Butler (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Butler sat out Saturday's loss to the Nets due to a right ankle sprain and was unable to participate in practice Monday. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Tuesday's matchup, but Caleb Martin and Jamal Cain would be candidates to see additional minutes once again if Butler remains out.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Doesn't practice Monday
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Butler (ankle) didn't practice Monday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Butler missed Saturday's loss to Brooklyn due to a right ankle sprain, marking his third absence of the season. His status for Tuesday's In-Season Tournament game versus Milwaukee remains to be determined, but the All-Star forward isn't trending in the right direction after missing Monday's practice.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Ruled out Saturday
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Butler (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against the Nets.
This will be the third missed game of the season for Butler, and this one comes on the second leg of a back-to-back after he played 37 minutes Friday against the Knicks. Kyle Lowry will see increased usage Friday, and there will be more opportunities for guys like Jaime Jaquez, Caleb Martin and Josh Richardson.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Questionable against Brooklyn
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Butler is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Nets due to an ankle injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Butler is in danger of missing his third game this season on the second leg of Miami's back-to-back Saturday. If Butler is ruled out, Jaime Jaquez Caleb Martin and Josh Richardson are candidates to receive increased minutes.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Strong from three as leading scorer
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Butler supplied 23 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 100-98 loss to New York.
Butler led all Miami players in scoring and threes made while ending perfect from the free throw line in a team-leading 37 minutes of action. Butler posted his highest point total in his last three outings, having recorded 20 or more points in seven outings this season. He also tallied his third game of the season with a perfect mark from the free throw line.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Scores team-high 25
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Butler racked up 25 points (8-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 33 minutes of action during Saturday's 102-97 loss to Chicago.
Butler helped spark a 22-1 run to start the game for Miami, but Chicago gradually mounted a comeback and outscored Miami by 13 points in the fourth quarter to steal the victory. Butler attempted a season-high six threes in the loss, and his shot diet is becoming slightly more perimeter-oriented with unproven shooters such as Haywood Highsmith and Jaime Jaquez playing sizable roles.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Explodes for 36 points in victory
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Butler finished Thursday's 122-115 victory over Brooklyn with 36 points (12-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 10-11 FT), five rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal over 35 minutes.
Butler was dominant Thursday and delivered one of his best all-around performances of the campaign. The star forward has posted back-to-back games with at least 30 points for the first time in 2023-24 and is averaging 24.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game in November. The lack of consistency on a game-to-game basis has been a small issue at times, but other than that, it's been business as usual for the veteran.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Prime form in win
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Butler notched 32 points (10-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 11-14 FT), five assists, four rebounds and two steals across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 111-105 victory over the Hornets.
In a battle of two shorthanded squads, Butler carved up the Hornets, posting his first 30-point performance of the season. Butler is returning to his trademark foul-drawing ways, compiling 23 free-throw attempts across his last two games.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Good to go Sunday
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Butler (personal) is officially available to play against the Spurs on Sunday.
Butler sat out Saturday's victory over Atlanta while tending to the personal matter but will be back in action for the second half of a back-to-back set. He'll return to a Miami rotation that will be missing Tyler Herro (ankle) for the foreseeable future, as well as Cody Martin (knee).
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Won't play Saturday
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Butler is out for Saturday's game versus the Hawks due to personal reasons, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
It doesn't appear as though Butler's knee injury is keeping him out of Saturday's contest, but rather personal reasons. Jaime Jaquez, Duncan Robinson, Jamal Cain and Josh Richardson are all candidates to receive increased minutes in his absence. Butler's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with the Spurs.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Probable against Atlanta
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Butler (knee) is probable for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Butler continues to deal with right knee tendinitis, but it appears likely that he'll be able to play through the issue again Saturday. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 19.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 steals in 33.2 minutes per game.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Nails two triples in victory
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Butler closed Wednesday's 108-102 victory over the Grizzlies with 15 points (5-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 35 minutes.
Butler has converted 5-of-8 three-point attempts over Miami's last two contests despite making just two in his first five appearances of the season. Butler took a backseat to Bam Adebayo in Wednesday's win but could see an uptick in shot attempts with the Heat's leading scorer, Tyler Herro (ankle), likely headed toward a multi-week absence.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Good to go Wednesday
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Butler (knee) will be available Wednesday against the Grizzlies, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Butler had been dealing with some tendinitis in his knee, but his status was never thought to be in much doubt. He'll take the floor in Memphis as the Heat begin a four-game road swing. In Monday's win over the Lakers, Butler finished with 28 points, six assists, four rebounds and two steals in 37 minutes.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Probable for Wednesday
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Butler is probable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies due to right knee tendinitis, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Butler continues to deal with tendinitis in his right knee but hasn't missed a game due to the issue, with his only absence coming during the second half of back-to-back set for rest purposes. The All-Star forward posted 28 points (9-15 FG), six assists, four rebounds and two steals in 37 minutes during Monday's one-point victory over the Lakers.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Goes for 28 against LAL
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Butler recorded 28 points (9-15 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals over 37 minutes during Monday's 108-107 victory over the Lakers.
Butler led the Heat in scoring during this tight win, but he also submitted a strong fantasy line with decent contributions in other categories. The star forward has been battling a nagging knee injury, but that hasn't stopped him from putting up at least 20 points in each of his last three outings.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Cleared to play Monday
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Butler (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Lakers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
As expected, Butler has been upgraded from probable to available and will play in a fourth straight game despite battling knee tendinitis. Over his last three appearances, the All-Star forward has averaged 17.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 31.3 minutes per game.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Probable Monday
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Butler (knee) is probable for Monday's game against the Lakers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Butler is dealing with knee tendinitis, but he appears on track to play Monday. Butler has posted back-to-back 20-point games while logging 31 and 34 minutes in his last two contests.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Scores 20 efficient points in win
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Butler registered 20 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three steals over 31 minutes during Friday's 121-114 win over Washington.
Butler took just 11 field-goal attempts over 31 minutes, but he still reached the 20-point mark thanks to an efficient shooting effort. The star forward has been battling a knee issue for most of the season but has missed just one game and has now logged consecutive 20-point performances. Butler's overall early season numbers (17.2 points per game on 40.3 percent shooting from the field, 7.2 boards, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals) are a bit down in comparison to recent campaigns, but there's no reason to panic given his career-long consistency.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Will play Friday
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Butler (knee) will play Friday against the Wizards, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
As expected, Butler has been upgraded from probable to available and will play in a third straight game despite battling a lingering knee issue. Butler hasn't been at his best yet this season, averaging just 16.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 32.8 minutes across four appearances, but he may turn things up for Miami's first game of the inaugural In-Season Tournament.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Expected to play Friday
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Butler (knee) is probable for Friday's game versus the Wizards, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Butler continues to deal with a nagging knee injury but is expected to suit up for the third straight game Friday. Butler's lingering knee injury could explain why he has gotten off to a slow start this season, as he is averaging 16.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 32.8 minutes on 35.7 percent shooting from three across his first four appearances.
