Sometime after Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, a rumor began circulating that the Miami Heat had two players test positive for COVID. The rumor also said that those two players were unable to fly with the team back to Miami ahead of Game 5.

The Heat did not have any players test positive for COVID, at this point. A team broadcaster and a team therapist have tested positive, but no members for the coaching staff or roster have registered positive tests.

Miami has taken increased precautions around the team, including making masks mandatory for media interacting with team personnel and increased social distancing. As of gameday, the only Heat players on the injury report are ones that are known to be dealing with various injuries.