Gardner will start against New Orleans on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

With Andrew Wiggins (toe) sidelined, Gardner will get the starting nod. As a starter this season (three games), the two-way player has averaged 12.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals while shooting 59.1 percent from the field in 22.0 minutes per tilt.

Gardner isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gardner drew a spot start Sunday against the Wizards, but he'll retreat to a bench role Monday as the Heat elect to roll with two bigs in the first five. He's scored in double figures in three of his previous five games, though he hasn't contributed much when deployed as a reserve.

Gardner is in the Heat's starting lineup against the Wizards on Sunday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gardner will enter the Heat's starting lineup for the third time in five games while Pelle Larsson (elbow) takes a seat. Gardner's last start took place Tuesday in Miami's loss to Atlanta, during which he logged 14 points, six rebounds, two steals and two three-pointers over 22 minutes.

Gardner is not in the Heat's starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Gardner drew the spot start against the Hawks on Tuesday and finished with 14 points, six rebounds and two steals over 22 minutes. He will revert to a bench role Friday due to Norman Powell being cleared to return from a three-game absence while attending to a personal matter.

Gardner had 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two steals in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 127-115 loss to the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Gardner played at least 22 minutes for the third straight game, scoring a season-high 14 points. With Miami dealing with a number of injuries, Gardner has been able to shift up in the rotation. In his three most recent appearances, Gardner has averaged 10.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.3 three-pointers. For now, he can be considered a speculative add in deeper formats.

Gardner is starting Tuesday's game against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gardner will make his second start in the last three games. He could be in for a steady diet of minutes Tuesday without the services of Tyler Herro (ribs), Norman Powell (personal) and Andrew Wiggins (hamstring). Gardner fared well in his last start Saturday against Chicago, finishing with 12 points, 11 rebounds and two steals in 23 minutes.

Gardner will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Gardner made his first career start Saturday, but he will return to a bench role Sunday. In his last five appearances off the bench, Gardner is averaging 4.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 9.6 minutes per contest.

Gardner recorded 12 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds and two steals in 23 minutes during Saturday's 125-118 loss to Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Gardner was a healthy scratch in each of the Heat's two games prior to Saturday's contest, but he was thrust into a starting role against Chicago due to the absences of Tyler Herro (ribs), Norman Powell (personal) and Davion Mitchell (shoulder). Gardner went on to have his most productive game of the season, co-leading the Heat in rebounds while logging the first double-double of his NBA career. He could start in Sunday's rematch against the Bulls if Herro, Powell and Mitchell are sidelined for that contest.

Gardner will start Saturday's game against the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

With Tyler Herro (ribs), Norman Powell (personal) and Davion Mitchell (shoulder) all unavailable, Gardner will step into the starting five for the first time in his career. The two-way player has averaged 5.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 10.5 minutes per game over his last six appearances with the parent club.

Gardner (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Wednesday in the Heat's 133-124 loss to the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

The two-way player had quietly moved into the Miami rotation lately, appearing in each of the Heat's previous six games while averaging 5.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 10.5 minutes per contest. However, with the Heat welcoming Kel'el Ware (hamstring) back from a four-game absence and playing him seven minutes, that was enough for Gardner to lose his spot in the 10-man rotation. Miami will eventually get Davion Mitchell (shoulder) and Tyler Herro (ribs) back in the fold as well, so Gardner's prospects of regaining a regular spot on the second unit wouldn't seem to be promising.