Overview

• The Heat ruled out Tyler Herro, Terry Rozier, Pelle Larsson, Kasparas Jakucionis and Davion Mitchell for Saturday’s preseason opener in San Juan.
• Reported issues include Larsson’s left quad contusion, Rozier’s hamstring strain, Jakucionis’s sprained left wrist with a negative MRI and Mitchell’s calf soreness, with Miami treating most absences as precautionary.
• Herro is recovering from recent foot surgery and is expected to miss time at the start of the season.
• Erik Spoelstra said he did not plan to play veterans heavy minutes, calling the game a good opportunity for others to show their talents.
• Against the Magic at Coliseo de Puerto Rico, Exhibit 10 and two-way guards—Ethan Thompson, Jahmir Young, Trevor Keels and Myron Gardner—are expected to see significant minutes, with Norman Powell the top available guard and Nikola Jovic potentially taking on more creation.