal, Other. No earlier status was listed for him. The report's comment reads: "Hardaway (personal) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers." The report gives Nov. 2 as his expected return date, which is the day of the Lakers game. No further detail about the personal matter has been announced, and no timeline beyond Monday was given. The Heat have not said whether he will travel with the team.
What it means for the Heat
Miami plays at the Lakers on Monday, Nov. 2, at 10:00 PM ET. The Heat are 2-4, in ninth place, and have won two in a row. Hardaway, 34, has played in all six games, averaging 6.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 18.2 minutes. The Heat are 2-4 with him and have no games without him this season, so there is no split to compare. If he sits, the minutes would go to the current rotation: Davion Mitchell leads the group at 34.1 minutes, followed by Pelle Larsson at 29.5 and Andrew Wiggins at 27.4. Klay Thompson plays 21.0 minutes and Bobby Portis Jr. 22.8.
What to watch
The next update is Monday's injury report, which should settle whether Hardaway plays at the Lakers. The report lists Nov. 2 as his expected return date, so Monday's game is the one to watch. If he is ruled out, the Heat have not announced how long he will be away or a new return date. After the Lakers game, check the next report for any change to his status. Miami is looking to extend its two-game winning streak on the road.
Is Tim Hardaway Jr. playing at the Lakers on Monday?
It is not yet known. He is listed as questionable for Monday's 10:00 PM ET game at the Lakers because of a personal matter. The Heat have not announced a final decision.
When will Tim Hardaway Jr. be back?
The injury report lists Nov. 2 as his expected return date, the day of the Lakers game. No other timeline has been announced, and the personal matter has not been detailed.