Jimmy Butler's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

According to TNT's Chris Haynes, the NBA has suspended Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler for his involvement in a scuffle during Friday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. He will miss one game. Butler will be joined by Naji Marshall, Thomas Bryant, Nikola Jovic, and Jose Alvarado, who were also involved in the melee. Although fantasy managers are usually disappointed, it may be a good thing for the veteran to get a night off, especially since he's missed time this season for various reasons. Nonetheless, without Butler on the floor, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo should get more scoring chances. Additionally, Duncan Robinson, Caleb Martin, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. could see a significant increase in fantasy production.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was among four players ejected following a scuffle in a matchup between the Heat and New Orleans on Friday. The scuffle started after Zion Williamson stole the ball from Butler, and Kevin Love grabbed Williamson to avoid giving up an easy basket. Butler was having a spectacular game before being tossed early in the fourth quarter. He racked up 23 points, nine rebounds, six assists, three steals, and one block in 27 minutes. The altercation could result in fines or suspensions. Miami is scheduled to return to action on Monday versus Sacramento.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (personal) will return on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Butler was unavailable for Miami's last three games to mourn the loss of a family member but is back for Friday's action. A top-10 Pelicans defense presents a difficult draw for Butler, but the two-way superstar is averaging 22.2 points while 57.5% shooting from the field, 6.2 rebounds, 4.8 dimes, 1.8 steals, and 1.3 treys across his past 13 games.

The Miami Heat will be without forward Jimmy Butler (personal) for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks as well as Wednesday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers, ruling him out through the All-Star break. The Heat granted Butler a leave of absence on Sunday to mourn the loss of a family member, and the All-Star forward's next chance to return to the floor comes on Feb. 23 against the New Orleans Pelicans. The controls to Miami's offense will be left to Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, with the likes of Duncan Robinson, Caleb Martin, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. soaking up extra minutes in Butler's stead. Although Jaquez is averaging only 7.4 points on 35.6% shooting from the floor, 3.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.0 threes over eight games since returning on Jan. 27 from a five-game absence with a groin strain, he carries the highest fantasy upside of the bunch and is worth adding in most leagues.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (personal) won't play on Sunday afternoon versus Boston. He was listed as questionable as of Saturday evening. However, the team allowed him time away to deal with the death of a family member. Miami has a back-to-back left on the schedule heading into the All-Star break. While nothing has been confirmed, it's possible Butler won't be back until the February 23 clash with the New Orleans Pelicans. Nonetheless, Jaime Jaquez Jr. could find his way back into the starting lineup against the C's, giving him a higher-than-usual fantasy ceiling. Of course, Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo, and Terry Rozier are the favorites to do most of the heavy lifting offensively until Butler is back in the equation.