JIMMY BUTLER NEWS

Added to injury report Butler is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns due to an illness.

Impact Butler did not appear on Miami's initial injury report, so it looks like he came down with the illness, described as a sinus issue, Wednesday morning. The Heat will wait to see if his condition improves throughout the day before updating his status closer to game time.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NBA odds: Eastern Conference futures for the season's final stretch

A look at the title odds as the race for the Eastern Conference nears the finish line, including which squads Colin Cowherd would bet on.

MARCH 8, 2022

Oladipo returns, Herro scores 31, Heat top Rockets 123-106

Victor Oladipo scored 11 points in in his first game in nearly a year, Tyler Herro scored 21 of his 31 points in the second quarter and the Miami Heat beat the Houston Rockets 123-...

MARCH 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami puts home win streak on the line against Houston

MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heat preparing for Oladipo's long-awaited return to lineup

Victor Oladipo is questionable, and that's a breakthrough after three years of dealing with rehab and challenges

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rest Has Been Beneficial For Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler And Tyler Herro Butler and Herro are hitting their strides after midseason breaks

MARCH 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Paces team in signature win Butler racked up 21 points (6-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-11 FT), five assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block across 33 minutes during Saturday's 99-82 victory over the 76ers.

Impact Butler and his teammates controlled the game with James Harden (hamstring) sidelined for the second half of a back-to-back set for Philadelphia. With Victor Oladipo (knee) getting close to a return, the Heat will get even stronger with a fully healthy roster. Though Oladipo's role is unclear, he should be able to take a lot of pressure off of Butler as Miami aims to make a late-season charge. Butler's efficiency has been plunging drastically of late, as he's converting only 28.6 percent of his field goals and 73.9 percent of his free throws over the past three games.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heat top 76ers 99-82, move 3 games ahead in East race

Tyler Herro and Jimmy Butler each scored 21 points, and the Miami Heat pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-82

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Saturday Butler (toe) is available for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Butler returns following a one-game absence. Since the start of February, he's averaged 19.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 34.3 minutes.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Embiid and the 76ers visit the Heat

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable Saturday Butler (toe) is questionable for Saturday's game against the 76ers, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Butler was unavailable Thursday against Brooklyn but will have a chance to return following a one-game absence. If he's sidelined for a second straight game, Max Strus (shoulder) and Caleb Martin (Achilles) should continue to see increased run.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Durant has 31 points in return, but Heat rally to beat Nets

Kevin Durant’s return couldn’t stop the Brooklyn Nets’ slide, as Bam Adebayo had 30 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to lead the Miami Heat to a 113-107 victory

MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable Thursday Butler (toe) is out Thursday against Brooklyn, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact After a lackluster showing during Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee, Butler's left big toe irritation will keep him off the court for the second half of the back-to-back set. Max Strus and Caleb Martin should see additional playing time against the Nets.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Butler is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nets due to left big toe irritation.

Impact Butler was held in check during Wednesday's loss to the Bucks, as he totaled six points, three rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 35 minutes. If he's unavailable for the second half of the back-to-back set, Max Strus (shoulder) and Caleb Martin (Achilles) could see additional run.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bottled up by Bucks Butler racked up six points (2-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 120-119 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Butler had one of the worst games of the season Wednesday, shooting an abysmal 14.2 percent from the floor while not getting his usual volume from the free-throw line. He was able to partly salvage his line with some blocks and rebounds, but it was an otherwise terrible night for Butler. He'll try to turn things around Thursday against the Nets in the second half of a road back-to-back set for Miami.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Championship DNA: Heat defense is built to shut down anyone and everyone ' Sporting News Kyle Lowry, Jimmy Butler, PJ Tucker and Bam Adebayo form a core that no team is going to want to go against in the playoffs.

MARCH 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Holiday's basket caps huge rally as Bucks stun Heat 120-119

Jrue Holiday banked in a driving layup with 1.9 seconds left and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 14-point deficit in the final six minutes to beat the Miami Heat 120-119

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Where Jimmy Butler Ranks Among The League's Clutch Players A recent general manager poll by HoopHype.com listed Butler as No. 11

MARCH 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Heat take on the Bucks, look for 5th straight win

Miami is looking to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over Milwaukee

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vincent scores 20, Heat remain hot by topping Bulls 112-99

Gabe Vincent and Tyler Herro each scored 20 points, and the Miami Heat improved their standing atop the Eastern Conference by topping the Chicago Bulls 112-99

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adebayo scores 36 points, Heat top Popovich, Spurs 133-129

Bam Adebayo scored a season-high 36 points, Tyler Herro added 27 off the bench and the Miami Heat rallied from an early 16-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 133-129 on Sa...

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heat overcome Barrett's career-best 46, beat Knicks 115-100

Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Jimmy Butler had 23 and the Miami Heat overcame RJ Barrett’s career-high 46 points to beat the New York Knicks 115-100

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heat's Butler fined $25,000 for violating media access rules

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has been fined $25,000 for violating league rules regarding media interview access and for his noncompliance with the resulting NBA investigation

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS