Nets vs Heat: Draft Hopes on the Line

0:00For the NBA, it's March 5th, and here's what's going on. The Brooklyn Nets take on the Miami Heat tonight, with Brooklyn chasing better odds for the 2026 NBA draft. The Nets sit at 15 wins and 46 losses, holding the reverse third seed in the league. They're just a half-game behind Indiana and two games back from Sacramento, who own the worst record right now. Both teams have injury lists that could shake up the match-up. For the Nets, four players are out on g-league assignments, while rookie Egor Dominge sits with left-plantar fascia management. He's been a bright spot this season, averaging 10.3 points and shooting 39% from three. The Heat report more absences, including Simone Fantecchio with a groin strain, Nikola Jovich managing a back issue, and Norman Powell out with a shoulder contusion. Terry Rozier is also away from the team. On a brighter note from Miami, Andrew Wiggins returns after knee-tendonitis, along with Davey on Mitchell from a shoulder issue, Drew Smith with ankle, soreness, Trevor Keele's

1:03and Pele Larson. Wiggins brings solid, better and play to help fill gaps. Tip off is at 6.30pm Central Time from Kaseya's Center in Miami. Nets fans hope for a tough night to keep draft hopes alive. Support for this Dean and Episode comes from our sponsor. Your favorite podcasts, music or sleep sounds coming from your pillow, no earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax.