Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is in line to suit up for Saturday's showdown with the Indiana Pacers. Butler has been a routine fixture of the league's official injury report throughout the year, so fantasy managers are used to this. The 24-year-old did have a rough start to the 2023-24 campaign. But he's turned it around, recently tying his season-high 36 points in Thursday's game versus the Pacers, the first of consecutive contests between the clubs. That said, Bam Adebayo (hip) won't play, meaning Butler could see a significant increase in scoring chances.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Indiana Pacers. Butler has sat out Miami's last two contests due to a right ankle sprain, and his status remains up in the air once more for Wednesday's tilt. The 34-year-old superstar is piling up 20.7 points, 4.0 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.2 threes in 33.3 minutes covering 14 games this season, which is nearly good for third-round fantasy value in 12-team category leagues. The Heat have a rematch with the Pacers on Saturday, which could mark Butler's next date to return if he is ruled out. Jaime Jaquez Jr., Josh Richardson, and Caleb Martin are all options to pick up Butler's slack if he is out again on Thursday, while Bam Adebayo would absorb all the usage he can handle in this case.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's In-Season Tournament game versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Butler's right ankle sprain will force him to the bench for the second game in a row, after he did not participate in Monday's practice due to the injury. Butler should be deemed day-to-day ahead of Thursday's tilt against the Indiana Pacers. The 34-year-old five-time All-NBA forward is tallying 20.7 points, 4.0 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.2 threes per game this year, bordering on the Round 3/4 edge in 9-category fantasy value. Jaime Jaquez Jr., Josh Richardson, and Caleb Martin are all set to benefit in terms of playing time with Butler sidelined on Tuesday in a rematch with the Bucks from the 2022-23 Eastern Conference First Round.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The star forward suffered an ankle injury on Friday and as a result missed their last game and practice on Monday. At this point, it wouldn't be shocking to see the Heat take the cautious approach and rest Butler. Jaime Jaquez Jr. would likely get another start if Butler is unable to play. He posted a 18/5/4 stat line as the starter on Saturday. He could be an interesting streaming option if Butler is unable to play.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) did not practice on Monday. Butler sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets in what appeared to be a form of load management, but it seems that his right ankle sprain is still bothering him. Butler could ultimately end up as a game-time decision based on pregame warmups heading into Tuesday's In-Season Tournament game versus the Milwaukee Bucks, but we'll see if he is able to return to morning shootaround first. The 2022-23 Eastern Conference Finals MVP is averaging 20.7 points, 1.4 steals, and 1.2 threes this year, hovering right along the Round 3/4 border in 9-category fantasy value. Jaime Jaquez Jr., Josh Richardson, and Caleb Martin would all benefit minutes-wise if Butler is out again.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (personal) will play on Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran has been battling a knee injury and was listed as probable heading into Saturday's clash with the Atlanta Hawks. However, he was ruled out before the contest because of a personal issue, opening the door for Jaime Jaquez Jr. to enter the starting lineup and finish with 20 points. With Tyler Herro (ankle) out, Jaquez still has room to remain heavily involved. But Butler's presence will mean fewer scoring chances for Jaquez and everyone else on the roster, for that matter.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (personal) won't play on Saturday night versus Atlanta. The veteran was probable because of his lingering knee issue. However, he's now out because of a family issue, so there's a chance he could also miss Sunday's showdown with the San Antonio Spurs. Miami is also without Tyler Herro (ankle), meaning Bam Adebayo is the No. 1 offensive option against the Hawks. On the other hand, there's room for others to get more involved, including rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr., who could be making his third start of the year on Saturday.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is probable for Saturday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran's presence on the injury report has been a common theme of late, so fantasy managers should expect to see him on the floor. Butler is averaging 18.4 points this season, a significant decline from the 2022-23 campaign. However, he's at least shooting 50.0% from deep, which will keep him more relevant for category formats.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Butler is sure to be no stranger to the injury report this year, as it feels like he's already found his way on the list nearly each time out in 2023-24. The 34-year-old six-time All-Star is managing tendinitis in his right knee, which could cause some maintenance days throughout the rigors of the 82-game marathon. Butler is still expected to play for an interconference matchup with the Grizzlies, but it remains to be seen if he'll be active for both legs of an upcoming back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday. Butler is off to a fine start in fantasy this year, averaging 19.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.5 steals with room to grow in field-goal percentage (43.9%).

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is expected to take the court against the Lakers at home, as reported by Tim Reynolds. In his recent two games, Butler managed an impressive 20 points per game while playing for over 30 minutes each match. When healthy, Butler is undoubtedly a must-start player. The upcoming game projects to be a close contest, and Butler will likely log significant minutes, especially given the Lakers' injury woes. His dynamic skills and ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor make him a key player for the Heat, and fans can anticipate an exciting matchup as he faces off against the Lakers in what looks to be a thrilling showdown.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) has been listed as probable on the team's official injury report ahead of their Monday night game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The superstar forward has popped up on the injury report quite often this year, but he's only missed one game. Since most of the team is listed as either available or probable, they should be close to full strength when they take on a Lakers team that has seen their depth fall victim to the injury bug. Butler is a must-start whenever he's healthy enough to play and he's primed for a big night at home against the Lakers.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is listed as probable to face the Washington Wizards on Friday night. This is the team's first game of group play for the NBA's new in-season tournament. So far, it seems like the games will be treated as another regular season game, but the knockout stages could become more important if everyone buys into it. As the in-season tournament progresses, it's worth monitoring because players like Butler could turn in better performances. With that being said, Butler should be in every fantasy lineup against a very weak Wizards team.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee), who was previously listed as probable, will be available in Wednesday's game versus the Brooklyn Nets. Right knee tendinitis was the culprit for Butler's absence in Miami's third game of the year in Oct. 28's 106-90 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but some have speculated it was an early case of load management. That should be a running theme throughout the course of the campaign for the 34-year-old six-time All-Star, who hasn't played more than 64 games in a single season since 2018-19. Butler will look improve on a sluggish 32.5% field-goal rate while averaging 15.3 points during Wednesday's affair as a must-start fantasy asset in season-long leagues.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Brooklyn. He's battling a right knee issue, although fantasy managers are used to his various ailments through the years. But considering Butler hasn't played the best this season, averaging just 15.3 points in three games, it's possible things are worse than most realize. Nevertheless, if Butler doesn't play, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo (hip) will become the top options on the scoring end versus the Nets. In addition, guys like Kyle Lowry and Duncan Robinson could exceed expectations from a production standpoint.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (rest) won't play on Saturday in Minnesota. It's Miami's first back-to-back on the schedule, although this trend could continue for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign. With Caleb Martin (knee), Kevin Love (shoulder), and Josh Richardson (heel) also out, others will need to set up against the Timberwolves. While Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro automatically come to mind as the favorites to lead the way offensively, guys like Kyle Lowry, Duncan Robinson, and Dru Smith could be involved enough to make a difference for fantasy managers in deeper formats.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (dental procedure) is not traveling with the team to Houston for Friday's preseason finale against the Rockets. Unlike several other members of the Heat, it doesn't necessarily rule Butler out for the contest. Ira Winderman of the Miami Heat Sun-Sentinel notes that Butler is undergoing a dental procedure on Thursday and could later meet the team at the Toyota Center. The 34-year-old six-time All-Star has caught the media's attention with his new hairstyle but has yet to make a preseason cameo this fall. If Butler is ultimately unable to make the trip, expect the likes of Duncan Robinson and Nikola Jovic to see a continued bump in playing time on an already banged-up Heat roster. With that said, Butler's status for Oct. 25's regular-season opener against the Detroit Pistons appears to be in no danger.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (dental procedure) returned to Tuesday's practice. Butler was absent for Miami's last two preseason affairs as he recovers from a dental procedure, so fantasy managers probably didn't have to be alarmed in the first place. The six-time All-Star has a chance to make a preseason cameo on Wednesday versus the Brooklyn Nets, and it seems Butler could be healthy enough to participate in that one if Miami elects to play him. The Heat are likely to rely on another massive season out of Butler in 2023-24, since they failed to noticeably improve on a roster that reached the NBA Finals this past June. Load management could remain an annoying issue in head-to-head fantasy leagues, but Butler is a third-round mainstay across all formats this fall for his well-rounded ways.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (undisclosed) won't play in Sunday's preseason showdown with the Memphis Grizzlies. He's recovering from a dental procedure, although it doesn't appear to be anything serious, considering he's expected to be ready for the opener. With Miami down plenty of bodies heading into this one, guys like Thomas Bryant, Duncan Robinson, and Dru Smith should see plenty of work while having a great chance to finish as top preseason DFS performers.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler settled for 21 points as the team lost Game 5 and the NBA Finals on Monday against Denver. The Heat leader for anonymous for most of the game but was able to make himself the team's top scorer again with a late surge in the fourth quarter. With Miami down 83-76, Butler scored 13 straight points for the Heat to put the team up 89-88. However, he followed up the 13-point flurry with a bad pass and Denver was able to close out the series with a 94-89 victory. Butler finished with lowly 5-for-18 shooting from the field, but he was almost automatic at the free-throw line with a 9-for-11 effort. It was a disappointing finish to the season for Butler, who struggled to make shots throughout the Finals, but that should only act as a motivator for him for the next campaign.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler managed an efficient 25 points in Friday's Game 4 against the Nuggets, but the team still needed more from him as Denver grabbed a 3-1 series lead with a 108-95 victory. Butler had a great opening to the game, scoring nine first-quarter points and capping off the frame with a buzzer-beating triple. He finished with 9-for-17 shooting from the field while completing his line with seven rebounds, seven assists and one block. Butler hit at least half of his shots for the first time in six games. Things are looking bleak for the Heat in the series, but they have at least one more battle coming up and Butler definitely won't go down without a fight.