Babbitt (groin) started at power forward and posted eight points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt) and one rebound across 21 minutes in Friday's 113-110 preseason loss to the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Erik Spoelstra hasn't announced who will serve as his starting power forward for the season, but considering Babbitt had missed half of the team's preseason schedule while battling and didn't have a particularly strong outing in his return, Derrick Williams still looks like the favorite for those duties. Even if that's the case, Babbitt could still serve as Williams' top backup, as his 40.3 percent career rate from three-point line makes him a matchup problem for opposing big men.

Babbitt (groin) will play in Friday's preseason game against the 76ers, Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Babbitt missed the last week of games after injuring his groin, but he will take the court for Miami's final exhibition contest. Fellow forward Josh McRoberts (foot) will not play Friday, which could open up a few extra minutes for Babbitt.

Babbitt (groin) will miss Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Babbitt has missed the team's last two preseason contests, as he continues to work back from a groin injury. Considering the regular season opener is less than a week away, the Heat are prioritizing the health of their players, so Babbitt will get the night off for further rest and recovery. It remains to be seen if he'll play in Friday's preseason finale against the Sixers, but we should see his status updated following the team's morning shootaround.

Babbitt (groin) has been ruled out of Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Babbitt was held out of contact during Monday's practice and despite going through Tuesday's morning shootaround, he was always expected to be held out. He'll get a couple additional days off for recovery, with his next opportunity for a return Thursday against the Hornets. While a starting power forward has yet to be named, Derrick Williams is currently the presumed favorite and Babbitt's recent injury will likely only further solidify Williams' positioning at the top of the depth chart.

Babbitt (groin) participated in shootaround but is not expected to play Tuesday against the Magic, Manny Nvarro of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Babbitt continues to be affected by tightness in his groin, which has limited him to non-contact work at recent practices. He was held out of Friday's preseason matchup against the Spurs and appears on course to miss a second straight contest. Assuming that's the case, his next opportunity to play will come Thursday in Charlotte.

Babbitt is still dealing with tightness in his groin and was restricted to non-contact work during Monday's practice, Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Babbitt was forced to miss Friday's preseason matchup with the Spurs and continues to deal with some lingering tightness despite having the full weekend off for rest. His goal is to return at some point during the Heat's final three preseason games, which means he should be good to go for the regular season opener. The Heat have yet to announce a starter at power forward, so once healthy, Babbitt will continue to compete with Derrick Williams and James Johnson for that role. For now, consider Babbitt day-to-day.

Babbitt has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against the Spurs with a right groin injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Exactly when Babbitt suffered from the injury is currently not known, but Miami should provide a timetable for the injury in the next day or two if necessary. Look for Derrick Williams and James Johnson to potentially take on more minutes Friday night in Babbitt's absence.

Babbitt left Saturday's preseason game because of a head laceration, which was then glued, making him available for a possible return, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since the team listed Babbitt as probable to return, it seems like the head laceration will not be a long-term issue for him moving forward. The team will likely keep an eye on the injury since it deals with his head, but the forward will continue to compete with Derrick Williams at the power forward position for the Heat.

Babbitt started at power forward and recorded 14 points (5-6 FG, 4-5 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 20 minutes in Tuesday's 106-95 preseason win over the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Babbitt surprisingly got the starting nod over Derrick Williams in the preseason opener, but both players along with perhaps James Johnson could be candidates to open the season as the power forward on the top unit. A 40.3 percent career three-point shooter, Babbitt put his long-range capabilities on full display Tuesday, but the rest of his game is rather limited. Even if he comes away with a starting role, he's unlikely to produce the sort of multi-category production that would warrant a selection in most fantasy formats.

Babbitt will start Tuesday's preseason game against the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Derrick Williams drew the start at power forward in the team's preseason opener and is the projected favorite to start the season in that position now that Chris Bosh (blood clots) is unlikely to be back. However, Babbitt will get a shot to stake his claim for the No. 1 power forward role, as he'll draw the start Tuesday. The competition is expected to continue throughout the preseason, so we likely won't see a final decision on who will be the regular season starter until much closer to the opener.