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| Regular Season | 12.7 | 3.3 | 47.1 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
Top Jamal Cain News
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Called up from G League
Cain was recalled from the G League's Sioux Fall Skyforce on Thursday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Cain has appeared in just two games with the Heat, though his second appearance resulted in eight points, five rebounds and two steals in 25 minutes during a loss to Minnesota on Oct. 28. It's possible coach Erik Spoelstra wants Cain available, as Duncan Robinson (thumb) and Bam Adebayo (hip) are questionable for Friday's matchup against the Knicks.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Not on injury report
Cain (illness) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Cain was dealing with a non-COVID illness that forced him to miss Wednesday's game against Memphis, but he should be back in action a few days later. However, his availability shouldn't significantly impact Miami's rotation.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Ruled out for Wednesday
Cain (illness) is officially out for Wednesday's game against Memphis.
Cain joins Nikola Jovic as being out with an illness. Miami expressed optimism that Cain would rejoin the team on the upcoming four-game road trip.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Returns to practice
Cain (illness) was able to practice Monday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Cain missed Friday's preseason game against the Rockets with an illness, but it wasn't even mentioned Monday, which is an encouraging sign. Cain had a terrific preseason and looks to be an exciting project for the Heat on his two-way deal.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Dealing with illness
Cain won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Rockets due to an illness, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Cain was a late scratch due to an illness, but he should return to full strength before the regular-season opener against the Pistons on Oct. 25. However, it's unclear if Cain will be able to carve out a regular rotation role to begin the 2023-24 campaign despite some encouraging performances during preseason action.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Starting against Nets
Cain is part of the starting five for Wednesday's preseason game against Brooklyn, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Cain will get another preseason start Wednesday, capitalizing on the absences of many key Heat players. In his only other start this preseason, he logged 24 points and 10 rebounds across 27 minutes.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Lifts bench in preseason win
Cain tallied 14 points (6-9 FT, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal over 25 minutes during Sunday's 132-124 preseason win over Memphis.
Cain continued his strong preseason performance in Sunday's win over Memphis, leading the Heat bench in scoring while hauling in a team-high-tying rebound total in the victory. Over his last two preseason contests. Cain has averaged 19.0 points and 8.5 rebounds off the Miami bench.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Scores team-high 24 points
Cain had 24 points (9-14 FG, 6-8 3Pt), 10 rebounds and an assist across 27 minutes in Friday's 120-104 preseason loss to the Spurs.
Cain carried the Heat offensively in this one and made the most of his opportunity while the coaching staff decided to rest most of the regular starters. Cain is playing on a two-way deal and is likely to begin the 2023-24 season in the G League, though he could occasionally see time with the Heat.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Moves into starting lineup
Cain will start Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
The Heat have 10 players ruled out for the exhibition, including all of their regular starters. Cain will be joined by Dru Smith, Duncan Robinson, Haywood Highsmith and Thomas Bryant in the first unit Friday.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Staying in Miami
Cain signed his qualifying offer Friday and will return to the Heat on a two-way contract, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
After going undrafted last year, Cain split time between the NBA and G League during his rookie season. The 6-foot-7 wing averaged 5.4 points and 2.9 rebounds in 13.3 minutes across 18 appearances for the Heat in 2022-23 and was a standout player for Miami during the 2023 Summer League.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Pours in 24 points
Cain notched 24 points (10-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds and three assists across 35 minutes during Thursday's 91-72 Summer League win over the Bucks.
Cain has made a strong case for a training camp invite this summer. Coming into Thursday, Cain was averaging 15.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in three appearances. He was on a two-way contract with Miami in 2022-23, averaging 13.3 minutes in 18 contests.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Productive against Phoenix
Cain (ankle) recorded 18 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and two steals in 28 minutes during Monday's 73-70 Summer League loss against the Suns.
Cain missed Monday's Summer League opener due to a sprained ankle but has played in the last two contests. Cain was one of the Heat's two-way players last season and should continue to be heavily featured in their Summer League squad. Despite losing, he led Miami in scoring.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Out with sprained ankle
Cain won't play in Monday's Summer League matchup versus the Lakers due to a sprained ankle, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Cain reportedly suffered the sprained ankle during a recent practice. Miami plays again Wednesday, but it's unclear when he'll be able to suit up.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Pops for 18 points in victory
Cain registered 18 points (6-7 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals over 19 minutes during Sunday's 123-110 victory over Orlando.
The Heat ran a 15-man rotation Sunday, allowing Cain to go off for 18 points in 19 minutes. Miami will now play Atlanta in the first round of the Play-In Tournament, with a victory ensuring postseason action against the Celtics. Cain is unlikely to feature again moving forward, outside of any potential blowouts.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Recalled to Miami
Cain has rejoined the Heat from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Sunday, Anthony Chiang reports.
Cain has spent most of the season with the Skyforce but will add depth to the bench ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Pistons. He's averaged 23.1 points per game with Sioux Falls but just 4.4 points per game contest in 15 bench appearances with the Heat.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Erupts for 38 point double-double
Cain posted 38 points (11-18 FG, 3-5 3PT, 7-7 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and a steal in 39 minutes of Wednesday's 120-116 win over the Ignite.
Cain was dominant Wednesday, scoring nearly a third of the Skyforce's points on 61 percent shooting from the field. In 11 appearances, Cain has averaged 24.4 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals over 36.0 minutes.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Posts double-double
Cain secured 19 points (8-18 FG, 3-6 3PT, 0-1 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block across 41 minutes of Saturday's 112-109 loss to Iowa.
Cain put together an all-around performance Saturday, nabbing a double-double while dishing out five assists and making an impact on the defensive end. In 10 appearances, Cain has averaged 23.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 35.4 minutes.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Sent to G League
The Heat sent Cain to the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Monday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Cain saw just one appearance during his latest stint with the NBA squad, totaling two points, one rebound and one assist in five minutes. Across 17 G League appearances, the 23-year-old forward is averaging 20.7 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 33.6 minutes per game.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Available against Indiana
The Heat recalled Cain from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce, and he'll be active for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Cain hasn't played for the Heat since Jan. 14, despite being on a two-way contract. However, with Miami shorthanded Wednesday, the 23-year-old could claim a small role in the rotation.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-6, 191 lbs |
| Birthplace: Pontiac, MI |
| Age: 24 |
| School: Oakland |
| Experience: 1 |