Four Heat Regulars Tagged Day-To-Day Before Camp

By the Heat Nightly Desk · Thursday, September 24

Miami's injury report lists four rostered players — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Ryan Conwell and Myron Gardner — as day-to-day, each targeting an October 1 return. The tags land as the Heat's camp roster settles following this week's waiver claim of Bez Mbeng, with preseason play opening at Toronto on October 3 as the next real checkpoint.

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Four Tags, One Date

Miami's injury report carries four rostered players as day-to-day: Giannis Antetokounmpo (left knee), Bam Adebayo (back), Ryan Conwell (hip) and Myron Gardner (left ankle). Each is targeting an October 1 return, a date that lines up with the stretch of camp before Miami plays anyone else.

Camp Settles

The claim of guard Bez Mbeng off waivers this week filled part of the hole left when Trevor Keels signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Wizards. Pelle Larsson's new extension, agreed September 18, locks him into a longer deal, though the contract's exact terms were never disclosed.

Countdown Begins

Preseason opens October 3 at Toronto, then home dates against New Orleans, Minnesota and Brooklyn, with the regular season starting October 21 against the Timberwolves. Miami's payroll sits at $208.3 million, above the $200.4 million tax threshold, led by Antetokounmpo's $58.5 million and Adebayo's $49.8 million.

One Number

One number worth watching underneath the injury list: Simone Fontecchio posted a 70.8 percent true-shooting mark over his final ten games last season, well above his season number, a sign Spoelstra has a weapon off the bench once health cooperates.

Bottom Line

None of it matters until Miami tips off. The health list, the roster math and the new deal all point to a camp settled in personnel but unproven in bodies — four regulars sidelined, zero preseason games played, three weeks left to find out who is actually ready.

When does the Miami Heat preseason start?

Miami opens preseason October 3 at Toronto, then plays New Orleans, Minnesota and Brooklyn at home before the regular-season opener October 21 against the Timberwolves.

Who is injured on the Heat roster right now?

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Ryan Conwell and Myron Gardner are all listed day-to-day, each targeting an October 1 return.