Andrew Wiggins out with tendinitis

Mar 7, 2026 10:59 AM

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins did not play on Friday because of bilateral patellar tendinitis, the team confirmed on social media.

Head coach Erik Spoelstra explained before the game that the discomfort had lingered for several days and did not improve enough for Wiggins to suit up, though the team is optimistic the issue will not keep him out long.

“He’s dealt with it for the last handful of days, and it didn’t loosen up enough today to be available,” Spoelstra said before the game, per Jackson.

“But hopefully we can treat him and hopefully make sure it’s a short-term thing.”

Norman Powell was also unavailable, sitting out his fourth consecutive game due to a right groin strain.

Simone Fontecchio missed his second straight contest with a strained left groin, continuing a stretch in which the team has had to manage multiple injuries across the rotation.

“We have some competitive, tough-minded guys in the locker room,” Spoelstra said of his players attempting to shorten timelines for absences.

“We do want to be responsible. That was the case with Norm and Timo (Fontecchio). Hopefully, if you get to things early and you really attack it with the rehab, it can be shorter term.”