Jimmy Butler Does Not Enjoy His Return To Philadelphia
5 years agoMiami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler had an evening to forget on Saturday night against his previous team, the Philadelphia 76ers. In the 113-86 loss, Butler was held to just 11 points on 4-for-13 shooting, along with five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. It was his lowest-scoring game in November and halted a nice run of form in his previous seven games where he had averaged 22 points per game. He was relentlessly booed throughout the contest by the home crowd and it's possible that threw him off his game on Saturday night. Butler will look to bounce back with a four-game week in Week 6 of the fantasy basketball season with matchups against the Charlotte Hornets, Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, and Brooklyn Nets.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jimmy Butler III Returns To Action Monday
2 months agoGolden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (back) will return to action on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. A back issue kept the veteran forward sidelined on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers, but he is ready to rejoin the lineup on Monday, with the team upgrading his status from probable to available. In eight games as a Warrior, Butler has averaged 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.3 steals, while the team has posted a 7-1 record with him in the lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jimmy Butler III Expected To Suit Up On Monday
2 months agoGolden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (back) is probable for Monday's contest against Charlotte. The 35-year-old missed Saturday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers, opening the door for Quinten Post (ankle) to enter the starting lineup and finish with 16 points, nine rebounds, one block, and one steal. Yet, with Butler expected to return, Post will likely head back to the bench, assuming he is cleared to suit up. Butler has struggled in his last two appearances, combining for 11 points. However, he should turn thing around versus one of the worst teams in the National Basketball Association.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jimmy Butler III Ruled Out Against The 76ers
2 months agoGolden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (back) won't play on Saturday against Philadelphia. The veteran has been bothered by back spasms, so he won't be out there versus his former team. He's struggled of late, amassing only 11 points in the last two games. Hopefully, the time off will help Butler get back on track. But while he is out, Gary Payton II and Buddy Hield are the favorites to enter the starting lineup.
Source: Anthony Slater
Source: Anthony Slater
Jimmy Butler III Questionable On Saturday
2 months agoGolden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against Philadelphia. The veteran hasn't missed a game since being acquired by the Warriors. However, back spasms may be enough to keep him off the floor on Saturday. Butler is a must-start if he's available, despite combining for only 11 points in the last two games. But if he doesn't suit up, Buddy Hield and Gary Payton II will be in line for more work.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
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