Butler provided 33 points (12-23 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 9-9 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 37 minutes during Saturday's 144-129 loss to the Pacers.
Butler suited up for a second straight contest following a two-game absence due an ankle injury. The star forward was great again despite Miami's loss, leading the team with 33 points and chipping in five boards along with five dimes. Butler has averaged 34.5 points over 37.5 minutes in the pair of games following his return from the ankle issue, so the injury doesn't seem to be lingering.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Will play Saturday
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Butler (ankle) is available to play Saturday against the Pacers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
This is far from surprising, as Butler played Thursday and posted 36 points and 10 rebounds in a win over the Pacers. The ankle issue is not severe enough to keep him on the sidelines, and the veteran forward should be ready to handle a full workload and a high usage rate, especially with Bam Adebayo (hip) out once again.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Probable for Saturday
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Butler (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Butler returned from a two-game absence Thursday against Indiana and posted 36 points, 10 rebounds and three assists in 38 minutes during the win. Although he continues to deal with the ankle issue, he'll likely be able to suit up for Saturday's rematch.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Erupts for 36 in wild win
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Butler produced 36 points (9-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 18-20 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists over 38 minutes during Thursday's 142-132 win over the Pacers.
The veteran forward tied his season high in scoring and produced his second double-double of the campaign as he carried the load for a Heat roster that's still without Tyler Herro (ankle) and which saw Bam Adebayo (hip) play only 12 minutes Thursday. Butler had missed the last two games due to an ankle injury, but his short-term usage figures to skyrocket if Adebayo is forced to miss additional time. In eight appearances since Herro was sidelined, Butler's averaging 24.6 points, 4.6 boards, 4.4 assists, 1.3 threes and 1.0 steals.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Available Thursday
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Butler (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
The Heat indicated that Butler would warm up with the intent to play Thursday, and he'll officially be able to return from a two-game absence. Over his last seven appearances, he's averaged 23.0 points, 4.6 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 33.3 minutes per game.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Iffy against Indiana
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Butler (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus Indiana, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Butler is in danger of missing his third straight game Thursday due to a right ankle sprain. Caleb Martin, Josh Richardson and Jaime Jaquez will likely continue to see increased minutes if Butler is ruled out.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Ruled out Tuesday
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Butler (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Shams Charania of The Athleticreports.
This will be the second missed game in a row for Butler. He was unable to practice Monday, but he was listed as questionable prior to this update, so it's safe to assume that he will be day-to-day going forward. His next chance to play is Thursday against the Pacers. With Butler sidelined, there will be more opportunities for guys like Jaime Jaquez, Jamal Cain and Caleb Martin, especially given Tyler Herro (ankle) remains out.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Questionable for Tuesday
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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.
