Cain racked up two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one block in 12 minutes during Monday's 118-100 loss to the Trail Blazers.
With injuries to CJ McCollum (thigh), Dejounte Murray (hand), Zion Williamson (thigh), Jordan Hawkins (back), Herbert Jones (shoulder) and Trey Murphy (hamstring), Cain has received depth minutes in New Orleans' forward rotation. Across his five appearances in 2024-25, Cain is averaging 5.2 points and 2.0 rebounds in 13.2 minutes.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Inks deal with New Orleans
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The Pelicans signed Cain to a two-way contract Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Cain spent last season with the Heat on a two-way deal, averaging 3.7 points and 1.4 rebounds in 10.0 minutes across 26 regular-season NBA appearances. In 2024-25, Cain is set to split time between the Pelicans and their G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron.
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Jamal Cain: Heading for free agency
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Cain will become an unrestricted free agent after the Heat declined to extend him a $2.09 million qualifying offer Friday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
The Heat extended qualifying offers for fellow two-way players Alondes Williams and Cole Swider but elected not to do the same for Cain, who recently wrapped up his second season on a two-way deal. The 25-year-old forward logged just 44 appearances over the last two seasons with Miami, but he was a standout performer for the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce in 2023-24, averaging 23.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.2 steals, 1.6 three-pointers and 1.1 blocks in 39.1 minutes over 15 appearances. If the Heat don't elect to re-sign Cain, he shouldn't have much trouble finding an opportunity elsewhere on a two-way deal or a non-guaranteed contract.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Garbage-time appearance in loss
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Cain closed Friday's 111-88 loss to New Orleans with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across four minutes.
Cain's playing time all came while the outcome was assured and marked just his second appearance of the month. Even if Duncan Robinson (back) continues to miss more time along with Tyler Herro (foot), Cain doesn't look as though he'll factor into head coach Erik Spoelstra's rotation plans.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Joins Miami on Friday
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The Heat recalled Cain from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Friday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Cain hasn't appeared in an NBA game since before the All-Star break, but he'll be available for Friday's matchup in Detroit. With Bam Adebayo dealing with a back issue, Cain will likely serve as emergency frontcourt depth. On Thursday, Cain suited up in the G League for the Sioux Falls Skyforce and posted 16 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, four steals and two blocks during a win over the Mexico City Capitanes.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Joins Miami on Friday
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The Heat recalled Cain from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Friday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Cain hasn't appeared in an NBA game since before the All-Star break, but he'll be available for Friday's matchup in Detroit. With Bam Adebayo dealing with a back issue, Cain will likely serve as emergency frontcourt depth.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Cleared to suit up
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Cain (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Cain will suit up for a second straight game despite battling an illness. He didn't play in Friday's win over Washington, so his availability shouldn't impact Miami's rotation.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Still battling illness
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Cain is questionable for Sunday's game against the Clippers due to illness, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Cain also carried a questionable designation into Friday's matchup with the Wizards but ultimately gained clearance to play. He'll likely be re-assessed by Miami's medical staff closer to Sunday's tipoff to determine his availability.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Available Friday
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Cain (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Cain will shake off an aliment and suit up Friday. However, his presence shouldn't have much an impact for fantasy purposes, as he hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Jan. 5.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Dealing with illness
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Cain is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards due to an illness.
Cain hasn't been part of Miami's rotation since early January, so his potential absence shouldn't impact fantasy hoops.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Making first NBA start
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Cain is starting at power forward Monday night against the Clippers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Cain is in line for the first NBA start of his career as the Heat continue to deal with injuries to Jimmy Butler (foot), Josh Richardson (back), Caleb Martin (ankle) and Haywood Highsmith (concussion). Cain is averaging 5.4 points in 13.3 minutes per contest over 18 appearances this season, but he figures to be in line for an uptick in playing time Monday night.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Cleared to play
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Cain (finger) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Josh Richardson is available for the Heat, so Cain is likely to provide emergency depth Saturday. Cain has averaged 14.1 minutes across eight appearances this season.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Iffy against Chicago
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Cain is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Bulls due to a left middle finger sprain.
Cain is a late addition to the injury report and could miss Saturday's contest due to a finger injury. However, with Josh Richardson back in the lineup after missing the last two games with a back injury, Cain is unlikely to receive significant playing time, even if available.
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Heat's Jamal Cain: Called up from G League
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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
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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
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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: Dealing with illness
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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
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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
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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
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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.
