The Miami Heat was defeated by the Boston Celtics on February 11 after a string of losses. Terry Rozier and Josh Richardson both sustained injuries that may have prevented them from playing for a longer period of time.
Although nothing has been proven by reports, the Heat may face difficulties if their injuries prevent them from playing for an extended amount of time. It goes even worse than that. The Heat missed the deadline to apply for a Disabled Player Exception if they are out for the remainder of the season.
Brian Goins of Miami Heat Beat revealed via his X account that the deadline for this kind of an exception expired on January 15.
Worst case scenario: Miami will not be able to file for a handicapped player exemption for Terry Rozier or Josh Richardson if they are both out for the remainder of the season. This is because the NBA’s deadline for requesting this assistance expired on January 15. (1/2)
The Heat might yet have hope. Goins then went through the requirements for obtaining an exception that would allow them to receive assistance.
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If four players miss three or more games in a row and are likely to be out for at least two more weeks, the Heat may be able to request a hardship exception that allows them to sign a 10-day contract even with a full 15-man roster. (2/)
With a record of 28–25, the Heat are ranked eighth in the Eastern Conference. Miami wants to win a championship, just like they have in recent years. It could be impeded by losing Rozier and Richardson for an extended period of time. But the Heat have shown that seeding is not a problem for them; in 2023, they entered the NBA Finals as the eighth seed.
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