Overview
- Mitchell practiced fully Friday and is expected to play in the Heat’s exhibition at the Magic on Sunday.
- He missed portions of training camp and the first three preseason games with a calf strain, which the team handled conservatively.
- With Tyler Herro (ankle) and Terry Rozier (hamstring) still out, Miami started Jaime Jaquez Jr. and then Dru Smith at point guard in recent exhibitions.
- The Heat waived Trevor Keels and re-signed Gabe Madsen to route players to Sioux Falls, bringing the offseason roster to the 21-player limit.
- Bam Adebayo expressed support as reporting indicates Erik Spoelstra is poised to be named USA Basketball coach.