March 2019 Miami Heat Wiretap

Derrick Jones Jr. Out At Least 6 Weeks With Bone Bruises In Knee

Jan 29, 2019 12:35 AM

Derrick Jones Jr. has been ruled out for at least 6 weeks with two bone bruises in his right knee.

Tests on Monday showed no structural damage. Jones will be re-evaluated in mid-March, and the Heat expect him to play again this season.

Jones is averaging 7.4 points and 4.4 rebounds on the season. 

ESPN

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Wayne Ellington's Agent Has Discussed Trade With Heat

Jan 21, 2019 10:01 AM

Wayne Ellington's agent has had conversations with the Miami Heat about his role with the team as the trade deadline approaches.

Miami is aware Ellington wants to play.

Ellington told the Miami Herald previously that he would not rule out going to Heat management and asking to trade him to a team where he can play more.

Ellington has the right to reject any trade after signing a one-year, $6.3 million deal.

Barry Jackson/Miami Herald

Tags: Wayne Ellington, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Dion Waiters Fined By Heat For Post-Game Comments

Jan 17, 2019 11:38 PM

The Miami Heat fined Dion Waiters for comments he made following their 124-86 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Waiters played just 12 minutes in the loss.

"F--- patience. I want to play. I've been patient. I want to play. I've been patient long enough. What do I got to be patient for? Come on, man. I've been patient. I think everybody knows that. It's time. What are we waiting for? If I'm out there, play me," said Waiters.

Erik Spoelstra stated that Waiters will need to earn his minutes in the rotation. 

"Our team is much different than when he left last year, and while his teammates are really here to support him, nobody is volunteering their rotation minutes to him. It'll have to be earned just like everybody else. These concepts of patience and surrendering to the team, whether we want to put expletives in front of it or behind it, those are going to be very important concepts for him to embrace, and I think he will," added Spoelstra.

ESPN

Tags: Dion Waiters, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Injury, NBA B-Ball IQ

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Heat Could Give Erik Spoelstra More Front Office Power When Pat Riley Retires

Jan 9, 2019 11:42 AM

Erik Spoelstra could be a likely candidate to be given some or all of Pat Riley's decision powers with the Miami Heat when Riley eventually retires.

Spoelstra could receive interest from another team if the Heat decide not to elevate his stature.

Spoelstra has been head coach of the Heat since 2008 and with the franchise since 1997.

Brian Windhorst/ESPN

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Yante Maten Named G League Player Of The Month

Jan 2, 2019 4:52 PM

The NBA G League announced that Miami Heat two-way player Yante Maten has been named NBA G League Player of the Month for games played during the month of December.

Maten appeared in nine games (nine starts) in December, averaging 29.2 points, 11.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 59.0 percent from the field, 47.4 percent from three-point range and 80.3 percent from the free throw line. Maten’s December was highlighted by a career-high 42-point, 14-rebound performance in a win over the Stockton Kings on December 2, marking one of seven double-doubles during the month.

In total, Maten has appeared in 20 games (20 starts) for the Skyforce this season and has averaged a team-high 27.0 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. Maten has led the team in scoring on 14 separate occasions and has posted at least 20 points in 17-of-20 games, including nine performances with 30-or-more points.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Yante Maten, Miami Heat, NBA, D-League

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