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Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Hoping To Display His Soccer Skills During Mexico City Trip Butler looking forward to catching up on the culture during Mexico City visit

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Jimmy Butler Suggests NBA Has Little Interest In Showcasing Miami Heat Butler views the Heat’s lack of national television games as a sign of disrespect

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Racks up defensive stats Thursday Butler closed Thursday's 111-108 win over Houston with 20 points (7-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-10 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists, four steals and three steals over 36 minutes.

Impact Butler notched his fourth double-double of the season and nearly came away with his first triple-double, but his production in the defensive categories may have been the even more impressive aspect of his stat line. The three blocks, in particular, were a pleasant surprise, given that Butler had totaled four blocks in his first 18 appearances of the season combined. The four steals also tied his third-best total of the season.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Says He Was "Terrible" While Erik Spoelstra Calls Him Their "Pillar" Butler brings the intangibles in return to lineup after sitting one game for knee maintenance

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Herro hits 10 3s, scores career-high 41 points for Heat

Tyler Herro matched the Miami record with 10 3-pointers and scored a career-high 41 points to help the Heat beat the Houston Rockets 111-108 on Thursday night

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active as expected Butler (knee) will play and start in Thursday's matchup against the Rockets, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Butler sat out the Heat's first leg of a back-to-back set Wednesday due to injury management but will return to the hardwood for Thursday's contest. With Kyle Lowry resting and Bam Adebayo (ankle) sitting, Butler and Tyler Herro should assume the majority of the offensive load.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Probable Tonight Against Houston Rockets After one-game absence, Butler expected back in lineup against Rockets

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Likely to return Thursday Butler (knee) is probable for Thursday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Butler sat out Wednesday against the Thunder due to right knee injury management, but he'll likely be back in action for the second half of the back-to-back set. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 23.8 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists in 33.6 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Where Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat Players Rank On The Ringer's Top 100 List Butler was the highest ranked Heat player while Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo also make list

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Where Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat Players Rank On The Ringer's Top 100 List Butler was the highest ranked Heat player while Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo also make list

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Where Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat Players Rank On The Ringer's Top 100 List Butler was the highest ranked Heat player while Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo also make list

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Herro makes 9 3s, scores 35 points to lead Heat past Thunder

Tyler Herro made a career-high nine 3-pointers, hit the go-ahead jumper and scored 33 points in the Miami Heat’s 110-108 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heat already have another rest day scheduled for Jimmy Butler as part of back-to-back protection plan In addition to holding Jimmy Butler out Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the start of a back-to-back road set that concl...

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Will Not Play Tonight Against Oklahoma City Thunder The Heat are giving Butler a rest day because of his knees

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Will Not Play Tonight Against Oklahoma City Thunder The Heat are giving Butler a rest day because of his knees

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Out Tonight Against Oklahoma City Thunder Butler is sitting for rest purposes because of his ongoing knee issues

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Won't suit up Wednesday Butler will miss Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to right knee injury management.

Impact Butler will miss the first game of a back-to-back set Wednesday to rest, likely prepping him to rejoin the action Thursday in Houston. Butler has performed well over the last three contests, averaging 25.3 points, 5.7 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 2.0 steals.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Third straight 20-point performance Butler provided 20 points (8-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-7 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Monday's 87-82 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Butler posted the second-highest point total in Monday's victory, finishing three rebounds shy of a double-double. Butler has surpassed the 20-point mark in three straight games, having done so 11 times this year.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Butler's late flurry helps Heat put away Pacers 87-82

Bam Adebayo had 22 points and 17 rebounds, and Jimmy Butler scored seven straight points in the closing minutes to help the Miami Heat hold off the Indiana Pacers 87-82

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially available Monday Butler (knee) is available for Monday's game against Indiana.

Impact Butler was considered probable for Monday's game due to right knee injury management, and he'll unsurprisingly be able to suit up for a third consecutive game. Over his last four appearances, he's averaged 24.8 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.8 assists in 33.5 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely available Monday Butler is probable for Monday's matchup against the Pacers due to right knee injury management, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Butler has played through the issue in two straight contests, and since Monday's contest is a standalone contest rather than part of a back-to-back set, the 33-year-old can be expected to play. Over his previous two appearances, Butler has averaged 28.0 points, 6.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 33.0 minutes.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Frustrated With Lack Of Consistency Butler says the Heat need to prove their ability more often

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Leads team in scoring Butler accumulated 30 points (11-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-10 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 32 minutes during Saturday's 115-111 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Butler's 30 points led the team in Saturday's loss. It was an efficient effort, as he only took 16 shots and went 8-for-10 from the line. Other than that, he didn't contribute much else, including no defensive stats. Still, the six-time All-Star is averaging 6.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.7 steals to go along with 21.8 points in 17 games this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On Popovich's coaching anniversary, Spurs top Heat 115-111

Keldon Johnson scored 21 points, Romeo Langford added 19 and the San Antonio Spurs celebrated the 26th anniversary of Gregg Popovich’s first game as coach by beating the Miami Heat...

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to play Saturday Butler (knee) intends to play in Saturday's game against the Spurs, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Butler was listed as probable due to a right knee injury but is expected to play unless he encounters a setback prior to tipoff. His availability confirms that the Heat will be near full health for Saturday's tilt, minus Gabe Vincent (knee) and Omer Yurtseven (ankle). Butler has averaged 21.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 6.1 assists in 35.4 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE