JIMMY BUTLER NEWS

Starting Friday Butler (toe) is starting Friday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Butler dealt with right big toe irritation prior to Friday's matchup, but he'll remain in the starting five against the Clippers. The 32-year-old has averaged 18.3 points, 8.3 assists and 8.0 rebounds in 34.7 minutes per game across his last three appearances.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: NBA All-Star voting by players, again, was flawed

For the sixth consecutive year, players had the right to have a significant say in the process of deciding who will start the All-Star Game

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable Friday Butler is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers due to left big toe irritation, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Butler scored in double figures in each of the last three games and averaged 18.3 points, 8.3 assists and 8.0 rebounds in 34.7 minutes per contest across that span. If his toe injury prevents him from suiting up in the first half of the back-to-back set, Max Strus and Caleb Martin should see additional run.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strong all-around line in win Butler ended with 22 points (7-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two steals across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 110-96 win over the Knicks.

Impact Coming off of a triple-double in his last game against the Lakers, Butler responded with another strong all-around effort as the Heat won their fourth game in five tries. Since returning from a three-game absence on Jan. 14 against Atlanta, Butler is posting 15.6 points, 8.1 assists, 6.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals over his last seven appearances.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robinson scores 25 to lead Heat to 110-96 win over Knicks

Duncan Robinson scored 25 points while shooting 7 of 11 from 3-point range to lead four Miami players with 20 or more points in the Heat’s 110-96 victory over the New York Knicks

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA odds: Joel Embiid, Steph Curry and LeBron lead MVP futures and more

Philadelphia's Joel Embiid leads the NBA MVP odds for the first time this season. Read to find out how the MVP race is heating up!

JANUARY 26, 2022

LeBron James says 'nothing but respect' as Jimmy Butler passes his Heat triple-double record Jimmy Butler not only has LeBron James’ Miami Heat franchise record for triple-doubles, he also has James’ ongoing respect.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Notches triple-double Butler finished with 20 points (7-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 12 assists, 10 rebounds, two steals and one block across 39 minutes during Sunday's 113-107 win over the Lakers.

Impact Butler delivered his third triple-double in his last six games and is averaging 8.7 assists over that stretch. In addition to the boosted facilitation, Butler's offensive game is experiencing a shift. He's shooting a career-low 24.0 percent from three-point range this season, the lowest mark among his qualified seasons. However, he's also attempting a career-low 1.8 treys per game. Shot distribution aside, Butler is averaging 21.4 points across 28 contests on the campaign.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Butler passes LeBron James for most triple-doubles in Heat franchise history Butler's 10th triple-doubles comes in his 139th regular season game for the Heat while James' nine came over the course of 294 games.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Coup's Takeaways: Jimmy Butler's Triple Double, HEAT's Shooting Builds Early Lead As Miami Holds On Vs Lakers ' Miami Heat 1. The HEAT haven’t run into too many true small-ball lineups this season, but that’s exactly what the Los Angeles Lakers have pivoted towar...

JANUARY 24, 2022 • NBA.COM

Butler breaks Miami triple-double record in win over Lakers Jimmy Butler broke LeBron James’ record for triple-doubles in a Miami uniform, Duncan Robinson scored 25 points and the Heat held on late to...

JANUARY 24, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Heat waste most of big lead, hold on to top Lakers 113-107

Jimmy Butler broke LeBron James’ record for triple-doubles in a Miami uniform, Duncan Robinson scored 25 points and the Heat held on late to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 113-107

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All-around effort in loss Butler accumulated 13 points (5-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 36 minutes during Friday's 110-108 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Butler was inefficient from the field, but that didn't stop him from impacting the game in other areas. The star forward finished with at least eight rebounds and eight assists for just the fourth time this season. Fantasy managers likely want a little more scoring production from a player of Butler's status, but the fact that he's still able to produce a solid stat line despite offensive struggles is precisely what makes Butler so valuable. He'll look to bounce back offensively against the Lakers on Sunday.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks, Suns, Warriors, Heat top list of NBA title contenders

As the NBA season hits its midpoint, Ric Bucher talks with league insiders about which teams can win the title.

JANUARY 21, 2022

Short-handed Heat pull away late, top Trail Blazers 104-92

Caleb Martin scored 26 points, Bam Adebayo added 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the short-handed Miami Heat defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 104-92

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jimmy Butler: Heat forward ejected vs. Trail Blazers after questionably receiving back-to-back technicals In one of those rare instances, Butler received two technicals in the matter of seconds (real-time) and was thrown out of the Heat's home ag...

JANUARY 20, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ejected from Wednesday's contest Butler was ejected from Wednesday's game against Portland after receiving a pair of technical fouls during the second quarter, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Butler went straight to an official to complain despite being granted a foul call for a potential three-point play during the second quarter, and he was quickly administered a pair of technical fouls, bringing an early end to his evening. He totaled four points (1-4 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 15 minutes before making the early exit.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records second triple-double Butler closed with 19 points (6-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 104-99 win over the Raptors.

Impact After a down performance against his former team, the 76ers, on Saturday, Butler bounced back mightily and recorded his second triple-double of the season. It was the forward's seventh one dating back to the beginning of the 2020-21 campaign. So far this year, Butler is leading the Heat in scoring at 22.6 points per matchup and is second in assists with 5.7 per contest.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bam back, Butler gets triple-double, Heat top Raptors 104-99

Tyler Herro scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler got a triple-double in the game’s final moment and the Miami Heat held off the Toronto Raptors 104-99

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

VanVleet, Raptors take on the Heat

Toronto takes on Miami for an Eastern Conference matchup Monday

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Embiid scores 32, leads 76ers to 109-98 win in Miami

Joel Embiid scored 25 of his 32 points in the second half and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat 109-98

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Magnificent in Friday's return Butler had 23 points (7-13 FG, 9-9 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists, one block and two steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 124-118 victory over the Hawks.

Impact Butler looked fresh in the win, notching a double-double as the Heat rallied late. His per-game production has not been an issue thus far this season, landing him right where he needs to be in terms of his ADP. Fantasy managers will hope he can string a few games together, bucking what has been an unfortunate trend to this point.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heat rally late, scramble to get past Hawks, 124-118

Tyler Herro scored 24 points, Jimmy Butler returned from a three-game absence with a sprained ankle to score 23 and the Miami Heat rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Atlanta...

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Friday Butler (ankle) is available for Friday's matchup against the Hawks.

Impact Butler returns following a three-game absence due to a right ankle sprain. He's appeared in just 23 games this season but is playing great, with averages of 23.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 2.0 steals in 33.8 minutes.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Friday Butler (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Butler has been sidelined the last three games but may be able to return to action for the front half of the back-to-back set Friday. Caleb Martin figures to receive another start should Butler remain unavailable.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE