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Jimmy Butler - Doesn't practice Sunday Butler (calf) did not participate in Miami's practice Sunday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Amid a two-game absence due to a left calf strain, Butler failing to practice Sunday doesn't bode well for his availability Monday against Philadelphia. An injury update will emerge Sunday afternoon, but Butler's status for Monday's Christmas showdown is murky.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

76ers-Heat on Christmas Day: 3 key storylines & expert picks See things to know, predictions and all-time Christmas Day records before the 76ers and Heat tip off on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • NBA.COM

The NBA's annual Christmas slate awaits. Teams insist it's special to be picked

Erik Spoelstra was part of 12 Christmas games as a staff member, assistant coach or head coach in his first 20 seasons with the Miami Heat

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ASK IRA: Is Heat's Tyler Herro the coal in Joe Cronin's Blazers' stocking? Did Portland Trail Blazers blow it by bypassing Tyler Herro in possible trade with Miami Heat for Damian Lillard?

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Miami hosts Philadelphia for Christmas day matchup

The Miami Heat host the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas day

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jaime Jaquez Jr. - Stands out as Butler's replacement Jaquez racked up 19 points (7-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 122-113 victory over Atlanta.

Impact Jaquez started at small forward in place of Jimmy Butler (calf), and while he couldn't match the contributions or the impact of the veteran forward, there's no doubt he made his presence felt on both ends of the court with an excellent outing. The rookie out of UCLA has been one of the best first-year players in the league excluding Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama, and he has already carved a steady role in Miami's rotation. He's averaging 15.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.9 steals per game over his last 10 contests.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo - Records double-double in win Adebayo ended with 18 points (5-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Friday's 122-113 win over the Hawks.

Impact Tyler Herro carried the offense with a 30-point outing, but Adebayo made his presence felt down low while recording his first double-double since Nov. 28. A reliable two-way presence for the Heat who might have to accept a bigger role on offense with Jimmy Butler (calf) sidelined, Adebayo recently missed seven games with a hip injury, but he should be a must-start player in fantasy now that he's healthy. He's averaging 20.5 points, 8.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game over his last 10 outings.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Herro - Explodes for 30 points Herro supplied 30 points (11-21 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 122-113 win over Atlanta.

Impact Herro embraced a more prominent role on offense with Jimmy Butler (calf) sidelined, and he was instrumental in lifting Miami to victory here. He returned from injury just three games ago but has been massive for the Heat, scoring at least 25 points in each of those contests and shooting a blistering 50 percent from three-point range.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ira Winderman: The kid stuff suddenly altering Heat's outlook The Miami Heat’s life balance in recent years has been a mix of veteran and youth. But what if it’s time solely for the kid stuff?

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Tyler Herro helps Heat slide past Hawks Dec 22, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) and Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) talk during the second quarter...

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Heat again find a way in absence of Butler, power past Hawks, 122-113 MIAMI – No matter the result of Monday night’s Christmas game against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, the Miami Heat have unwrapped somethi...

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Heat again find a way in absence of Butler, power past Hawks, 122-113 MIAMI – No matter the result of Monday night’s Christmas game against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, the Miami Heat have unwrapped somethi...

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Herro, Robinson help Heat stave off Young and the Hawks, 122-113

Tyler Herro scored 30 points, Duncan Robinson had 21 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Miami Heat withstood a history-making night from Trae Young on the way to a 122-...

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat - Full Game Highlights | December 22, 2023-24 NBA Season

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Kyle Lowry - Returns after brief departure Lowry (lower leg) has checked back into Friday's game against the Hawks after going to the locker room, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Lowry limped back to the locker room early in the second half with what appeared to be a lower leg injury. However, after a short absence, he checked back into the contest.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Lowry - Heads to locker room Lowry went back to the locker room during Friday's game against the Hawks with what appeared to be a lower leg injury, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Lowry sustained the injury just seconds into the third quarter and had a limp while heading to the locker room. While he's out, Josh Richardson and Duncan Robinson are candidates for more minutes while Tyler Herro should handle a larger ball-handling role.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: Hawks face Heat in Friday night road game Atlanta and Miami square off in South Beach.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • AJC.COM

Heat to retire Udonis Haslem's No. 40, becoming sixth player so honored MIAMI — It will be nostalgia week for the Miami Heat in mid-January, with the team announcing Friday that Udonis Haslem’s No. 40 jersey will...

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Miami Heat: Miami Fuego Burger Check out this dish inspired by the Miami Heat, just in time for the holidays.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NBA.COM

Heat to retire Udonis Haslem's No. 40 Apr 9, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) reacts after entering the game during the first quarter against the...

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Heat F Jimmy Butler out vs. Hawks with strained calf Dec 16, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives the ball around Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) during t...

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Kevin Love - Not on injury report Love (illness) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against Atlanta, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Love missed Wednesday's game against the Magic due to a stomach illness but has been cleared to return to action a few days later. With Jimmy Butler (calf) sidelined once again, Love may see a slight uptick in playing time as long as he's back to full health.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Butler - Ruled out for Friday Butler (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Atlanta, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Butler will be unavailable for a second consecutive game due to a strained left calf. However, he'll have a few days to recover before Miami's Christmas Day matchup against Philadelphia on Monday. Jaime Jaquez, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo are candidates to see an uptick in playing time Friday.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Bryant - Solid numbers off bench Bryant finished with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 115-106 victory over Orlando.

Impact With Kevin Love (illness) out of action, Bryant saw his biggest workload since Nov. 22 and set a new, if modest, season high in scoring. His role in the Miami frontcourt behind Bam Adebayo limits his fantasy upside, but Bryant could have some appeal as a bargain DFS option Friday against the Hawks if Love remains sidelined.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Haywood Highsmith - Big minutes in Wednesday's win Highsmith finished Wednesday's 115-106 victory over the Magic with 15 points (5-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals over 30 minutes off the bench.

Impact With Jimmy Butler (calf) and Kevin Love (illness) in street clothes, Highsmith saw his biggest workload since Nov. 14 and produced a season high in scoring while tying his season high in boards. The 27-year-old forward has been inconsistent in 2023-24, even on nights when he gets 20-plus minutes, so even if Love and Butler remain unavailable Friday against the Hawks, Highsmith will be tough to trust.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE