Heat's Dion Waiters: No MRI needed for left ankle sprain

Waiters isn't expected to require an MRI for his sprained left ankle, Anthony Chiang of the Palm Beach Post reports.

Analysis:

It's a sign that Waiters is progressing better from the injury than initially expected, though he'll still likely be in store to miss additional time after already sitting out two games. The Heat have been leaning on Josh Richardson more heavily while Waiters has been out, with Richardson averaging 12.0 points, 2.0 assists, 1.5 rebounds, 1.5 three-pointers and 1.0 block in 34.5 minutes while starting the last two contests.