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Larsson joins Johnson and Smith on the Heat's injury list for tonight's exhibition against the Pelicans.
โIn addition to Keshad Johnson (hamstring) and Dru Smith (calf), Heat just said Pelle Larsson won't be available for tonight's exhibition vs. Pelicans. Larsson is still dealing with an illness that has forced him to miss practice this week.โ
Keshad Johnson's hamstring and Dru Smith's calf keep them out against the Pelicans.
โOnly Heat players unable to play tonight are Keshad Johnson (hamstring) and Dru Smith (calf). So, sounds like 19 Heat players will again be available tonight. We'll see how many of the 19 actually play vs. Pelicans.โ
Wiggins and Larsson are sick and will not play tonight.
โPelle Larsson and Andrew Wiggins, who are both sick, will not play in the Red, White and Pink Game tonight. Keshad Johnson and Dru Smith are both still out with their respective injuries as well.โ
Dru Smith and Keshad Johnson are the only Heat players unavailable tonight.
โOnly two Heat players out tonight are Dru Smith and Keshad Johnson.โ
Giannis looks set to make his preseason debut in a Heat uniform tonight in Quebec City.
โHeat rotation regulars are available to play tonight in Quebec City vs. Raptors. How much they play is another story. So looking like Giannis (preseason) debut in a Heat uniform. (7 p.m., WPLG-Local 10 in Dade/Broward, also NBA TV where available.)โ
