Heat's Jimmy Butler: Out again Wednesday

Butler (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

The 31-year-old was expected to clear the NBA's health and safety protocols Monday, but he'll still be sidelined for his ninth straight contest. Butler hasn't seen game action since Jan. 9 and will likely need to ramp up his conditioning once cleared to retake the court.