JIMMY BUTLER NEWS

Jimmy Butler on another bad Heat loss, 'We've just got to figure this thing out' After the wins, Jimmy Butler often is content to leave the talking to others. But after the losses, particularly the bad losses, that is whe...

JANUARY 5, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Puts up 27 points in loss Butler finished with 27 points (11-22 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and three steals over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 112-109 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Butler missed a tough potential game-tying three-pointer as time expired, but the loss to the shorthanded Lakers could hardly be put on his shoulders. The star forward finished second on Miami in scoring in the contest and made half of his field-goal attempts, going 2-for-5 from three-point range. Butler also had another big game defensively with three steals. He's been very productive in that category of late, averaging 2.9 thefts across his past 10 contests.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Schröder propels Lakers past Heat 112-109 without LeBron, AD

Dennis Schröder scored 14 of his season-high 32 points in the fourth quarter and the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers improbably overcame LeBron James’ absence for a 112-109 victory...

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to watch LeBron James vs. Jimmy Butler: TV channel, live streams, time for Lakers vs. Heat Wednesday NBA game Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Heat, including TV and streaming options for the game.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Joel Embiid Bests Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo For Eastern Conference Player Of The Month Award Herro, Adebayo and Butler come up short in Player of the Month award

JANUARY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Still Not At 100 Percent Butler remains bothered by knee soreness, says he’s not fully healthy

JANUARY 3, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

ASK IRA: Was lack of Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry support vs. Clippers concerning? Did Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry let down Miami Heat on Monday night against Clippers?

JANUARY 3, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Posts quiet performance Monday Butler totaled nine points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-8 FT), two rebounds, six assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Monday's 110-100 win over the Clippers.

Impact Butler missed Miami's previous contest due to knee injury management, but the day off didn't seem to do any favors to his shooting stroke. The star forward finished just 2-for-8 against the Clippers, resulting in his lowest scoring total of the campaign. Butler did salvage his stat line somewhat with six assists and a pair of steals, and he has been very good in the latter category when he's been able to play, notching multiple thefts in each of his past seven contests.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Butler (knee) will play Monday night against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact As expected, Butler has been given the green light after being added to the injury report as probable ahead of Monday's matchup. He's averaging 22.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 3.6 steals per game over his last five appearances.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Monday Butler (knee) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Butler has become one of the most frustrating players in the league for fantasy managers, as he's a virtual lock to miss at least one game per week. The veteran did not play Saturday against Utah but should be back in the lineup as Miami begins a four-game week. Butler has not played in more than three consecutive games since mid-November, and he's missed 12 of the Heat's last 22 games.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Butler has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Jazz due to knee injury management, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Butler appeared in the last two matchups and averaged 22.0 points, 6.0 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 5.0 steals in 36.5 minutes per game. He's slated to travel to Los Angeles prior to Miami's matchups against the Clippers and Lakers next week, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him return to action soon.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 17 points, eight dimes Butler amassed 17 points (5-13 FG, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and four steals in 38 minutes during Friday's 124-119 loss to Denver.

Impact Butler failed to make a field goal on four attempts in the first quarter before entering the break with eight points on 2-of-6 shooting. He added nine points on 3-of-7 shooting from the field over the final two quarters while also posting three rebounds, three assists and three steals as Miami fell to the Nuggets on the road. Butler had scored at least 20 points in seven straight games coming in, though the eight assists were the most he's recorded in a game since Dec. 8 against the Clippers. It was also his sixth game this season with at least four steals.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Friday Butler (ankle) will suit up for Friday's game against Denver, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Butler was tabbed as probable before being ruled in, so his availability was to be expected. With Victor Oladipo (rest) and Caleb Martin (ankle) absent Butler could be tasked with a larger workload Friday

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed probable Friday Butler (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Butler returned from a one-game absence Wednesday against the Lakers and tallied 27 points, six steals, five rebounds and four assists in 35 minutes. He'll likely be able to suit up once again Friday and will likely be able to handle a significant workload following Wednesday's impressive performance.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Advice From A Former NBA Star Is What Led To Jimmy Butler's Defensive Tenacity Butler says he learned from playing with Richard Hamilton while both were on the Chicago Bulls

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Shines on both ends Wednesday Butler registered 27 points (11-18 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists and six steals in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 112-98 victory over the Lakers.

Impact Butler returned to action following a one-game absence, and as has been the case every time he's on the floor, he made a huge impact on both ends of the court while carrying the Heat to victory over LeBron James and the Lakers. Butler has now scored at least 20 points in seven games in a row, and the main issue with him is that he's been missing quite a few games of late, playing in just nine of the Heat's 13 contests in December. When healthy, though, he's one of the most versatile forwards in the league and brings value in several categories. He's averaging 23.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.4 steals per game in December.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heat get past Lakers 112-98, climb over .500 at 18-17

Jimmy Butler scored 27 points, Bam Adebayo added 23 points and 14 rebounds and the Miami Heat moved over

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo back for Heat vs. Lakers; Kyle Lowry out due to personal reasons Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was back Wednesday night from the ankle sprain sustained in the first half of Friday night’ s loss to the vi...

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo back for Heat vs. Lakers; LeBron plays on second night of back-to-back Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was back Wednesday night from the ankle sprain sustained in the first half of Friday night’ s loss to the vi...

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Available Wednesday Butler (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Butler was initially listed as questionable after missing Monday's win over the Wolves. He's been struggling to stay healthy, appearing in only 21 games this season, and the veteran hasn't played four consecutive games since mid-November. Still, he's producing well lately. This month, he's averaging 23.1 points on 60.0 percent shooting, 7.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.0 steals in 33.3 minutes.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heat's Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler questionable for Wednesday's matchup with Lakers The Heat hope key players Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler will return from injuries when they face the Lakers on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Questionable Wednesday Butler (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's contest versus the Lakers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Butler was unable to take the court Monday against the Timberwolves due to a lingering ankle issue that has resulted in him missing two of the last three. His status is likely up in the air and may not be decided until game day.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heat hold off Timberwolves 113-110, get back to .500 mark

Max Strus scored 19 points, Kyle Lowry added 18 points and nine assists, and the Miami Heat got back to

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Monday Butler (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Minnesota, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Butler was initially listed as questionable after spraining his ankle during Friday's loss to Indiana, but the superstar forward has since been downgraded to out. Bam Adebayo (illness) and Dewayne Dedmon (foot) are also out, so Miami's frontcourt depth will be tested against Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Questionable For Monday Against Minnesota Timberwolves Butler continues to deal with a sore ankle

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM