Jermaine O'Neal had 18 points, seven rebounds and three blocks on 8-of-11 shooting in Friday's win over the Nuggets. JO struggled for a couple games with a broken nose, but got it going again tonight. The Nuggets' defense against opposing centers has been atrocious thus far, which worked in O'Neal's favor tonight.

Jermaine O'Neal, playing through a broken nose, had just four points, seven rebounds and one block in Wednesday's win. He hit just 2-of-7 shots and had just two rebounds in his previous game. It's possible the nose is bothering him, but he also had similar problems rebounding the ball last season. Let's hope he bounces out of the funk on Friday against the Nuggets.

O'Neal had four points and seven rebounds in 33 minutes in Wednesday's win over Washington.

Spin: On the second night of a back-to-back set and playing with a broken nose, O'Neal was not as active as he's shown earlier this season. O'Neal told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel that the broken nose has impacted his stamina. "I've had a hard time the last couple of nights, breathing," O'Neal said. "Just trying to get that wind, I found myself having to work really hard."Wed, Nov 4

News: Haslem has averaged 12.0 points and 10.0 rebounds through his first four games of the season despite coming off the bench and is currently available in 48 percent of CBSSports.com leagues.

Analysis: Fantasy owners will have to check their eligibility rules, but in leagues where Haslem is eligible at center, he is becoming a very attractive option. As usual, it's slim pickings at center when it comes to the waiver wire and there aren't many players who can offer you up a double-double on any given night, regardless of the opponent. Haslem could be that player. Even in leagues where he is only eligible at forward, he is worth activating as a No. 3 or 4 option the way he has been playing

News: Udonis Haslem isn't starting, but remains vital to the Heat rotation: He's averaging 12.3 points and 10 rebounds in 31 minutes after the first week of the season.

Analysis: Haslem is playing behind Jermaine O'Neal and Michael Beasley and he seems comfortable in his role. He is getting enough playing time to be considered a viable low-end starter in Fantasy -- especially in leagues where he is eligible at center

Haslem had his second consecutive double-double off the bench Sunday, with 19 points and 11 rebounds in a win over Chicago.

Spin: Haslem was 9-of-13 from the field while playing 35 minutes. Right now, at 3-0, things are working out for the Heat with Haslem coming off the bench.Sun, Nov 1

Anthony missed Monday's practice because of a sore calf, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

Spin: Anthony has missed two consecutive practices because of the injury, but is expected to be ready for Wednesday's season-opener against the Knicks.Mon, Oct 26

Anthony said he worked on his offensive game during the offseason, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

Spin: His efforts have paid off initially as Anthony was a perfect 4-for-4 on Thursday and is hitting 61 percent of his shots during the preseason. Last year, teams didn't have to respect him on the offensive end, and he's trying to correct that this year. "Four on five, that's a big disadvantage," Anthony said. "If people know I'm able to roll... catch and finish, it makes the defense play me a bit more honest." Anthony still remains a defensive force, with 12 blocks in five exhibition contests, and could be moving ahead of Jamaal Magloire as Miami's backup center.Sat, Oct 17

Anthony said he worked on his offensive game during the offseason, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

Spin: His efforts have paid off initially as Anthony was a perfect 4-for-4 on Thursday and is hitting 61 percent of his shots during the preseason. Last year, teams didn't have to respect him on the offensive end, and he's trying to correct that this year. "our on five, that's a big disadvantage," Anthony said. "If people know I'm able to roll... catch and finish, it makes the defense play me a bit more honest." Anthony still remains a defensive force, with 12 blocks in five exhibition contests, and could be moving ahead of Jamaal Magloire as Miami's backup center.Sat, Oct 17

Diawara was on the active roster for Friday's win over Indiana because James Jones (flu) was not with the team.

