Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler came very close to his first triple-double of the season on Monday when he had 24 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in a 112-108 loss to Denver. He shot 8-for-18 from the field, including 1-for-2 from downtown, and had a 7-for-7 record at the foul line. In 32 minutes, Butler also picked up a steal and had only one turnover. Butler's shot has been a bit off for a while, but he continues to cook up good lines with his versatility. He is averaging 21.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.5 steals through the first couple of weeks of the month.

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler led the Heat to their third straight win in an overtime game against the Orlando Magic on Saturday. The 33-year-old star recorded 22 points, seven rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks in 34 minutes while shooting 7-for-17 from the field. Tyler Herro and Gabe Vincent's efforts helped the Heat significantly in securing the win as well, combining for 43 points. With Kyle Lowry (knee) missing time until after the All-Star break, Vincent has been logging 34-plus minutes in the past four games and has proven to be an excellent streaming option for the time Lowry is out.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (quad) is now listed as available on the injury report despite the right quadriceps contusion that he's dealing with. He was able to play north of 32 minutes in each of the last two games, so this contusion doesn't seem too serious at the moment. With Butler still in the lineup, Gabe Vincent and Max Strus' fantasy value will be limited as they come off of the bench. Miami is going to need their starters as much as possible as they cling to just a one-game advantage over the New York Knicks to avoid the play-in tournament.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler had another productive offensive outing with a team-high 28 points in Sunday's loss to Charlotte, missing only three of his 14 shot attempts and going 6-for-7 at the foul line. He also led the team with seven rebounds and had two assists with three steals in 33 minutes. The veteran star has shown off some incredible shooting form lately, going 62.5 percent from the field across his last seven outings. He has also averaged 2.0 steals over the span, so Butler continues to do the business at both ends regularly.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler returned from a one-game absence with a game-high 29 points in Friday's 110-105 win over Orlando, adding six rebounds, six assists and two steals. He missed both of his attempts from deep but shot a solid 10-for-17 overall from the field with a 9-for-12 record at the line. Butler was a late scratch Tuesday against Boston with lower back tightness, but he had no problems carrying his team here, so it looks like he has shaken off the issue completely. A very favorable matchup against the Hornets is now coming up for Butler and the Heat. He has averaged 27.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 8.0 assists against them this season.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (back) will not play Tuesday against the Boston Celtics. Butler was a late scratch as he experienced some lower back tightness ahead of the game. Miami may be playing it safe with Butler as the Celtics are missing most of their starters and Butler has been prone to injuries over his career. Victor Oladipo and Max Strus should see increased roles on Tuesday while Bam Adebayo should see a larger role on offense.

Miami Heat power forward Jimmy Butler (injury management) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Nuggets, meaning he is on track to sit Saturday's contest vs. Utah. Butler has not appeared in both legs of a back-to-back since late October as Miami monitors a knee ailment for its six-time All-Star. With Victor Oladipo (injury management) ruled out Friday under similar circumstances, the Heat gives itself some added scoring punch without Butler. Knowing an off-day is on the horizon, DFS managers can roster Butler with confidence, especially while he is in the midst of a seven-game stretch that has seen him shoot 61.4 percent overall.

The Miami Heat have listed Jimmy Butler (ankle), Bam Adebayo (shoulder) and Gabe Vincent (knee) as active Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Ever since the Heat got fined for misrepresenting their injury reports, their reports have been massive with injuries despite most being a non-factor. Butler and Adebayo will resume their normal roles as starters while Vincent could be thrust into a more prominent role with Kyle Lowry (personal) ruled out.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's clash against the Lakers. He has already missed two of the last three games and could be absent again as he tries to recover from a right ankle sprain. Injuries have left a big mark on Butler's season, with him having played in only 21 games so far. Max Strus re-entered the starting unit with Butler out on Monday against Minnesota and led the team in scoring with 19 points. The 26-year-old is now averaging 14.4 points with 3.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists as a starter this campaign. He should be a busy man again Wednesday if Butler remains out, while Tyler Herro and Kyle Lowry are expected to do more offensively as well.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was forced to exit Friday's matchup against Indiana with a sprained ankle. He rolled his right ankle in the first quarter and was initially able to play through the injury, but Butler didn't see any action after the third quarter. He logged 28 minutes and had a great outing in general with 20 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals. Health issues have troubled Butler all season long, leading to him missing 12 of the team's 33 games. It's currently unclear if Butler is set for another spell on the sidelines. As he initially managed to stay on the court, it's possible that the injury isn't very severe and Butler will be able to play Monday versus Minnesota.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (illness) will not play Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. Butler was expected to play through some lingering knee soreness, but apparently caught a stomach bug Tuesday and has been ruled out. With Kyle Lowry (knee) also out, there should be extra minutes for Max Strus and Victor Oladipo while Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro pick up extra usage.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is expected to play on Tuesday against Chicago. The veteran will probably continue to make routine appearances on the injury report moving ahead because of his nagging knee issue, so fantasy managers should take things on a game-by-game basis. Despite the ailment, Butler has averaged 21.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.9 steals in 20 games this season. Assuming he receives the official green light versus the Bulls, he's a must-start in all formats.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is on track to return to action Thursday versus Houston, with him listed as probable for the contest. He missed Wednesday's matchup against the Thunder with right knee injury management but should be good to go against the Rockets. Butler could carry a massive workload in the contest, with Kyle Lowry (rest) already ruled out and Bam Adebayo (ankle) regarded as questionable for the game. Miami's star man does it all for the team on a nightly basis, and Butler shouldn't have any problems racking up the stats Thursday.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) won't play on Wednesday versus OKC. With Miami playing its first of consecutive outings, the veteran will sit this one out before presumably suiting up on Thursday in Houston. As a result, Caleb Martin may slide over to cover the four spot, while Max Strus(shoulder), who is probable, could enter the starting lineup. Strus has played well this season, averaging a career-high 13.7 points, although the potential for more is there with Butler out of the equation.

Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (knee) will rest Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Butler and the Heat are heading into the first leg of a back-to-back set so he will get a night off as he rests his knees. With Butler out, look for Victor Oladipo and Caleb Martin to get boosts in fantasy value. Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro should also see higher usage.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) looks on track to play Saturday versus San Antonio, with the team listing him as probable for the contest. He is having issues with his right knee and Miami kept him out from a game earlier in the week in a back-to-back situation, but there's only one game scheduled for the team over the weekend and Butler shouldn't have any issues getting through it. The six-time All-Star has looked great again whilst in the lineup this season, averaging 21.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 6.1 assists with 1.8 steals. The Heat are managing his right knee, but that hasn't kept Butler from averaging 34 minutes a night in the games he's played this month, so he shouldn't be limited in any way against the Spurs.

Miami Heat power forward Jimmy Butler (knee, reconditioning) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Thursday's contest vs. the Clippers as he works his way back into game action. Butler sat out the second leg of a back-to-back Tuesday, making it likely he suits up against LA. The six-time All-Star has enjoyed another strong campaign thus far, averaging 21 points, 7.1 rebounds (on pace for a career high) and six assists per outing, shooting 49.5 percent overall in the process. Butler is likely to be guarded most possessions by Paul George or Kawhi Leonard -- assuming both are available -- likely lowering his DFS floor if he is ultimately to suit up.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) has been listed as out for the team's game against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. It seems to be a rest night for the veteran as he manages his knee from the past injury he dealt with previously. The knee injury forced him to miss seven consecutive games just a little bit ago. Miami will likely play it safe with him as the season progresses to keep him fresher come playoff time. While he's out, a combo of Max Strus, Gabe Vincentand Haywood Highsmith should see an increase in playing time.

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.