Butler (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Butler sat out the second half of Miami's back-to-back set Monday in Boston after experiencing soreness in his right knee during Sunday's loss in Toronto. If he can suit up, the All-Star forward may not have any limitations. Over his last six appearances, Butler has averaged 22.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 0.8 steals in 33.7 minutes per game.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Ruled out for Monday
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Butler (knee) is listed out for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Butler suffered a right knee injury Sunday against the Raptors, but the good news for Miami is that his diagnosis is soreness according to the injury report. With Butler sitting out Monday, players such as Tyler Herro and Terry Rozier could see a bump in usage, while Jaime Jaquez could offer more upside in fantasy formats as well. For now, Butler should be considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Tweaks knee late Sunday
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Butler suffered an apparent right knee injury while driving to the basket with 1:27 remaining in Sunday's 119-116 loss to the Raptors and acknowledged afterward that he's uncertain to play in Monday's game in Boston, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. "I don't know," Butler said Sunday, when asked about whether he would miss time due to the knee issue. "I ain't even there yet. I'm, just happy to be able to put this sleeve on [the knee], do all this treatment. We'll see how I feel whenever I wake up in the morning, get all the treatment that I can get and hopefully I'm ready to rock."
Butler looked to be in pain and was favoring the knee after falling to the floor when he was fouled by the Raptors' Davion Mitchell on a drive to the basket. He converted the field-goal attempt and stayed in the game to hit the ensuing free throw, but with the knee issue affecting his mobility, Butler headed to the bench with 24 seconds remaining in the contest. He finished the contest with 17 points (6-9 FG, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 34 minutes. Given that Butler previously dealt with an MCL sprain in his right knee late last season and missed the Heat's first-round playoff series loss to the Celtics as a result, fantasy managers should prepare for the possibility that the star forward misses time.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Scores 26 points Friday
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Butler logged 26 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), two rebounds, six assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 121-111 victory over the Raptors.
Butler has been slightly disappointing in most formats this season, but he delivered one of his most efficient performances of the campaign Friday. He's been turning things around of late, and the veteran has scored at least 23 points in four of his last five appearances since returning from a four-game absence in mid-November.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Will be available Friday
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Butler (back) is available for Friday's game against the Raptors, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
The Heat will be close to full strength Friday, with Butler leading the way after he was listed as probable on Thursday's injury report. Since missing four games with an ankle injury in mid-November, Butler is averaging 23.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 0.5 steals per game.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Expected to play Friday
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Butler is probable for Friday's game against the Raptors due to back tightness.
Butler posted six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 98-94 win over the Hornets before exiting due to a tight back. It appears the veteran's removal was simply precautionary, and he should be back in action Friday. Before Wednesday's game, Butler had scored at least 23 points in three straight appearances, averaging 28.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 36.3 minutes per game.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Battles back issue Wednesday
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Butler provided six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 98-94 win over the Hornets before sitting out the final 14:57 of the game due to a tight back, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Despite the limited playing time, Butler drilled two triples before his exit late in the third quarter, nearly matching his combined total (three) from his first 11 appearances of the season. With head coach Erik Spoelstra opting to stay away from Butler in the fourth quarter, the Heat turned to Haywood Highsmith, Duncan Robinson and Jaime Jaquez to help fill the vacated minutes. Butler should be viewed as day-to-day heading into the Heat's next game Friday versus the Raptors.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Drops team-high 23 in loss
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Butler racked up 23 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 11-13 FT), four rebounds and five assists across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 106-103 loss to the Bucks.
The 35-year-old led the Heat in scoring on the night, although he failed to produce at least 30 points for a third straight game. Butler has been particularly busy at the free-throw line since missing four games with an ankle injury, making at least 13 trips to the charity stripe in each of his last three contests. During that brief stretch, Butler averaged 28.7 points, 7.7 boards and 5.3 assists while shooting 61.0 percent from the floor and 83.3 percent on all those free throws.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Surpasses 30 points in overtime win
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Butler posted 33 points (11-17 FG, 11-16 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 123-118 overtime win over the Mavericks.
Butler did it all for Miami in Sunday's extended contest, leading all players in scoring while handing out a team-best assist total and coming up one rebound shy of a double-double showing. Butler has been red hot of late, posting at least 30 points, nine rebounds and five assists in two straight outings.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Good to go Sunday
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Butler (illness) will play in Sunday's game against the Mavericks, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
Butler missed Saturday's practice due to the illness, though he should be good to shoulder his normal workload Sunday. The veteran forward returned to game action in Monday's win over the 76ers after missing four consecutive games with a sprained right ankle, during which he logged 30 points (8-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 13-13 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one steal across 34 minutes.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Iffy against Dallas
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Butler (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Mavericks.
Butler missed Saturday's practice due to an illness and could be forced to sit out Sunday. If Butler is unable to suit up against Dallas, Haywood Highsmith, Jaime Jaquez and Pelle Larsson are all candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Battling sickness
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Butler didn't practice Saturday due to illness, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Butler made his return from a four-game absence due to a sprained ankle Monday, but he's back on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game with an illness. If he's unable to play, Duncan Robinson and Jaime Jaquez could see more minutes.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Outstanding numbers in return
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Butler (ankle) registered 30 points (8-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 13-13 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one steal across 34 minutes Monday in the Heat's 106-89 win over the 76ers.
A sprained right ankle had kept Butler out for the last four games, but he looked as good as ever in his return to action, establishing a new season-high mark in scoring while doing so with a perfect showing from the free-throw line on heavy volume. Butler had gotten off to a sluggish start from the charity stripe with a 73.2 percent success rate on 56 attempts, but he improved his mark by five percentage points Monday. The strong production on the glass and as a distributor all while committing no turnovers on the night made Butler's line all the more valuable for managers who roster him in nine-category leagues.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Won't play Sunday
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Butler (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Pacers.
Butler will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a right ankle sprain. Haywood Highsmith will likely receive the starting nod once again, and without Butler, the former has averaged 10.0 points, 3.0 steals and 2.7 rebounds across 31.3 minutes over the last three regular-season games (three starts). Butler's next chance to suit up will come in the second leg of a back-to-back set against the 76ers on Monday.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Iffy against Indiana
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Butler (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Pacers, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Butler could return to action Sunday after missing Miami's last three contests with an ankle injury. If the star forward can suit up against Indiana, he will likely reclaim his starting spot from Haywood Highsmith.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Remains out Friday
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Butler (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pacers.
Butler is set to miss his third straight game Friday due to a sprained right ankle. Haywood Highsmith will likely receive another start in his absence. Butler's next chance to suit up is Sunday's rematch with Indiana.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Absent from practice
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Butler (ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Butler has missed Miami's last two contests while dealing with a right ankle sprain. The star forward's absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability for Friday's matchup with Indiana.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Won't play Tuesday
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Butler (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Butler will miss a second straight game due to a right ankle sprain. Haywood Highsmith and Kevin Love started at the forward spots during Sunday's win over Minnesota, but Jaime Jaquez, Pelle Larsson and Duncan Robinson are also candidates for increased roles until Butler is cleared to return. Butler's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Indiana.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Ruled out against Minnesota
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Butler (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game versus the TImberwolves, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Butler will miss his first game of the season Sunday due to a sprained right ankle he suffered against Denver. In the star forward's absence, Jaime Jaquez (illness), Haywood Highsmith, Pelle Larsson and Duncan Robinson are all candidates to receive increased playing time. Butler's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Detroit.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Won't return Friday
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Butler won't return to Friday's game against the Nuggets due to a right ankle sprain, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
The star forward will end the contest with two points (1-2 FG), one rebound and two assists in seven assists after he suffered the injury while attempting to drive past Nuggets guard Jamal Murray in the first quarter. After evaluating Butler in the locker room, the Heat quickly ruled him out for the remainder of the contest. Head coach Erik Spoelstra could provide more details on Butler's injury after the game, but for now, the 35-year-old can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Sunday's contest in Minnesota.
