DECEMBER 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
JIMMY BUTLER #22 - SMALL FORWARD - MIAMI HEAT
19.2 PPG •
5.7 RPG •
5.0 APG
19.2 PPG
5.7 RPG
5.0 APG
Heat F Jimmy Butler out vs. Hawks with strained calf Dec 16, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives the ball around Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) during t...
Ruled out for Friday Butler (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Atlanta, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Butler will be unavailable for a second consecutive game due to a strained left calf. However, he'll have a few days to recover before Miami's Christmas Day matchup against Philadelphia on Monday. Jaime Jaquez, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo are candidates to see an uptick in playing time Friday.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Wednesday Butler (calf) will not play Wednesday against Orlando, Wes Goldberg of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Butler suffered a left calf strain during Monday's loss to Minnesota, and the injury will force him to miss Wednesday's game. Friday against Atlanta represents Butler's next opportunity to take the court as he looks to build chemistry with the recently returned Tyler Herro (ankle). Herro will the tasked with sizable offensive burden in Butler's absence.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Every Angle Of Jimmy Butler's GAME-WINNER! 🔥 #TissotBuzzerBeater | December 16, 2023
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Butler wins it at the buzzer for Miami, as Heat top Bulls 118-116
Jimmy Butler hit a step-back jumper as time expired to give the Miami Heat a 118-116 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday nightDECEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posts well-rounded line in loss Butler racked up 20 points (6-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven rebounds and seven assists across 36 minutes during Thursday's 124-116 loss to the Bulls.
Impact Butler didn't shoot well from the field Thursday, but he nonetheless managed to reach the 20-point mark for the 11th time through 21 games this season. The veteran forward also dished a team-high seven assists and added seven boards to round out a solid performance. Butler's numbers are mostly down this season, but he's still been a valuable fantasy asset with 21.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.7 dimes, 0.9 triples and 1.1 steals over 34.0 minutes per contest.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Top distributor in double-double Butler contributed 15 points (4-8 FG, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 115-104 win over the Hornets.
Impact Butler led all players in Wednesday's game in assists while finishing as the lone Heat player with a double-double along with hauling in a half-dozen rebounds in a winning effort. Butler, who set a season-high assist mark, has posted a double-double in three games this season. He has tallied at least 15 points in all but three contests for Miami.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Solid in win Butler amassed 23 points (7-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Monday's 116-114 victory over Charlotte.
Impact Butler was sharp at the free-throw line and efficient overall as part of a well-rounded performance. Averaging 21.9 points across 19 games this season, Butler is attempting a career-high 52.1 percent of his shots in the midrange, connecting on a league-average 40.1 percent of such attempts.
DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exceeds 30 points again 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.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Saturday Butler (ankle) is available to play Saturday against the Pacers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact This is far from surprising, as Butler already played Thursday and posted 36 points with 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.
DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Probable for Saturday Butler (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Erupts for 36 in wild win 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.
Impact 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 himself due to an ankle injury, but his short-term usage figures to skyrocket if Adebayo is forced to miss additional time. In his eight games since Herro was sidelined, Butler's averaging 24.6 points, 4.6 boards, 4.4 assists, 1.3 threes and 1.0 steals.
DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Butler scores 36, Heat get hot late to top Pacers 142-132 and snap a 3-game slide
Jimmy Butler scored 24 of his 36 points in the second half, and the Miami Heat overcame a career-high 44 points from Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton to beat the Pacers 142-132 on Thurs...DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Available Thursday Butler (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jimmy Butler Files 'Emo Jimbo' Trademark After Viral Heat Media Day Appearance The forward intends on selling clothing with the phrase written on it.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Iffy against Indiana Butler (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus Indiana, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heat's Jimmy Butler (ankle) to miss game vs. Bucks Miami's All-Star swingman, Jimmy Butler, will be out of the lineup for a key In-Season Tournament game vs. Milwaukee.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • NBA.COM
Heat F Jimmy Butler (ankle) ruled out vs. Bucks Nov 24, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts during the second quarter against the New York Knicks at...
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ruled out Tuesday Butler (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Shams Charania of The Athleticreports.
Impact This will be the second missed game in a row for Butler. He was unable to practice Monday, but because he was listed as questionable prior to this update, 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.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Tuesday Butler (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't practice Monday Butler (ankle) didn't practice Monday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Saturday Butler (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against the Nets.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Brooklyn Butler is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Nets due to an ankle injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Strong from three as leading scorer 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.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores team-high 25 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.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
