Heat's Luke Babbitt: Still dealing with groin tightness

Babbitt (groin) was restricted to non-contact work during Monday's practice, Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis:

Babbitt was forced to miss Friday's preseason matchup with the Spurs and continues to experience some pain with his right groin, despite having the full weekend off for rest. His goal is to return at some point during the Heat's final three preseason games, so if that materializes, he should be good to go for the start of the regular season. The Heat have yet to announce a starter at power forward, but Babbitt's injury has likely allowed Derrick Williams to solidify his claim to those duties.