Heat forward Myron Gardner was cleared Wednesday, a day after he was listed day-to-day with a right quadriceps issue. Miami plays at the Clippers tonight at 10:30 PM ET.
What happened
Gardner, a 25-year-old forward, came off the injury report at 2:31 PM ET on Wednesday, Nov. 4. His status changed to Cleared from Day-To-Day. The report gave no detail and no comment with the change. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, he was listed day-to-day with a right quadriceps issue in the leg. That is the entry he now moves past. No return date was needed or announced, since he has no active designation. Earlier in the timeline, he was cleared on Oct. 3 from a day-to-day listing and had been listed on Sep. 6 with a left ankle issue.
What it means for the Heat
Miami plays at the Clippers on Wednesday at 10:30 PM ET. The Heat are 2-5, in 10th place in the standings, and they lost their last game. Gardner has played in four games and averages 2.3 minutes, 1.0 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.3 assists, so his role has been small. Miami is 1-3 with him and 1-2 without him. When he has been out, Davion Mitchell has played 33.4 minutes, Giannis Antetokounmpo 31.8, Bam Adebayo 31.4 and Pelle Larsson 29.5. Andrew Wiggins, Bobby Portis Jr., Klay Thompson and Tim Hardaway Jr. have covered the rest. Antetokounmpo is listed day-to-day with a right wrist issue.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Gardner picks up another designation after the Clippers game. Nothing has been announced beyond his clearance. Watch his minutes against Los Angeles, since he has averaged 2.3 per game. Also watch Antetokounmpo's wrist, because the report lists him day-to-day and the Heat are still looking for their third win. Miami's lineup for tonight will not be set until closer to tip-off.
Is Myron Gardner playing at the Clippers?
Gardner was cleared at 2:31 PM ET on Wednesday and carries no injury designation for the game at the Clippers, set for 10:30 PM ET. His minutes have not been announced.
When will Myron Gardner be back?
He is already cleared. He was listed day-to-day with a right quadriceps issue on Tuesday, and the report gives no further return timeline because none is needed.