Burks closed Wednesday's 115-101 loss to the Thunder with 11 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 28 minutes.
Burks returned to a bench role after starting in the loss to the Celtics on Feb. 10, but he delivered another solid outing. The veteran sharpshooter has scored in double digits in his last two games. Still, given the inconsistencies of his role in the rotation, he's not likely to be a reliable fantasy option outside of the very deep formats. That could change in the final weeks of the regular season, though.
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Heat's Alec Burks: Slides back to bench
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Burks isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Burks drew a spot start Monday in place of Tyler Herro (illness), but he'll retreat to the bench Wednesday with Herro healthy. Burks has appeared in 27 games for the Heat this season and is averaging 6.0 points and 2.3 rebounds across 16.5 minutes.
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Heat's Alec Burks: Pops for 13 in spot start
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Burks racked up 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and seven rebounds in 26 minutes during Monday's 103-85 loss to the Celtics.
The veteran guard got his first start of the season, taking the place of Tyler Herro (illness), and Burks was one of the few Heat players to have any kind of shooting success against a stifling Celtics defense. Burks hadn't scored in double digits since Jan. 7 and was a DNP - Coach's Decision for nine of the 15 games in between, and there may not be a consistent spot in the rotation for him once Herro and Jaime Jaquez (illness) are healthy.
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Heat's Alec Burks: Starting Monday
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Burks is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Celtics.
It'll be the first start of the season for the veteran swingman, who's making just his third appearance since Jan. 17 in the absence of Tyler Herro (illness). Burks has averaged just 4.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.6 steals in 16.1 minutes over his last seven appearances, but he's set for a boost in playing time Monday.
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Heat's Alec Burks: Produces donut in loss
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Burks provided zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in five minutes during Saturday's 136-100 loss to the Jazz.
Burks continues to play limited minutes off the bench, having scored in double digits only five times this season. In what was easily the Heat's worst performance of the season, many of their secondary pieces were afforded additional run. Burks was not one of those players, indicating his role on this team is not favorable.
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Heat's Alec Burks: Scores 17 points off bench Thursday
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Burks finished Thursday's 89-88 win over the Magic with 17 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds and three steals over 32 minutes.
In a game during which neither team eclipsed 90 points, Burks finished Thursday's contest as the Heat's second-leading scorer behind Tyler Herro (20). Burks has seen significant playing time off the bench in his last two outings after being a healthy DNP in Miami's prior seven contests, and part of that has been due to injuries to Jimmy Butler (illness), Josh Richardson (heel) and Dru Smith (Achilles). Burks will look to carry his momentum into Saturday's game against the Hawks.
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Heat's Alec Burks: Scores 12 off bench
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Burks finished with 12 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 24 minutes during Monday's 110-95 win over the Nets.
Miami was without Jimmy Butler (illness) for a second straight game, while Terry Rozier sat out with a knee issue. Burks doesn't offer much upside when the Heat are at full strength, but he produced when his name was called Monday. Despite a very limited workload this season, Burks is playing quite well with a 47.4 percent mark from beyond the arc.
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Heat's Alec Burks: Barely sees floor in win
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Burks notched two points (1-1 FG) and three rebounds over six minutes during Wednesday's 98-94 victory over the Hornets.
Burks played a season-low six minutes in the win, continuing an underwhelming start to the season. To this point, Burks has scored double-digits only twice, while also racking up six DNP-CD's. Despite his offensive skill set, it appears Burks could be on the outside looking in when it comes to regular and consistent minutes.
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Heat's Alec Burks: Matches season high off bench
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Burks totaled 15 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three assists, two rebounds, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Sunday's 123-118 overtime win over the Mavericks.
Burks lit it up from deep off the bench in extended time Sunday, leading all Heat players in threes made while pacing the bench in scoring and assists. Burks matched his season high in scoring, a mark he also posted Nov. 2. Burks has now connected on at least a trio of threes in three contests this year.
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Heat's Alec Burks: Plays well in win
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Burks registered seven points (3-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds and three assists across 19 minutes during Monday's 106-89 win over the 76ers.
