ALEC BURKS NEWS

Herro scores 30 points to lead Heat to 4th straight win with 118-95 victory over eliminated 76ers

Tyler Herro scored 30 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 118-95 victory over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Starting vs. Philly Burks (back) is available and starting against the 76ers on Saturday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Burks was questionable due to a back problem, but in the end, the veteran shooting guard will remain in the starting lineup and should handle his regular workload. This will be Burks' third straight start, and he's scored in double digits in the previous two.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Philadelphia Burks (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Burks is in jeopardy of missing Saturday's contest due to discomfort in his lower back. The lingering back injury has already cost him seven games in March, and if the veteran guard is sidelined Saturday, Jaime Jaquez and Pelle Larsson are candidates for a bump in minutes.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Thursday Burks (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Hawks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Burks posted 17 points across 24 minutes in the win over the Warriors on Tuesday, and he could remain in that starting role with Duncan Robinson (back) sidelined. He's averaging 11.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game when deployed in a starting role this season.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Thursday Burks (back) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Burks is coming off starting in Tuesday's win against the Warriors but might miss Thursday's game against the Hawks with a back issue. Jaime Jaquez, Davion Mitchell and Duncan Robinson (back) will likely get a boost in minutes against Atlanta if Burks gets ruled out.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 17 points Tuesday Burks supplied 17 points (6-8 FG, 5-7 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 112-86 victory over the Warriors.

Impact Burks got the nod in the starting lineup due to the absence of Duncan Robinson (back), and the veteran made the most of the opportunity, missing just two shots from the floor and finishing as one of the Heat's most reliable scoring weapons. Burks has scored in double digits in three of his five starts this season, and while his fantasy upside will experience an uptick as long as he remains in the starting lineup, the availability of Robinson, as well as other backcourt options, will ultimately determine that going forward.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Heat roll past Warriors in Butler's return game, winning 112-86

Bam Adebayo scored 27 points, Tyler Herro scored 20 and the Miami Heat spoiled Jimmy Butler’s return game with a one-sided 112-86 win over the Golden State Warriors

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Getting starting nod Burks is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Warriors, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Burks will replace Duncan Robinson (back) in the starting lineup Tuesday. Burks has averaged 9.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 25.5 minutes across his four starting appearances this season.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State Warriors jersey history - No. 8 - Alec Burks (2019-20) During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Burks wore only jersey No. 8 and put up 16.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.0 steals...

MARCH 21 • USATODAY.COM

Gets small role off bench in return Burks (back) tallied four points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 14 minutes Wednesday in the Heat's 116-113 loss to the Pistons.

Impact In his return from a seven-game absence due to a low back strain, Burks made his way back into the Miami rotation, replacing Terry Rozier. He didn't provide much of a scoring boost off the bench, and Burks could be at risk of seeing his minutes get cut down a bit if Andrew Wiggins (lower leg) is able to play in the Heat's next game Friday versus the Rockets.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to return Wednesday Burks (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Burks missed the Heat's last seven games due to a back strain, but he's progressed enough in his recovery to return to action Wednesday. He started in the three games prior to his injury, though he'll likely come off the bench and operate under a minutes restriction in his first game back since March 5. In his 10 outings prior to his injury, Burks averaged 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.7 steals over 21.7 minutes per game.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Burks (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Detroit.

Impact Burks was immediately ruled out for each of the club's last three outings due to a back strain, and he's in jeopardy of missing his eighth consecutive contest Wednesday. If the veteran combo guard remains on the shelf, Jaime Jaquez and Duncan Robinson are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Miami hosts Detroit on home skid

Miami is looking to stop its 5-game home losing streak with a victory over Detroit

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Won't play Monday Burks (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Knicks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Burks will miss his seventh consecutive contest due to a back strain. The 33-year-old combo guard's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Pistons.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Miami takes on New York, aims to stop 7-game slide

Miami comes into the matchup with New York after losing seven in a row

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Remaining sidelined Saturday Burks (back) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies.

Impact Burks will miss his sixth straight contest Saturday due to a back strain. The veteran guard's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with the Knicks.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Miami faces Memphis, aims to break road slide

Miami is looking to end its three-game road slide with a win over Memphis

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Another absence coming Burks (back) is out for Friday's game versus the Celtics.

Impact Burks will miss his fifth straight contest Friday due to a back strain. The veteran guard's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Memphis.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Miami takes on Boston, aims to break 5-game slide

Miami looks to end its five-game losing streak when the Miami Heat take on Boston

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Not playing Wednesday Burks (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Wednesday is the fourth straight game Burks will miss due to a back strain, and his next chance to play is Friday against the Celtics. Terry Rozier (illness) and Duncan Robinson figure to see more work off the bench due to Burks' absence.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles faces Miami on 4-game road slide

Los Angeles enters a matchup against Miami after losing four road games in a row

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Iffy for Wednesday Burks (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Burks is in jeopardy of missing a fourth straight game Wednesday due to a back strain. If the veteran swingman remains sidelined against Los Angeles, more playing time off the bench would be available to Duncan Robinson and the probable Terry Rozier (illness).

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't go Monday Burks (back) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Charlotte, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Burks will miss his third consecutive contest due to back soreness. His next chance to feature will come Wednesday against the Clippers. Davion Mitchell and Terry Rozier are candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Burks being sidelined.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE