Brandon Ingram only played 29 minutes with the Raptors blowing out the Heat on Tuesday. Still, he scored 23 points on 9-for-16 shooting from the field. The Heat play at the fastest pace in the league, which should afford Ingram with plenty of scoring opportunities again Thursday. Another stat working in IngramтАЩs favor is that he averages 23.0 points per game and shoots 49.3% from the field at home. I think this game is closer than TuesdayтАЩs matchup as both teams fight for playoff seeding, so take this over for Ingram.
This is a big combo line for RJ Barrett who is averaging a combined 26.3 PRA on the season. While this is definitely a good matchup on paper against a Heat team that hasnтАЩt been particularly good defensively, it is a must win game for both teams and should be a playoff atmosphere. The Raptors are also as healthy as they have been all season long. Ultimately this number is a couple ticks too high for a guy that doesnтАЩt create a lot of offense.
Larsson dropped 31 points (9-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 11-14 FT) and five rebounds for Sweden in Thursday's FIBA World Cup qualifier against Finland.
Richards agreed to a one-year deal with the Heat on Thursday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Johnson agreed to a two-way contract with the Heat on Thursday, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
The Mavericks announced Friday they have reached a buyout agreement with Thompson, who's expected to sign with the Heat after he clears waivers, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Graves has an opportunity to battle for a reserve role during his rookie year with the Raptors.
According to Baxter Holmes of ESPN, the NBA's salary-cap circumvention investigation involving Leonard and the Clippers could extend into 2027 if the sides cannot agree on the findings or any proposed discipline.
Adebayo's (back) fantasy outlook should remain strong after Miami acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo, though his offensive role could shift alongside another high-usage frontcourt star, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sentinel opines.
Mitchell could be in line for a larger role after Miami traded Tyler Herro in the deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sentinel reports.
Sharp recorded eight points (4-6 FG) 10 rebounds, three blocks, one steal and an assist in 25 minutes during Sunday's 96-89 Summer League loss to the Nuggets.
Burnett logged 15 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and nine rebounds in 20 minutes during Sunday's 96-89 Summer League loss to the Nuggets.