Miami was shorthanded for this contest, and Burks made the most of the handful of minutes he received. Miami is off until Nov. 24 against Dallas, but it remains to be seen if Terry Rozier (foot) and Jaime Jaquez (ankle) will be ready for that contest.
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Heat's Alec Burks: Does damage from three
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Burks finished with 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-7 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 118-98 victory over Washington.
Burks led the Miami bench with 15 points and put together an impressive scoring performance after finishing with nine points over his last two appearances combined. The 33-year-old has been a weapon from downtown in three games this season, drilling eight triples on 11 attempts. Burks' playing time will be worth monitoring going forward, as he can certainly add three-point production for fantasy managers if given consistent opportunities.
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Heat's Alec Burks: Cleared to suit up Wednesday
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Burks (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Magic, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
As expected, Burks is good to go for the regular season after resting during the preseason finale. The veteran guard is expected to serve a depth role behind Terry Rozier and Tyler Herro.
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Heat's Alec Burks: Sitting out Friday
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Burks won't play in Friday's preseason game versus the Grizzlies for rest purposes, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Burks hasn't suffered an injury but will sit out Miami's preseason finale. The veteran guard should be good to go for the Heat's regular-season opener against Orlando on Oct. 23.
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Heat's Alec Burks: Set to play Tuesday
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Burks (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Spurs, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Burks will return to action Tuesday after sitting out Miami's previous preseason contest for rest purposes. The veteran is expected to serve as one of Miami's primary backups in the backcourt.
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Heat's Alec Burks: Given day off
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Burks has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason matchup against the Pelicans for rest purposes, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
With Tyler Herro out due to a groin strain, Burks started at shooting guard in the Heat's preseason opener. However, Herro is back and Burks will now get a night off. The veteran's next opportunity to play during the preseason will come Tuesday against the Spurs.
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Heat's Alec Burks: Back to bench
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Burks won't start Sunday's preseason game against the Pelicans.
With Tyler Herro sidelined by a minor groin issue, Burks started at shooting guard during Miami's preseason-opening win over the Hornets. However, the veteran will shift back to the bench Sunday with Herro returning to game action.
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Heat's Alec Burks: Starting in preseason opener
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Burks is in the starting five for Tuesday's preseason game against the Hornets.
Burks signed a one-year deal with the Heat this offseason and will get to make his team debut in the starting lineup. However, the return of Tyler Herro (groin) will likely send Burks to Miami's bench unit.
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Heat's Alec Burks: Gets one-year deal from Miami
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Burks agreed to a one-year contract with the Heat on Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
After spending the first seven years of his career in Utah, Burks has moved around the league over the last six seasons, most recently playing for the Pistons and Knicks during the 2023-24 campaign. Over 66 regular-season appearances in 2023-24, he averaged 10.4 points and 2.3 rebounds in 18.4 minutes per game. Burks will likely have to settle for a bench role once again this season due to Miami's talent in the backcourt, but he's a decent scorer who has been relatively productive from the perimeter over the past few seasons.
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Knicks' Alec Burks: Steps up off bench in Game 7
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Burks tallied 26 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 27 minutes in Sunday's 130-109 loss to Indiana in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Burks provided New York with strong play off the bench in the winner-take-all contest, leading all bench players in Sunday's game in scoring while ending as one of two Knicks with 25 or more points in the season-ending loss. Burks, who didn't appear in the postseason prior to the series against the Pacers, set a playoff high in scoring while tallying 15 or more points in three of his final four games.
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Knicks' Alec Burks: Drops team-high 20 points
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Burks contributed 20 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes during Sunday's 121-89 loss to the Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
With the Pacers jumping out to a huge lead and Jalen Brunson looking less than 100 percent, Burks saw extended playing time and made the most of his opportunity. We know Burks can put up points in a hurry when afforded meaningful playing time. However, with that said, New York fans will be hoping this is not the case in Game 5 on Tuesday, given his outbursts tend to come when the Knicks are on the wrong end of the blowout.
