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July 8, 2026
Won't play again this summer
Gardner (ankle) won't participate in the Las Vegas Summer League, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Analysis
Gardner's Summer League is over because of an ankle sprain he suffered in Friday's California Classic opener in San Francisco against the Spurs. The swingman is missing out on valuable reps as he competes for a rotation spot with the Heat, but he does have plenty of time to recuperate for training camp in the fall.
July 7, 2026
Ruled out for Monday
Gardner (ankle) won't play Monday against the Warriors Gold, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis
Gardner tweaked his ankle in Miami's California Classic opener and proceeded to miss the rest of the tournament. For now, he should be considered questionable for Friday's Summer League game against the Bucks in Las Vegas.
July 5, 2026
Not playing Sunday
Gardner (ankle) won't play in Sunday's California Classic Summer League game against the Lakers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis
Gardner sustained a sprained left ankle in Friday's Summer League win over the Spurs and will be held out of the front end of this back-to-back set. His next chance to play will come against Warriors Gold on Monday.
July 4, 2026
Won't return Friday
Gardner (ankle) won't return to Friday's California Classic Summer League game against the Spurs, Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel reports. He will finish with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3P), four rebounds and two assists across seven minutes.
Analysis
Gardner is one of only two players on the Summer League roster on a standard deal. The 25-year-old wasn't a routine contributor for Miami during the 2025-26 campaign, though he averaged 8.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.1 blocks, 1.4 steals and 50.0 percent shooting from deep across 21.0 minutes in seven regular-season starts. Gardner should be considered questionable ahead of Sunday's Summer League meeting with the Lakers.
