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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: Returns from one-game absence
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Cain (mouth) logged 27 points (8-15 FG, 2-4 3PT, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 40 minutes of Sunday's 120-111 win over Birmingham.
Cain received a full workload Sunday following his leave with a mouth injury, logging 40 minutes and leading Sioux Falls in points. For as long as DJ Stewart (wrist) is sidelined, Cain can be expected to be the primary offensive option.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Sidelined Friday
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Cain did not play in Friday's 106-99 win over the Squadron due to a mouth injury.
Cain failed to suit up in Friday's tilt with a mouth issue. The severity of the injury is not known. For as long as Cain's out, Justin Champagnie and Sam Thompson will see increased roles. Cain's next chance to play will come Sunday against Ontario.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Returns to G League
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The Heat assigned Cain to the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the G League on Tuesday.
Cain's recent elevation to the NBA squad was short-lived, and he didn't receive any playing time. With Miami being relatively healthy at the moment, the two-way guard will likely have to wait until there are further injuries to receive his next opportunity with the Heat.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Rejoins Miami, available Friday
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Cain has rejoined the Heat and will be available for Friday's matchup against the Mavericks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Cain scored 27 and 36 points, respectively, in his past two G League appearances with the Sioux Falls Skyforce and has been awarded with an elevation. Miami is relatively healthy, so it's unlikely Cain sees an expanded role against Dallas, though he has played at least 20 minutes in each of his last three NBA appearances.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Records massive double-double
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Cain accrued 36 points (12-21 FG, 4-5 3PT, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and three steals across 39 minutes of Tuesday's 104-100 loss to Lakeland.
Cain was dominant Tuesday, scoring over one-third of Sioux Falls' total points and grabbing a game-high 14 rebounds in the loss. Across three regular-season appearances, Cain has averaged 27.7 points, 14.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals over 35.7 minutes.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Sets career high off bench
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Cain ended with 12 points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds and three assists over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 112-111 victory over the Thunder.
Cain was one of five Heat players to reach double figures in scoring, setting a career-high scoring total in extended minutes off the bench. Cain has surpassed the double-digit scoring mark on two occasions this year.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Will return to G League
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The Heat assigned Cain to the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the G League on Thursday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Cain is on a two-way deal, so he will have to split time between the Heat and Skyforce for the remainder of the season. He didn't play in Miami's last two games and hasn't logged double-digit minutes since Nov. 27.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Back to NBA
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Cain has been recalled by Miami and will be available for Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Caleb Martin (ankle), Kyle Lowry (knee) and Gabe Vincent (knee) have all been ruled out, so Miami will add Cain back to the active roster to serve as depth. Cain has made eight appearances at the NBA level, posting 4.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 11.6 minutes per game.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Likely available versus Rockets
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Cain is joining the Heat in Houston and should be available for the evening's clash with the Rockets.
Cain and Nikola Jovic have been recalled from the Skyforce ahead of Thursday's game, potentially signaling that multiple Miami players will sit out. Cain logged double-digit minutes for a brief stretch in November but doesn't figure to be a major contributor Thursday unless additional absences surface beyond the players already listed as questionable.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Game-high 22 points
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Cain recorded 22 points (9-15 FG, 2-5 3PT, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two steals in 33 minutes of Monday's 89-83 win over Grand Rapids.
Cain accounted for nearly a quarter of Sioux Falls' points in the low-scoring affair while amassing a solid seven rebounds. In eight appearances, Cain has averaged 16.4 points and 7.4 rebounds in 30.0 minutes per game.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Season-high 15 rebounds
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Cain recorded 18 points (7-15 FG, 2-5 3PT, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists, three steals and one block in 37 minutes of Tuesday's 100-80 win over the Herd.
Cain dominated the glass with a team-high 15 rebounds, seven of which came on the offensive end of the floor, while forcing three turnovers. In five appearances with Sioux Falls, Cain has averaged 15.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 30.3 minutes per game.