Spin: He played six scoreless minutes in the third quarter when Dwyane Wade ran into foul trouble. Diawara is Miami's best perimeter defender, but that's not enough to guarantee him a roster spot every night.Sat, Oct 31

Diawara started at small forward in Miami's preseason loss to San Antonio on Sunday. He had six points and six rebounds in 21 minutes.

Spin: The Heat had a several players injured, including wing men Dwyane Wade (rib) and Quentin Richardson (ankle). He's the best defender they have at small forward, but Diawara is unlikely to have a big role when the season kicks off Oct. 28.Sun, Oct 11

Yakhouba Diawara has exercised his player option for the 2009-10 season according to the Associated Press. He is scheduled to make $900,000.

Our View: The French national averaged 3.4 points per game for Heat in 2009-09.

Chalmers (calf contusion) played 34 minutes Friday night in Miami's win over Denver.

Spin: Chalmers suffered the injury in Wednesday's win over Washington, but it was never considered serious. He had his best game of the young season Friday, scoring 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting with four 3-pointers, five rebounds, four assists and a steal.Sat, Nov 7

Mario Chalmers hit 6-of-9 shots and four 3-pointers on his way to 16 points, five rebounds, four assists and a steal in Friday's win over the Nuggets. He easily outplayed Chauncey Billups, who had an off night, but we still don't fully trust him as a starting fantasy point guard. Props to Chalmers for having his best game of the season despite being iffy with a calf contusion.

Chalmers suffered a calf contusion in Wednesday's win over Washington, but is expected to play Friday night against the Nuggets, the Miami Herald reports.

Spin: Chalmers received treatment for the injury on Thursday.Fri, Nov 6

News: Miami PG Carlos Arroyo continued to see around 14-15 minutes of action per night for the Heat as they beat Denver on Friday. Arroyo played 14:15 in the game and scored four points on 2 of 3 shooting. He added an assist.

Analysis: Arroyo is averaging just 4.2 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game over 14 minutes a night this season for Miami. He has low-end Fantasy appeal, at best, until he sees greater minutes

Arroyo had four points and one assist in 14 minutes off the bench in Friday's win over Denver.

Spin: When Mario Chalmers struggled during preseason, we thought Arroyo may grab more playing time, but that hasn't been the case. Arroyo is averaging a tick above 14 minutes a night, while Chalmers improved from his poor preseason. In addition, Arroyo is not a very good defender, forcing the Heat to hide him on that end of the floor.Sat, Nov 7

Dwyane Wade scored 25 points to push his career total to 10,005, reserve Udonis Haslem had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the Miami Heat stayed unbeaten by downing the Chicago Bulls 95-87 on Sunday night. Carlos Arroyo scored 12 points, Mario Chalmers added 11 and Michael Beasley overcame a 3-of-12 shooting night to finish with 10 points and 11 rebounds for Miami (3-0), which took the lead for...

Cook (shoulder) worked out prior to Friday's game, but did not play in Miami's win over Denver, the Miami Herald reports.

Spin: Cook is getting close, but Heat coach Erik Spoelstra wants to see him participate in a full-contact practice before putting him in a game. The Heat are off until Tuesday (Washington) and will have two practices between now and then.Sat, Nov 7

News: The Miami Herald reprots that G Daequan Cook (shoulder) worked out at the Heat's practice facility on Friday before the team's game against Denver, but coach Erik Spoelstra decided to leave him out. "If you just walked in the gym and saw him doing that workout, you'd probably think he could play," Spoelstra said. "But we'll get him in a full-contact practice before [he plays]."

Analysis: The Heat have three days off before taking on the Wizards on Tuesday. Cook could be back for that tilt, but is just a low-end Fantasy option to begin with. The safe play is to leave him benched for Fantasy Week 3 (Nov. 9-15)

Cook (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's game against Denver, the Miami Herald reports.

Spin: Cook has missed three straight games because of the injury, and the Heat are growing a bit concerned. Quentin Richardson has seen an uptick in playing time as a result.Fri, Nov 6