Jimmy Butler (calf) ruled out again Thursday for Heat
Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (calf) is out for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors.
What It Means:
Butler has been downgraded from questionable and will miss a fourth straight game. Kyle Lowry (soreness) and Caleb Martin (ankle) have also been ruled out, while Duncan Robinson (ankle) is available. Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez, Jamal Cain, and R.J. Hampton are candidates for more work on Thursday night. Jason Richardson (back) remains doubtful.
Jaquez is averaging an additional 5.2 minutes (32.9) and 6.3 FanDuel points (29.4) per game when Butler is inactive this season. He has a $6,300 salary on Thursday's slate.
Recent NBA Player News
- Anthony Davis (back) cleared to play in Game 2 for Lakers Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) available for Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doubtful for Bucks in Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Haynes: Joel Embiid (injury recovery) will play in 76ers' playoff game Monday April 22nd, 2024
- 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (illness) cleared to play in Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
Recent Miami Heat Player News
- Duncan Robinson (back) available for Heat in Game 1 Saturday April 21st, 2024
- Miami's Duncan Robinson (back) questionable on Sunday April 20th, 2024
- Heat starting Jaime Jaquez Jr. for injured Jimmy Butler (knee) on Friday April 19th, 2024
- Duncan Robinson (back) available for Heat's Friday Play-in contest April 19th, 2024
- Heat's Duncan Robinson (back) probable on Friday April 18th, 2024
- Heat's Terry Rozier (neck) out again on Friday April 18th, 2024
