Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Fantasy Impact

Butler will remain sidelined to begin the playoffs. Tyler Herro should continue to take on a primary scoring role for Miami.

Jimmy Butler has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Heat.

Fantasy Impact

Butler is expected to miss several weeks after suffering a MCL injury in Wednesday's loss against the 76ers. Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Haywood Highsmith should take on bigger roles in his absence.

After injuring his MCL in yesterday's game against the 76ers, Jimmy Butler is going to be sidelined for multiple weeks.

Fantasy Impact

The news is a massive blow for this Miami Heat team that is in the midst of fighting for a playoff spot. If the Heat do manage to qualify, they'll likely be without their superstar player for the most part. Expect Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Caleb Martin to see increased playing time in his absence.

Jimmy Butler is reportedly feared to have an MCL injury in his knee.

Fantasy Impact

Butler got hurt in the first quarter of Wednesday's loss against the 76ers, but still played 40 minutes on the night. There should be a further update on him at some point on Thursday with Miami set to take on the Bulls for the No. 8 seed in the East on Friday.

Jimmy Butler scored 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 FT) to go along with five rebounds and four assists in the 118-103 win for Miami over the Raptors.

Fantasy Impact

Butler played just 24 minutes in the regular season finale. Next up is a game against the 76ers for the No. 7 seed in the East.