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FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Officially in Thursday Butler (toe) will start Thursday's game against the Spurs.

Impact As anticipated, Butler will continue to play through the toe injury that's bothered him over the last several days. He pushed through it during Tuesday's game against Toronto, which he finished with 16 points, 12 assists, eight rebounds and two steals in 40 minutes.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play Thursday Butler (toe) is trending toward playing Thursday night against San Antonio, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Butler remains listed as questionable, but coach Erik Spoelstra told the media at shootaround that the star wing is planning to play Thursday. Butler missed Monday's game in Boston, but he played Tuesday in Toronto and finished with 16 points, 12 assists, eight rebounds and two steals in 40 minutes of action. P.J. Tucker (knee) is also expected to play for Miami.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Butler (toe) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Spurs.

Impact Butler is questionable for Thursday's contest due to a toe injury that also sidelined him Monday. The 32-year-old was able to play through the injury Tuesday and might be able to do the same Thursday. If the veteran guard can't go, expect Max Strus and Caleb Martin to see increased roles.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles from field in return Butler (toe) posted 16 points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 10-10 FT), 12 assists, eight rebounds and two steals in 40 minutes during Tuesday's 110-106 loss to Toronto.

Impact Butler returned to the starting lineup Tuesday after a one-game absence due to a toe injury. He struggled from the field, but he was able to salvage his offensive production by connecting on all 10 of his free-throw attempts. He also dished out a team-high 12 assists en route to his 10th double-double of the season. Even when Butler's shot isn't falling, he's still able to usually make a significant impact in the box score, which is exactly what makes him so valuable from a fantasy perspective.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami takes on San Antonio, looks to end 3-game slide

Miami looks to break its three-game slide with a win against San Antonio

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trent Jr. tops 30 for 5th straight game as Raptors beat Heat

Gary Trent Jr. scored 33 points, Pascal Siakam had 16 points and 14 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors won their third straight game Tuesday, beating the Miami Heat 110-106

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suiting up Tuesday Butler (toe) will be available for Tuesday's contest against the Raptors, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Butler was sidelined for Monday's loss to Boston after totaling 37 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists across 52 minutes during Saturday's triple-overtime loss to the Raptors. While the Heat will get their star forward back for the rematch against Toronto, they are still expected to be without Kyle Lowry (personal), Markieff Morris (conditioning), KZ Okpala (wrist) and Omer Yurtseven (COVID-19 protocols).

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Herro, Heat take on the Raptors

Toronto and Miami will hit the court in a matchup of Eastern Conference foes

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Analysis: Don't expect many NBA All-Star reserve surprises

This should be easy

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brown scores 29, Celtics run past shorthanded Heat 122-92

Jaylen Brown had 29 points, Jayson Tatum added 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Miami Heat 122-92

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goodwin's 21 help Cavs beat Pelicans 93-90 without Garland

Reserve guard Brandon Goodwin matched a career-high with 21 points, Jarrett Allen added 16 and the Cleveland Cavaliers shook off an ugly road loss by rallying to beat the New Orlea...

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heat will be without Jimmy Butler vs. Celtics on Monday The Miami Heat will be missing their star player for Monday's matchup against the Boston Celtics.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • NESN.COM

Ruled out Monday The Heat ruled out Butler for Monday's contest against the Celtics due to right big toe irritation.

Impact Miami had initially listed Butler as questionable for the contest due to a right ankle sprain, but it's a different injury that will cause him to miss his 19th game of the season. In addition to Butler, the Heat announced that P.J. Tucker (knee) will also be sidelined Monday, joining a long list of inactive players that includes Kyle Lowry (personal), Markieff Morris (conditioning), KZ Okpala (wrist) and Omer Yurtseven (COVID-19 protocols). Max Strus and Caleb Martin are the most likely candidates to join the starting lineup with Butler and Tucker sidelined.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Butler questionable, Lowry still out, Yurtseven in protocols as Heat begins trip vs. Celtics The Miami Heat will begin its long six-game trip without starting point guard Kyle Lowry and possibly without starting wing Jimmy Butler.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Gets questionable tag for Monday The Heat list Butler as questionable for Monday's game in Boston with a sprained right ankle.

Impact Butler likely picked up the injury at some point during Saturday's 124-120 triple-overtime loss to the Raptors, but it ultimately didn't prevent him from logging huge minutes (52 minutes) or delivering big production (37 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and two blocks). Adrenaline may have carried Butler through the game, however, and in what's been a familiar refrain this season, his health is now in question as the Heat prepare for a four-game week. Considering Monday marks the front end of a back-to-back set, Butler's absence in Boston wouldn't be that surprising even if the Heat don't view his ankle injury as a major concern.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Massive triple double in loss Butler notched 37 points (14-26 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-11 FT), 14 rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and three steals in 52 minutes during Saturday's 124-120 triple-overtime loss to the Rapt...

Impact Butler put the Heat on his back but was unable to get them over the line in what was arguably the game of the season thus far. Result aside, this was a record-breaking night for Butler who scored the most points in a triple-double in franchise history. On a per-game basis this season, Butler has been right where people expected him to be. The only downside has been the fact that he has missed quite a few games due to injury, something that is unlikely to change as we progress through the season.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum and the Celtics take on the Heat

Jayson Tatum leads Boston into a matchup with Miami averaging 26.2 points per game

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fred VanVleet, Raptors outlast Heat in 124-120 in triple-OT

Fred VanVleet hit two 3-pointers in the third overtime and the Toronto Raptors outlasted the Miami Heat 124-120 on Saturday night

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Saturday Butler (toe) is available Saturday against Toronto, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Butler's availability doesn't come as a major surprise since he was probable due to his lingering left big toe irritation. The 32-year-old has topped 35 minutes on the court in three of his last four appearances.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable against Toronto Butler (toe) is probable for Saturday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Butler continues to deal with left big toe irritation, but he appears likely to suit up once again Saturday. He's averaged 22.7 points, 8.7 assists and 7.3 rebounds in 35.0 minutes per game across his last three appearances.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 20-point mark again Butler contributed 26 points (5-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 16-16 FT), six rebounds, nine assists, one block and three steals across 37 minutes during Friday's 121-114 victory over the Clipper...

Impact Butler has scored at least 20 points in three consecutive games, and while he's always been a player known for his ability to stuff the stat sheet, the fact that he's also scoring at a high clip should only boost his upside. Butler has averaged 20.3 points per game over his last four contests.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ira Winderman: Jimmy Butler could stand alone for Heat at NBA All-Star Game Jimmy Butler seemingly has the strongest Miami Heat NBA All-Star case, and might stand alone as the team's lone representative.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Jimmy Butler, Gabe Vincent ignite Heat past Clippers, 121-114, as home roll continues MIAMI — There was the usual: Jimmy Butler consistently working his way to the foul line, Bam Adebayo battling his way to a double-double.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Butler scores 26 points, Heat hold off late Clippers rally Jimmy Butler scored 26 points and the Miami Heat withstood another furious comeback from the Los Angeles Clippers during a 121-114 victory

JANUARY 29, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM