JIMMY BUTLER NEWS

Will play Friday Butler (knee) will play Friday against the Wizards, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact As expected, Butler has been upgraded from probable to available and will play in a third straight game despite battling a lingering knee issue. Butler hasn't been at his best yet this season, averaging just 16.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 32.8 minutes across four appearances, but he may turn things up for Miami's first game of the inaugural In-Season Tournament.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Friday Butler (knee) is probable for Friday's game versus the Wizards, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Butler continues to deal with a nagging knee injury but is expected to suit up for the third straight game Friday. Butler's lingering knee injury could explain why he has gotten off to a slow start this season, as he is averaging 16.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 32.8 minutes on 35.7 percent shooting from three across his first four appearances.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boosts offense despite knee issue Butler closed Wednesday's 109-105 loss to the Nets with 20 points (7-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 34 minutes.

Impact Butler was upgraded from questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against Brooklyn. He finished second on the team in rebounds, despite his knee issue. Butler was one of three Heat players with 20 or more points in the losing effort. Wednesday marked the first time Butler reached the 20-point mark this season. Butler has averaged 16.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists over 32.8 minutes in four contests this year.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boosts offense despite knee issue Butler closed Wednesday's 109-105 loss to the Nets with 20 points (7-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 34 minutes.

Impact Butler was upgraded from questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against Brooklyn. He finished second on the team in rebounds, despite his knee issue. Butler was one of three Heat players with 20 or more points in the losing effort. Wednesday marked the first time Butler reached the 20-point mark this season. Butler has averaged 16.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists over 32.8 minutes in four contests this year.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Wednesday Butler (knee) will play Wednesday against the Nets, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Butler was initially listed as questionable for the contest but got upgraded to probable early Wednesday. Through three games, the All-Star forward is averaging just 15.3 points on 32.5 percent shooting, so a bounce-back performance should be on the way soon.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Butler (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's matchup in Brooklyn, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Butler missed the second half of Miami's first back-to-back set this year but returned to action Monday and posted 13 points (4-11) in 29 minutes during a loss to Milwaukee. Following that contest, he landed on the injury report as questionable for Wednesday's game due to right knee tendinitis. Butler has battled knee issues in the past, so his presence on the injury report sparked concern. However, it appears that the issue is minor. If Butler suits up, he'll be looking for a bounce-back performance following a slow start to the campaign. Through three appearances, he's averaging just 15.3 points on 32.5 percent shooting.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Brooklyn Butler is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Nets due to right knee tendinitis.

Impact Butler is in danger of missing his second game this season, this time due to a knee injury. If the star forward is ruled out, Josh Richardson, Jaime Jaquez and Duncan Robinson are candidates to receive increased minutes.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production in loss Butler chipped in 13 points (4-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block across 29 minutes during Monday's 122-114 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Butler dominated Milwaukee during the first round of the 2022-23 postseason, but he was average during the first meeting with the Bucks this season. In fact, Butler hasn't been anywhere near the player he was in the playoffs to begin the 2023-24 campaign. During Miami's run to the NBA Finals, Butler averaged 26.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.8 steals in 39.7 minutes across 22 appearances. Through four games this season, he is averaging just 15.3 points and 3.7 assists in 32.3 minutes and has already taken a game off for rest purposes. Butler will surely find his groove eventually, but he's not off to a great start.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not on injury report Butler (rest) isn't on the injury report for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Butler rested during Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, but he'll be back in action Monday. Over his first two appearances of the season, he's averaged 16.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 34.0 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heat rest Jimmy Butler against Timberwolves; Kevin Love also sits with shoulder injury

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was held out of the game at Minnesota to rest

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting Saturday Butler will not play in Saturday's tilt against the Timberwolves for rest purposes, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The Heat are playing the second night of a back-to-back set and will err on the side of caution with Butler as he ramps up for the season. The veteran wing is averaging 16.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.5 blocks across 34.0 minutes in two games this year. In his absence, Tyler Herro figures to see a more dominant role on offense, while Duncan Robinson and rookie Jaime Jaquez could see bigger workloads.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double against Detroit Butler produced 19 points (6-18 FG, 7-9 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 103-102 victory over the Pistons.

Impact The veteran forward led the Heat in boards on the night in a solid all-around performance. Butler has averaged better than 20 points a night in each of the three prior seasons, and there's no reason to think his scoring will take a step back in 2023-24 given his key role and big workload for Miami.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dave Hyde: Jimmy Butler is center of Heat hope even more after oddest of offseasons MIAMI — The door swung open, the media cameras and tape recorders entered the gym and Jimmy Butler already stood against one wall at the end...

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

Goes through practice Butler (dental procedure) practiced Monday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Butler did not play in the preseason, but the Heat were never concerned that he would miss Opening Night against Detroit on Wednesday. Fantasy managers can go ahead and pencil him into their lineups.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Butler (dental procedure) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Rockets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Butler has been absent for a handful of preseason games due to multiple dental procedures, but there hasn't been any indication he's in danger of missing regular-season action. Miami opens the 2023-24 campaign at home against Detroit on Oct. 25.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heat move closer to whole, but uncertain of Butler's bite MIAMI — The question for the Miami Heat now is whether Jimmy Butler can put some teeth into the team’s preseason.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Doesn't travel, could play Friday Butler (dental procedure) didn't travel with the Heat for their road trip but could join the team later and suit up for Friday's preseason game against Houston, Wes Goldberg of the...

Impact Butler missed two games earlier in the preseason due to a dental procedure, and he'll undergo another one Thursday. While he isn't yet with the team in Houston, the Heat indicated that there's still a chance he's available for Friday's preseason finale. It would be surprising to see him unavailable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pistons, but it's possible he faces a minutes restriction if he isn't able to ramp up during Friday's exhibition game.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Butler has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Nets due to conditioning issues, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Butler missed Miami's last two preseason games following a dental procedure, but he returned to practice Tuesday. However, he's working on his conditioning and will be held out of game action Wednesday. His final chance to suit up during the preseason will be Friday against Houston.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Position Rankings: Top Five Small Forwards in the NBA Jimmy Butler is a force to be reckoned with, but he’s not the only star at his position.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Returns to practice Butler (dental procedure) returned to practice Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel reports.

Impact Butler sat out Miami's previous two preseason games. The Heat will have two more exhibitions, so it's likely that Butler will make an appearance in at least one in order to knock the rust off.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Butler (dental procedure) returned to practice Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel reports.

Impact Butler sat out Miami's previous two preseason games following the procedure. The Heat have two more exhibitions, so it's likely that Butler will make an appearance in at least one in order to knock the rust off before Opening Night.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why Jimmy Butler is the NBA star in need of the most help Jimmy Butler enters another season without a dominant co-star after Miami failed to acquire Damian Lillard this offseason.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • NBA.COM

Ruled out for Sunday's exhibition Butler (dental procedure) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against Memphis.

Impact A dental procedure will keep Butler out of a second straight game. He'll have two more opportunities to get some preseason run in prior to the Heat's regular-season opener on Oct. 25 against Detroit.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE