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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

Questionable Monday Butler (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Butler suffered a sprained ankle during Friday's game against the Pacers, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to play through the issue against Minnesota. If he's unavailable, Victor Oladipo, Haywood Highsmith and Duncan Robinson will likely see increased playing time.

DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

ASK IRA: Has Jimmy Butler failed Pat Riley, or vice versa? Do the Miami Heat have a Jimmy Butler-Pat Riley divide?

DECEMBER 25, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Injured again, Heat's Jimmy Butler vows 'I will get this thing right' Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler discusses latest injury setback, says he has to be available more often.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Haliburton hits winning 3, scores 43 as Pacers beat Heat

Tyrese Haliburton hit a 3-pointer in the final seconds and finished with a career-high 43 points, helping the Indiana Pacers to a 111-108 win over the Miami Heat

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sprains ankle Friday Butler left Friday's game early due to a sprained ankle, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Butler suffered the injury in the first quarter and tried playing through it, but he ultimately ended up exiting by the fourth quarter. The severity of the issue is unknown at this time, but Monday's tilt against the Timberwolves is certainly in question. If he does have to miss any time, some combination of Duncan Robinson, Haywood Highsmith, Max Strus and Caleb Martin would presumably take on his minutes.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Butler (illness) will play Friday against the Pacers, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact As expected, Butler will return to the starting lineup Friday following a one-game absence due to an illness. Over his past seven appearances, the All-Star forward has averaged 23.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 2.0 steals in 34.0 minutes.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Friday Butler (illness) will warm up with the intention of playing in Friday's matchup with the Pacers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Barring any setbacks, Butler should be expected to take the floor after missing the Heat's last game. With Miami expected to be fully healthy, Butler should return to his regular workload in which he has averaged 21.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 35.2 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Listed As Probable For Friday Against Indiana Pacers Butler has been dealing with knee issues

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Likely to play Friday Butler (knee/illness) is probable for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Butler was unavailable Tuesday against Chicago due to a knee injury and illness, but he returned to practice Thursday and will likely be able to suit up a day later. If Butler is available, Victor Oladipo will likely reclaim a bench role.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Butler (knee/illness) participated in Thursday's practice, David Wilson of the Miami Herald Sports reports.

Impact Butler missed Tuesday's game against the Bulls with an illness and a right knee injury. While he has no official designation yet for Friday's matchup with the Pacers, his return to practice is a good sign of his availability. Victor Oladipo started in Butler's place versus Chicago.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goran Dragic Explains What It's Like To Be Teammates With Jimmy Butler Dragic and Butler played together one season with the Miami Heat

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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DECEMBER 21, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Darnell Mayberry: Final: Bulls 113, Heat 103. The Bulls... - The Athletic Final: Bulls 113, Heat 103. The Bulls overpowered a Heat squad competing without Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry. No matter. The Bulls needed a...

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bulls snap 4-game slide, top short-handed Heat 113-103

Nikola Vucevic had 29 points and 12 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls stopped a four-game slide by beating the short-handed Miami Heat 113-103

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially out Tuesday Butler (knee/illness) is officially unavailable for Tuesday's game with the Bulls, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Butler was clearly trending in this direction throughout the day after coming down with an illness on top of his knee issue, and he now can be held out of lineups with confidence. He joins Kyle Lowry (knee), Gabe Vincent (knee) and Caleb Martin (ankle) out of commission, likely meaning a large chunk of minutes will be available for Victor Oladipo, Max Strus, Duncan Robinson and Haywood Highsmith to cover. Butler's next opportunity to suit up arrives Friday versus the Pacers.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status lowered to doubtful Butler (knee/illness) is now considered doubtful to suit up Tuesday versus the Bulls.

Impact Butler has gone from probable to questionable and now to doubtful leading up to the opening tip, so it seems fairly safe to assume the Heat will be without the star forward Tuesday. Assuming he sits, Butler will join Kyle Lowry (knee), Gabe Vincent (knee) and Caleb Martin (ankle) on the sidelines, leaving plenty of minutes for the likes of Victor Oladipo, Max Strus, Duncan Robinson and Haywood Highsmith.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Butler (knee) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls due to a gastrointestinal illness, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Butler was previously probable due to knee soreness, but now the stomach issue is more pressing. If he sits out, he'll join other notable absentees in Kyle Lowry (knee), Gabe Vincent (knee) and Caleb Martin (ankle). More minutes could be in store for Victor Oladipo, Max Strus, Duncan Robinson and Haywood Highsmith.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Tuesday Butler is probable for Tuesday's contest against the Bulls with right knee injury management.

Impact While Butler is listed on the injury report, it is unlikely that he will miss Tuesday's contest against the team that drafted him. Across his first 20 appearances this season, Butler is averaging 21.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.9 steals over 35.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jim-iny's crickets help Butler spice up outlook in Mexico with Heat now playing as pests Makes sense, considering how Jimmy Butler was eating it all up during the team’ s trip to Mexico City. In the wake of Saturday’ s victory ov...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Goes for 26 points in Mexico City Butler amassed 26 points (9-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-10 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 34 minutes during Saturday's 111-101 win over San Antonio.

Impact Butler delivered a strong game despite being listed in the injury report for the second game in a row, and he carried the Heat offensively in this comeback win. The veteran forward has missed quite a few games this season and has featured in just 13 of Miami's 24 contests since the start of November, but he's been very productive when available. He's averaging 21.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.9 steals per game in that 13-game span and has also reached the 20-point mark in each of his last five outings.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Butler, Adebayo lead Heat past Spurs in Mexico City

Jimmy Butler scored 26 points, Bam Adebayo had 22 points and 13 rebounds and the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four, beating the San Antonio Spurs 111-101 on Saturday...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to play Saturday Butler (knee) will play in Saturday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Butler was already deemed probable for the contest, so all signs pointed to him taking the floor. He can now be inserted into fantasy lineups with confidence as he looks to build off an impressive all-around effort versus the Rockets.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Butler (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Spurs due to injury management.

Impact Butler's knee injury continues to be monitored, but he's only been rested during one half of Miami's recent back-to-back sets. Considering Saturday's contest is not a back-to-back, it should be safe to assume Butler will play and handle his typical workload. Butler has averaged 23.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists across six appearances since returning from a seven-game absence.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Hoping To Showcase His Soccer Skills On Mexico City Trip Butler is among the NBA’s biggest soccer fans

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM