VanVleet (knee) is starting Saturday's game against the Heat, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Nick Nurse was optimistic about VanVleet's status ahead of Saturday's matchup, and the point guard will officially be cleared to return after participating in pregame warmups. Although he was unavailable for each of the last two contests, the 27-year-old has averaged 41.7 minutes per game across his last seven appearances.