"Chiang's tweet does not include Dru Smith (achilles recovery), who isn't quite back yet. Herro's absence was expected after the one-time All-Star underwent foot surgery last week. The others? Not as much, at least heading into the week. Mitchell did not practice Friday due to calf soreness; Jakucionis did not practice on Thursday or Friday due to a sprained wrist; Rozier missed most of camp with a hamstring injury; Larsson is currently dealing with a quad contusion."
"The Heat's best guard available heading into Saturday will be Norman Powell, who Miami acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers in early July. It could also open up a steady dose of ball-handling opportunities for Heat wing Nikola Jovic, who signed a four-year extension with the team this week. Outside of them? Miami's Exhibit 10 guards - Jahmir Young, Ethan Thompson, Trevor Keels - in addition to its two-way guard, Myron Gardner, should get plenty of run."
Five Miami Heat guards—Tyler Herro, Pelle Larsson, Terry Rozier, Davion Mitchell and Kasparas Jakucionis—will not travel for the preseason opener against the Orlando Magic in Puerto Rico. Herro is sidelined after recent foot surgery; Mitchell missed practice with calf soreness; Jakucionis is out with a sprained wrist; Rozier has been limited by a hamstring issue; Larsson is dealing with a quad contusion. Dru Smith remains in Achilles recovery and did not travel. Norman Powell will be the top available guard, Nikola Jovic could see increased ball-handling responsibilities, and Exhibit 10 and two-way guards should receive significant minutes.
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