The Miami Heat suffered a tough 123-122 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, as the team looks to end its four-game losing streak against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. As fans wait for some injury updates for the Heat ahead of their clash against the Spurs, stars like Andrew Wiggins and Jaime Jaquez Jr. have received big news.
Starting with Wiggins, he has been upgraded to "probable" for Monday night's game against the Spurs with a "left big toe";
Sesamoiditis,” as he missed the last eight games.
Wiggins has been a mainstay in the starting lineup, serving as an impressive two-way player, as he is currently averaging 15.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while shooting 47.4 percent from the field and 39.9 percent from beyond the arc. The veteran forward has been productive since being traded to the Golden State Warriors in the Jimmy Butler deal and is working well with Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro.
Summer injury update on Jaime Jacquez Jr., Norman Powell
While Wiggins is likely to return Monday, the same can be said for Jaquez, who has missed the last two games due to "left hip tightness" and is "probable" for Monday vs. the Spurs. Jacquez's presence as the Heat's first player off the bench has been overlooked because of how well he has come back from his sophomore slump, putting his name in Sixth Man of the Year talks.
So far this season, Jacquez has averaged 15 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game, while shooting 50 percent from the field. Wiggins and Jacquez are most likely to return, with Norman Powell's status up in the air after missing from the Rockets due to "left calf tightness."
Powell came off the bench in last Thursday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, potentially showcasing a new direction for the first-time All-Star. The Heat are looking to bounce back from the loss to Houston thanks to the return of Amen Thompson, though it won't be easy with Wembanyama and San Antonio in town on Monday.
