Dragic was absent from Saturday's practice due to jumper's knee, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jumper's knee, or patellar tendonitis, is simply the inflammation of one's tendon, and a common basketball injury. The Heat are likely exercising caution with their starting point guard in order to avoid a lingering issue. Dragic figures to see more usage this season with Dwyane Wade's departure to the Bulls.