Miami Heat

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (toe) has been upgraded from questionable to available on Monday and will play his first game since December 30. He's actually only played one game since December 18 due to the right-toe MP joint sprain he's been dealing with, so fantasy managers will welcome back a player of his caliber with open arms. Butler will slot back into the starting lineup especially with Jaime Jaquez Jr. (groin) ruled out for this contest. He may not have the same playmaking stats since Tyler Herro is also active. Butler has averaged 21.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.8 turnovers per game so far this year, and should be in every starting lineup regardless of league format.

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (knee) is out on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets and did not travel with the team ahead of the matchup. After missing Sunday's game as well, it places Love on the wrong side of questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Toronto Raptors due to a left knee contusion. The 35-year-old former All-Star is actually putting together one of his best seasons in terms of efficiency, turning in 10.1 points on 45.2% field-goal shooting, 6.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.7 treys per game in 2023-24 during his first full year in South Beach, staying fantasy relevant due to Miami's perpetually banged-up rotation. If Jimmy Butler (toe) doesn't return for the Heat on Monday, more playing time would remain available for Nikola Jovic and Haywood Highsmith in the frontcourt.

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (shoulder) will play on Sunday versus the Hornets. The 23-year-old didn't suit up for Friday's win over the Orlando Magic because of a shoulder issue. Fortunately, it will only cost him a game. The 23-year-old is having the best season of his career, averaging 22.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.3 steals. He's also shot a career-high 41.2% from deep. But with Jimmy Butler (shoulder) out again on Sunday, Herro could be more productive than usual, meaning he needs to be featured in all fantasy lineups.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (toe) remains out for Sunday's matchup with Charlotte. He will now miss his sixth consecutive game because of a sprained toe, and although he appears to be trending favorably, it's anyone's guess when he will be back in the lineup. Kevin Love (knee) also won't suit up. However, Tyler Herro (shoulder), Caleb Martin (ankle), and Kyle Lowry (hand) are in the lineup versus the Hornets. Lowry and Martin are usually hit-or-miss fantasy options. On the other hand, Herro and Bam Adebayo should absorb most of the scoring chances on Sunday.

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (shoulder) is questionable ahead of Sunday's showdown with the Charlotte Hornets. The 23-year-old is averaging a career-high 22.4 points and 41.2% shooting from deep this season. However, he's battled various ailments throughout the 2023-24 campaign, most recently sitting out Friday's win over the Orlando Magic because of a shoulder injury. Duncan Robinson got the start in that one, amassing 23 points in 41 minutes. With this in mind, if Herro doesn't suit up on Sunday, Robinson's fantasy potential will improve significantly.