Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler ended a seven-game absence with a very good performance on Friday, helping his side to a 120-116 overtime victory against Boston. Butler went for 25 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 35 minutes on the court. He didn't make any attempts from deep but shot a solid 12-for-21 from the field. His start was particularly impressive, as Butler racked up 15 first-half points. Butler puts in work in all areas on a nightly basis and is one of the top assets in fantasy basketball when healthy. He has averaged 21.2 points per game with 7.2 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.7 steals. Hopefully, the Miami star can stay clear of injuries now for a while.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) has been tagged as questionable for the team's game on Friday night against the Boston Celtics. The last time he saw the floor was on November 16th. Butler has missed seven consecutive games with the same knee injury, but the questionable status seems promising for his chances to return. Miami as a whole has a laundry list of injuries. A lot more players look probable now, so hopefully that trend continues with Jimmy Butler as fantasy managers are impatiently waiting to have one of their best players back.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) isn't available on Sunday against Atlanta. The veteran has missed the last five games because of right knee soreness. However, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported Butler could return for one of the team's upcoming back-to-back meetings in Boston, so there is light at the end of the tunnel. In the meantime, Max Strus (shoulder), who is probable versus the Hawks, should take Butler's place in the lineup. Strus has averaged a career-high 15.3 points in 2022-23, so he's worth a start, assuming he plays.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is expected back for the team's upcoming contests in Boston, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The 33-year-old has already missed the previous four games because of right knee soreness, so he'll sit out a few more before he's finally ready to return. In the meantime, Miami could be down more players heading into Friday's meeting with Washington, including Tyler Herro (ankle), Max Strus (shoulder), Caleb Martin (knee), and Gabe Vincent (knee), among others. As a result, Bam Adebayo and Kyle Lowry should do most of the heavy lifting offensively against the Wizards. Additionally, Nikola Jovic and ... [More]

Miami Heat power forward Jimmy Butler (knee) has been ruled unavailable for Friday's game against Washington due to a sore right knee. The absence marks the third of the season for Butler, who has logged his lone two single-digit shot attempts outings in his past three games. With Tyler Herro (ankle) and Victor Oladipo (knee) already ruled out as well, multiple members of the Heat can be expected to see an increase in role on a short-term basis, namely Gabe Vincent, Max Strus and Duncan Robinson. When healthy, Butler has enjoyed a strong start to the year, averaging 20.8 points, 6.6 boards and 6.1 assists, all while shooting 48.3% overall. His next chance to suit up comes Sunday vs. the Cavaliers.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler just nearly missed a triple-double during the team's overtime win against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Across 42 minutes of playing time, he logged 35 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and two steals while shooting 11-for-19 from the floor and 13-for-15 from the charity stripe. Butler has been a fantastic fantasy asset in all fantasy formats. His value is maximized when he's part of a team-build that doesn't necessarily need to be efficient shooting-wise.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (hip) has been tagged to miss his second consecutive game due to his hip tightness. The injury report is growing as the Heat are listing four different players out against the Indiana Pacers. If any fantasy managers are looking for a streamer, Max Strus would be the way to go as he received the start in Butler's place in their last game. Tyler Herro is also going to play heavy minutes, but Strus is more likely to be available.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (hip) will be held out of Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. This will be the first missed game for the veteran this season. He's been averaging 35.5 minutes per game which is the most he's played since his days in Minnesota. Max Strus, Duncan Robinson, and Nikola Jovic will most likely see more minutes in his absence. The first two would probably be the better streamers rather than Jovic, but don't expect any of them to be that great of a fantasy asset.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler did a lot of everything in the team's 110-123 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. He collected an impressive six steals to go along with 27 points, six rebounds, and eight assists. On top of that, he shot an efficient 8-for-13 from the floor and 4-for-7 from deep. Miami is still trying to figure out its supporting cast, but Butler and Bam Adebayo both remain the constant producers. As long as Butler stays healthy he'll be a big fantasy contributor.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler did everything he could during Sunday's Game 7 against the Boston Celtics. The All-Star forward knocked down 13-of-24 field goal attempts for 35 points, nine rebounds, and one assist in the loss. Butler delivered, but sadly the rest of his team couldn't step up. That will be the end of the Heat postseason trip as Boston advances to the NBA Finals. The Heat might seriously want to consider adding another scoring piece, so Butler isn't forced to do it all every night.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler refused to lose during Friday's Game 6 against the Boston Celtics. The All-Star forward knocked down 16-of-29 shots for 47 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists in the victory. Butler was making some ridiculous shots and showed no fear in this one. This performance his fourth 40-point performance of his career, which is the most in the NBA. Now, the Heat will get a chance to head to the NBA Finals with Game 7 on Sunday.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler finished with 13 points during the postseason loss to the Celtics. He also added six boards, four assists, two steals, and one block. The veteran certainly struggled shooting the ball, going just 4-for-18 from the field and 1-for-5 from deep. After combining for 70 points throughout the first two games of the series, Butler has a total of 27 in his previous three contests. However, with Miami only one loss away from elimination, the 32-year-old may be extra-motivated to produce during Game 6 on Friday. DFS managers should continue to consider him for all single-game formats.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) will play on Monday night in Boston. The 32-year-old didn't return during Saturday's win over the Celtics because of right knee irritation, so his availability was in doubt for this one. However, he's good to go and will reclaim his place in the starting lineup. Butler has played well throughout the postseason, averaging 28.1 points, 7.2 boards, 4.9 assists, and 2.2 steals. He should be a lock for all DFS lineups, despite the risk of reinjury.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) didn't return to Saturday's postseason win over the Celtics after his right knee became inflamed. However, as alarming as Butler's premature exit was for Heat fans, this injury is nothing new, as he also missed a game for the same reason during Miami's first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran has been spectacular throughout the playoffs, averaging 28.1 points, 7.2 boards, 4.9 assists, and 2.2 steals. Fortunately, he's expected to be back for Game 4, although DFS managers should continue to monitor his status ahead of Monday evening.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was basically the lone bright spot for his team during Thursday's Game 2 against the Boston Celtics. The All-Star forward finished with 29 points, six rebounds, and three assists in 48 minutes during their loss. This was a solid performance from Butler, but sadly his teammates weren't able to bring much to the table. Fantasy managers can expect Butler to continue playing at this level, but hopefully his teammates pick it up in Game 3.

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler turned his offensive aggressiveness up to another level during his team's Game 1 victory Tuesday, as he compiled 41 points on 19 shots, including attempting 18 free throws. The performance marks the third time this postseason Butler has reached the 40-point plateau, as he also added nine rebounds, five assists, four steals, and three blocks for an all-around massive outing. Arguably the best playoff showing of Butler's career came in the first game this postseason in which he did not knock down a triple. His constant effort on both ends of the floor favor his continued DFS appeal as the series carries on, with Game 2 coming Thursday.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 32 points during the win over the 76ers on Thursday night to lead his team to the Eastern Conference Finals. The veteran made 13 of his 29 attempts from the field while adding eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and a steal. Butler was scorching throughout the entire series, and considering Kyle Lowry (hamstring) may not be available for a while, things likely won't change, regardless of who Miami is playing next.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 23 points during the playoff win over the 76ers. He also added nine rebounds, six assists, and one steal. The veteran remained productive on Tuesday night to move his team one game closer to the Eastern Conference Finals. Kyle Lowry (hamstring) may not be back for a while, so Butler should continue to lead the way even more offensively for the foreseeable future.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler couldn't be stopped during Game 4 versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. He dropped 40 points, six assists, and three rebounds in the loss. Butler knocked down 13-of-20 shots from the floor and went 12-of-13 from the free throw line. Sadly, Butler didn't get much help from his fellow starters. Bam Adebayo pitched in for 21 points, but the other Heat starters will need to do more if they want to win Game 5.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 33 points during Friday's postseason battle against Philadelphia. However, it wasn't enough, as the 76ers managed to move a game closer to knotting up the series. The veteran can't shoulder much of the blame for the loss, primarily since he also added nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Nonetheless, with Kyle Lowry (hamstring) not 100% and Bam Adebayo having to worry about Joel Embiid (face, thumb, concussion) roaming underneath the basket, Butler has an excellent chance at remaining Miami's top scorer for the foreseeable future.