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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 04: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat reacts against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter at the United Center on February 04, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
On Saturday, the Miami Heat will host the Orlando Magic.
The Heat most recently beat the Milwaukee Bucks by a score of 112-105.
Tyler Herro did not play in the game (and missed his second in a row).
Miami Heat Make Tyler Herro Announcement
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 18: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat reacts after change of possession by the Atlanta Hawks during overtime of an NBA play-in tournament game on April 18, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
For Saturday’s game, the Heat could remain without Herro, as he is listed as questionable.
Ira Winderman of Sun Sentinel wrote: “Heat injury report for Saturday vs. Magic: Out: Nikola Jovic (back), Andrew Wiggins (toe), Terry Rozier (not with team). Questionable: Tyler Herro (quad), Norman Powell (groin). Probable: Dru Smith (hip). Doubtful: Jahmir Young (G League).”
Heat injury report for Saturday vs. Magic:
Out: Nikola Jovic (back), Andrew Wiggins (toe), Terry Rozier (not with team).
Questionable: Tyler Herro (quad), Norman Powell (groin).
Probable: Dru Smith (hip).
Doubtful: Jahmir Young (G League).
The former Kentucky star is in the middle of his seventh NBA season (all with Miami).
He is averaging 22.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists per contest while shooting 50.0% from the field and 40.2% from three-point range in 20 games.
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 24: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat reacts against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center on November 24, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Miami Right Now
The Heat come into the day as the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 38-29 record in 67 games.
They are in the middle of a seven-game winning streak.
At home, the Heat are 23-11 in 34 games.
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 10: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat celebrates with teammates after defeating the Washington Wizards at Kaseya Center on March 10, 2026 in Miami, Florida. Adebayo passed Kobe Bryant for the second most points scored in an NBA game with 83 in the 150-129 win. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Following the Magic, the Heat will remain in Miami to host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.
Last season, they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
That said, the franchise has been to the NBA Finals twice since 2020.
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 5: Head coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat watches the action in the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Kaseya Center on March 5, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Getty Images)
Orlando Ahead Of Miami
GettyORLANDO, FLORIDA – MARCH 1: Jonathan Isaac #1 of the Orlando Magic runs the floor after a dunk in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at the Kia Center on March 1, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Getty Images)
The Magic are fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 37-28 record in 65 games.
They are in the middle of a six-game winning streak (and have won eight out ten).
On the road, the Magic are 15-15 in 30 games.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 24: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic dunks the ball during the second quarter of an NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
After the Heat, the Magic will visit the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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