ALEC BURKS NEWS

Produces donut in loss 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.

Impact Burks continues to play limited minutes off the bench, having scored 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 a favorable one.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Produces donut in loss 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Herro makes go-ahead jumper with 0.5 seconds left as Heat beat Magic 89-88

Tyler Herro hit a 19-foot jumper with 0.5 seconds left to give the Miami Heat an 89-88 win over the Orlando Magic

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 17 points off bench Thursday 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.

Impact In a game where 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.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 off bench 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.

Impact Miami were 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 upon Monday. Despite a very limited workload this season, Burks is playing quite well with a 47.4 percent mark from beyond the arc.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Barely sees floor in win Burks notched two points (1-1 FG) and three rebounds over six minutes during Wednesday's 98-94 victory over the Hornets.

Impact 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 as though Burks could be on the outside looking in when it comes to regular and consistent minutes.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matches season high off bench Burks totaled 15 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Sunday's 123-118 overtime win over the Mavericks.

Impact Burks light 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 three threes in three contests this year.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Butler scores season-high 33, Heat hold off Mavericks 123-118 in OT

Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 33 points, leading the Miami Heat to a 123-118 overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays well in win 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.

Impact Miami were very 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.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Does damage from three 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.

Impact 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 thee-point production for fantasy managers if given consistent opportunities.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to suit up Wednesday 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Friday Burks won't play in Friday's preseason game versus the Grizzlies for rest purposes, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Tuesday Burks (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Spurs, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Given day off Sunday Burks is out due to a scheduled day of rest for Sunday's preseason matchup against the Pelicans, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Burks started at shooting guard in the Heat's preseason opener with Tyler Herro out with a groin strain. However, Herro is back and Burks will sit. The veteran's next opportunity to play during the preseason will come Tuesday against the Spurs.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Burks won't start Sunday's preseason game against the Pelicans.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in preseason opener Burks is in the starting five for Tuesday's preseason game against the Hornets.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to one-year deal with Miami Burks agreed to a one-year contract with the Heat on Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact 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 last year, 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.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Confidential: Is the Thibs Method successful or shortsighted?

Scouts, GMs and executives weigh in on whether Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau's short rotation and heavy minutes should be viewed as effective o...

MAY 22, 2024

Steps up off bench in Game 7 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 Semifinal...

Impact 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.

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Burks giving ailing Knicks some much-needed depth scoring: 'True pro' The 13-year-NBA veteran went 5-for-8 from three-point range in 23 minutes off the bench, his third consecutive postseason game contributing...

MAY 15, 2024 • NYPOST.COM

Drops team-high 20 points 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 S...

Impact Burks made the most of a favorable situation, pouring in 20 points as the Knicks were blown out by the Pacers. We know Burks can put up points in a hurry when afforded meaningful playing time. With that said, New York fans will be hoping this is not the case moving forward given his outbursts tend to come when the Knicks are on the wrong end of the blowout.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

New York, Indiana tied 2-2 heading to game 5

The Indiana Pacers visit the New York Knicks for game five of the Eastern Conference second round with the series tied 2-2

MAY 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pacers rout shorthanded Knicks 121-89 to even series in Game 4

The Pacers rolled to their second-biggest playoff victory ever, beating the Knicks 121-89 on Sunday to even the Eastern Conference semifinal...

MAY 12, 2024

Cracks rotation Wednesday Burks closed Wednesday's 130-121 victory over the Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with zero points (0-1 FG) in one minute.

Impact Burks dusted himself off Wednesday, leaving the bench for the first time this postseason. Jalen Brunson was forced to the locker room during the second quarter, affording one minute of playing time to Burks. Given Brunson was able to return to the game, it is unlikely we see Burks again anytime soon.

MAY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handles light role in return Burks (shoulder) tallied five points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 12 minutes Sunday in the Knicks' 113-112 win over the Thunder.

Impact Burks was back in action after a three-game absence due to a sprained shoulder but wasn't able to make much of an impression during his time on the court. He'll likely hold down a minor role in New York's rotation in the short term, but he could see his playing time disappear entirely once the team gets OG Anunoby (elbow) and Julius Randle (shoulder) back from injury.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE