DECEMBER 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MIAMI HEAT 7-8 · 6TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
7-8 · 6TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Jimmy Butler Suffers Injury vs. Utah Jazz This could impact Jimmy Butler’s injury status for the Miami Heat vs. LA Clippers game
Jimmy Butler Suffers Injury vs. Utah Jazz This could impact Jimmy Butler’s injury status for the Miami Heat vs. LA Clippers game
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jimmy Butler - Will not return Saturday Butler will not return to Saturday's game against the Jazz due to a right foot injury, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. He finished with eight points, two rebounds, one...
Impact This is a tough blow for Butler and the Heat. He had just returned from a four-game absence Saturday due to a left calf strain, and now he's dealing with a right foot issue after tweaking it on a drive to the basket. If this latest injury forces him to miss time, the Heat will need guys like Jaime Jaquez and Duncan Robinson to step up. Miami's next game is Monday against the Clippers.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jimmy Butler - Heads to locker room Saturday Butler headed to the locker room during the second half of Saturday's game against the Jazz due to an apparent foot injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Butler was making his return to the hardwood after missing four straight games with a calf problem, so this is the last thing the Heat wanted to see, especially since the game against Utah has been closer than expected. If Butler can't return, then Jaime Jaquez and Duncan Robinson will handle bigger roles on offense.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Jovic - Earns chance with starting five Jovic is starting Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Jovic will draw his second start of the 2023-24 campaign after a solid showing (11 points, three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 20 minutes) Thursday against the Warriors. He should see ample opportunities Saturday with Caleb Martin (ankle) ruled out.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jaime Jaquez Jr. - To come off bench Jaquez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Jaquez will return to a bench role with Jimmy Butler gaining clearance to play. The UCLA product is averaging 16.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3. assists and 1.0 steals in his last five appearances as a reserve.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Haywood Highsmith - Back to bench Highsmith isn't starting Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Highsmith drew a spot start at power forward Thursday against the Warriors, putting up three points and recording one steal over 18 minutes. He'll head back to his usual bench role as the Heat elect to give Nikola Jovic a chance with the first unit.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jimmy Butler - Cleared for return Butler (calf) will play Saturday against the Jazz, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Butler is ready for a return after missing the last four contests with a strained left calf. The team has yet to announce whether he'll be on a minutes restriction, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Heat monitor his playing time closely in an effort to prevent re-injuring his calf.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Duncan Robinson - Cleared to play Robinson (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against Utah, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Robinson was added to the injury report as probable due to a left ankle sprain, but he's since been given the green light. He's averaging 14.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists over his last five contests, all off the bench.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Martin - Officially out Martin (ankle) won't play Saturday against Utah, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Martin was added to the injury report as doubtful with a right ankle sprain, so this latest update comes as no surprise. Haywood Highsmith and Jaime Jaquez should continue to benefit at power forward with Martin sidelined.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Richardson - Unavailable vs. Utah Richardson (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Jazz, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Richardson is set to miss his third consecutive contest while dealing with a back injury. R.J. Hampton should continue to see an increase in minutes with Richardson out of commission.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Lowry - Listed out vs. Jazz Lowry (soreness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Utah, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Lowry will miss his second straight contest as a result of a head injury, though Tim Reynolds of Associated Press notes that the point guard has passed all concussion tests. Tyler Herro should make another start at point guard in Lowry's absence.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jaime Jaquez Jr. - Cleared to play Jaquez (illness) will play Saturday against Utah, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Jaquez was initially added to the injury report due to an illness, but it won't force him to miss Saturday's action. The rookie is averaging 17.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals over his last five contests, though it's unclear if he'll make a fifth straight start with Jimmy Butler (calf) still listed as questionable.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Richardson - Iffy for Saturday Richardson (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Richardson has missed back-to-back games but may return Saturday. He was listed as doubtful for Miami's previous matchup, so his questionable designation is at least a slight step in the right direction.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Duncan Robinson - Listed as probable Robinson is probable for Saturday's game against the Jazz due to a left ankle sprain.
Impact Robinson carried a questionable tag into Thursday's game against the Warriors with this same injury before getting the green light, so the probable tag prior to Saturday suggests that he's trending in the right direction. He could potentially see a lot of run against Utah, as Jimmy Butler (calf), Kyle Lowry (soreness), Jaime Jaquez (illness) and Josh Richardson (back) are all questionable.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Martin - Doubtful for Saturday Martin (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Martin sprained his ankle on Dec. 25 and it sounds like he's going to miss his second straight contest. Haywood Highsmith could benefit if Martin sits out again, although he's been quiet in December with averages of 4.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers in his last six outings.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jaime Jaquez Jr. - Dealing with illness Jaquez is questionable for Saturday's game against the Jazz due to an illness.
Impact Jaquez hasn't yet missed a game this season, but that streak is in jeopardy due to an illness. The Heat have a long injury report, so at the moment, it's unclear what their rotation will look like versus Utah.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Lowry - Listed as questionable Lowry (soreness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Lowry was unable to play Thursday against the Warriors, although it's possible the Heat were being extra cautious. Hopefully Lowry will be able to give it a go, as the Heat could be shorthanded again. Jimmy Butler (calf), Jaime Jaquez (illness) and Josh Richardson (back) are also questionable for Miami. If Lowry is unable to play, Jamal Cain could get another extended look after his strong performance Thursday. R.J. Hampton is also a candidate to see more run if Lowry sits.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jimmy Butler - Questionable for Saturday Butler (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Butler has missed the past four games for Miami, though he was able to practice Wednesday which bodes well for his status for the weekend. The bad news is that Miami still has a lengthy injury report, as Kyle Lowry (soreness), Jaime Jaquez (illness) and Josh Richardson (back) are questionable, and Caleb Martin (ankle) is doubtful. There will likely be another update regarding Butler after Saturday's morning shootaround.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back home, healthy Jazz take on short-handed Heat It hasn’t happened many times this season, but the Utah Jazz don’t have any players listed on the injury report heading into Saturday aftern...
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Unexpected Warriors Player Takes Blame for Loss vs Miami Heat One Warriors player took the loss exceptionally hard.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bam Adebayo - Posts double-double Adebayo contributed 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists across 35 minutes during Thursday's 114-102 victory over Golden State.
Impact Adebayo didn't have his best shooting effort compared to other games, but he still provided a quality stat line while also notching a double-double for the third consecutive game. Adebayo has looked good since returning from a nagging hip injury in mid-December, and he's averaging 20.2 points, 10.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game over his last five contests.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jaime Jaquez Jr. - Solid outing as starter Jaquez closed with 17 points (7-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Thursday's 114-102 win over the Warriors.
Impact Jaquez has settled himself as a starter with Jimmy Butler (calf) sidelined, and the rookie out of UCLA has done an excellent job on both ends of the court. Even though he's not expected to hover around the 30-point mark like he did against the Sixers on Christmas, it's worth noting Jaquez has performed well when given the chance, scoring in double digits in six of his eight starts. He's averaging 16.7 points per game in December.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Herro - Shines against Warriors Herro posted 26 points (10-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Thursday's 114-102 victory over the Warriors.
Impact Herro led the way for the Heat in this surprisingly comfortable win over Golden State, and he has embraced the role of being Miami's primary offensive weapon with Jimmy Butler (calf) sidelined. Herro is averaging 26.2 points per game since returning from an ankle injury on Dec. 18.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heat play the Jazz, look for 5th straight victory
Miami heads into a matchup with Utah as winners of four consecutive gamesDECEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
