Miami Heat

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (foot) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Monday's matchup against Philadelphia. The Heat star sits out a second consecutive contest with a foot contusion. Butler's absence boosts the fantasy value of Jaime Jaquez Jr., who moved to the starting unit on Sunday versus Detroit. Meanwhile, it also secures extra offensive usage for Bam Adebayo, Terry Rozier, and Duncan Robinson, who's just posted a big 30-point game.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (foot) is questionable for Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. A right foot contusion cost Butler the front end of Miami's back-to-back in Sunday's narrow win over the Detroit Pistons, and the two-way superstar forward's status remains up in the air on Monday. Since Tyler Herro (foot) is out of action, the Heat offense would run through Bam Adebayo and Terry Rozier if Butler can't go against the Sixers. First-round rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been the definitive fantasy beneficiary of Butler's absences this season, averaging 15.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.9 treys through 20 games without Butler, but the 208.5-point over/under implies this is unlikely to be a high-scoring affair.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (back) will play on Sunday in the rematch with the Pistons. He's been bothered by a back contusion of late. However, the 26-year-old wasn't truly in danger of sitting out this contest. Adebayo has played well versus Detroit this season, averaging 20.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals in three games. That said, Jimmy Butler (foot) is out, meaning Adebayo might be even more productive.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (foot) won't play on Sunday in the rematch with Detroit. Butler has been banged up all season, which is nothing unusual. While he's just as productive as ever, he'll miss his 20th game versus the Pistons. It appears there's a chance he'll be back in the lineup on Monday versus the 76ers, his former team. But with Tyler Herro (foot) out as well, Duncan Robinson, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Terry Rozier should see more scoring chances. Of course, Bam Adebayo is the favorite to remain the team's No. 1 offensive contributor.

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) could remain out for up to two more weeks. He received platelet-rich plasma injections on Friday to treat the foot injury that's kept him off the floor for nearly a month. The 24-year-old has averaged a career-high 20.8 points and 4.4 assists this season. However, he's missed 30 games for a variety of ailments. The Heat are currently seventh in the Eastern Conference standings, with the team needing to leap over the Pacers to avoid a Play-In spot. But Miami might be without Herro for the rest of the regular season, potentially longer. With Josh Richardson (shoulder) also out, Duncan Robinson, averaging 15.9 points in 29 starts during the 2023-24 campaign, will likely continue to fill the void at the two position.