Tyler Herro is anticipated to miss ‘probably a couple of weeks’ due to a sprained right ankle.

According to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, Heat guard Tyler Herro expects to miss “probably a couple weeks” after spraining his right ankle in Wednesday’s game against Memphis. After shooting a floater in the first quarter, Herro fell on Jaren Jackson Jr.’s foot. He collapsed on the court in agony, then staggered to the locker room with no weight on his ankle.

“It was something I felt right when it happened,” Herro went on to say. “I felt it and mentally knew it.” My ankle started crunching and cracking. ‘Yeah, that’ll do it,’ I think. ‘I’m done,’ I honestly told the bench. I can’t go on like this.’ It’s unfortunate, but I’ll just keep working hard. I’ve been through this before, so I’m simply going to keep working.”

Although X-rays were negative, Herro returned to Miami this morning for an MRI with the team’s medical staff, according to Chiang. He was averaging 25.3 points per game entering Wednesday, and his absence would be a big issue for a squad that already has the league’s fifth-worst offensive rating.

In Herro’s absence, Duncan Robinson began the second half, and Dru Smith came off the bench for roughly 15 minutes. Kyle Lowry took on a larger role, according to Chiang, scoring season highs of 17 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists.

“It’s a process at this point,” stated Bam Adebayo. “When we get him back, we’ll get him back.” The most important thing for him is to stay healthy and to continue performing at the great level he has.

There’s more from the Southeast Division:

• Hornets guard Terry Rozier doesn’t have a timetable to return from the left adductor strain he suffered Saturday night, per Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Addressing the media for the first time since the injury, Rozier said it happened on a routine play. “It was just going downhill,” said Rozier, who has already been ruled out for Friday’s game. “I think just trying to do an in-and-out. I’ve watched the play a lot of times and I think I just dragged my foot, and it kind of tweaked in the groin area. So, it kind of strained it and that’s what happened. But I’ve never had an injury like that before, so that’s why I kind of reacted like that. But I’ll be fine.”
• With Rozier sidelined, the Hornets have inserted Brandon Miller into their starting lineup, Boone adds. The No. 2 overall pick has gotten off to a strong start and is among the rookie leaders in points, rebounds, assists and minutes per game. “He’s doing good,” Rozier said. “He’s just getting his feet wet. He’s one of those guys that just gets better day-by-day, like really huge too. So, I’m happy to see his growth … I think we all are. I’m happy he’s in that position to start.”
• Mexico City will host tonight’s game between the Magic and the Hawks, shining a spotlight on a location that could be considered for the NBA’s next round of expansion, according to Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press.