Anthony Chiang

So if you're keeping count, 11 Pelicans players have been ruled out for tonight's game against the Heat.

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang

Pelicans injury update: Jose Alvarado (Right Calf Soreness) is available for tonight's game Karlo Matkovic (Left Hamstring Soreness) is OUT

Heat injury update: Isaiah Stevens (right foot discomfort) is out tonight vs. Pelicans.

Pelicans injury update: Jose Alvarado (Right Calf Soreness) is available for tonight's game Karlo Matkovic (Left Hamstring Soreness) is OUT

Heat rookie Pelle Larsson calls sprained ankle "freak accident." His status for the coming days remains up in the air https://t.co/Ne8xTL8ghH Also, Erik Spoelstra on the decision to play the Heat's regulars tonight in New Orleans

Game 81!

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang

The Pelicans' long injury report for tonight's game vs. Heat: Out: Brandon Boston, Bruce Brown, Jordan Hawkins, Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum, Yves Missi, Trey Murphy, Dejounte Murray, Kelly Olynyk and Zion Williamson. Questionable: Jose Alvarado and Karlo Matkovic.

The Pelicans' long injury report for tonight's game vs. Heat: Out: Brandon Boston, Bruce Brown, Jordan Hawkins, Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum, Yves Missi, Trey Murphy, Dejounte Murray, Kelly Olynyk and Zion Williamson. Questionable: Jose Alvarado and Karlo Matkovic.

NEW: Heat rookie Pelle Larsson calls sprained ankle "freak accident." His status for the coming days remains up in the air https://t.co/Ne8xTL8ghH Also, Erik Spoelstra on the decision to play the Heat's regulars tonight in New Orleans

Spoelstra: "We’re going to treat it the same in terms of our rotation. I won’t scoreboard watch. We’re just focused on tonight and our business.”

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang

Erik Spoelstra said he will treat tonight’s game in New Orleans like a normal game and play the Heat’s regulars despite essentially being locked in at No. 10.

Erik Spoelstra said he will treat tonight’s game in New Orleans like a normal game and play the Heat’s regulars despite essentially being locked in at No. 10.

Interesting weekend ...

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz

NEW: Heat's draft odds could jump a lot in next 55 hours, and the pick due from Golden State also could rise or drop in value. Where things stand, including the tiebreakers and everything at play here https://t.co/LC6kXCjYZf Miami keeps 1st rounder only if it misses playoffs

If the Bulls defeat the Wizards and the Hawks defeat the 76ers tonight, the play-in seeding will be set (regardless of Heat-Pelicans result). It would be locked at ... No. 7 Magic No. 8 Hawks No. 9 Bulls No. 10 Heat

Essentially locked into 10th in East, how will Heat handle final two games of regular season? https://t.co/wOnYBEu2vH

Hawks leading the Nets by 29 tonight, so they're about to move one step closer to securing eighth place in the East.

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang

A questionable late-game decision by Tyler Herro and a costly loss. What it all means for the Heat in the play-in race https://t.co/FZYgwNU7wJ Erik Spoelstra: "We’re going to do whatever we need to do to seize that opportunity to get in the playoffs.”

Essentially locked into 10th in East, how will Heat handle final two games of regular season? https://t.co/wOnYBEu2vH As of now, most Heat regulars are expected to play tomorrow in New Orleans

Obviously, situation remains fluid. But as of now, it looks like the Heat's regulars will be available tomorrow vs. Pelicans.

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang

Heat injury report for tomorrow vs. Pelicans in New Orleans: Out: Jovic, Smith, Love and Larsson. Questionable: Stevens. Probable: Burks and Herro. Rest of Heat roster expected to be available.

Heat injury report for tomorrow vs. Pelicans in New Orleans: Out: Jovic, Smith, Love and Larsson. Questionable: Stevens. Probable: Burks and Herro. Rest of Heat roster expected to be available.

Don't expect any Heat roster moves today, even with opportunity to try to escape luxury tax for this season by waiving Davion Mitchell and having another team claim him. Obviously, Mitchell has been really good since landing with Heat. Heat faces luxury tax bill of about $4

Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42

If you need a roster spot, 5pm ET. is the deadline to waive a player on an expiring contract.