Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler has been acquired by the Miami Heat in a sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Fantasy Impact

Butler's new contract is for four years and $142M, and he will play for his third team in two years after demanding a trade from Minnesota last season that landed him in Philadelphia. The deal with Miami will also include Heat forward Josh Richardson, who averaged a career-high 16.6 points for Miami last season.

The Philadelphia 76ers stole home court advantage in-game two behind Jimmy Butlers 30 point, 11 rebound effort. Jimmy Butler is known for his work ethic and ability to get under a teams skin and today per Eric Koreen on twitter “Before game 1 Kawhi Leonard shot around on his home court despite team not doing it, pushing the Philadelphia 76ers shootaround back. This morning, Jimmy Butler is doing the same.” This move is on brand with Jimmy Butler’s brand expect Jimmy Butler to offer more of the same tonight as the Sixers should stick with the game plan that led to a game 2 victory.

Fantasy Impact

Fantasy outlook: Game 2 Jimmy shot 10 three pointers, which was a career high. Don’t expect that volume of outside shots in-game 3, however the Philadelphia 76ers found a formula that worked on offense with Joel Embiid being under the weather. Plan for Brett Brown to stick with this pattern at home tonight.

Jimmy Butler has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Chicago Bulls due to a back injury. Zhaire Smith and Shake Milton will pick up more minutes in this contest against Butler's former team.

Fantasy Impact

Zhaire Smith and Shake Milton are both worth a look in DFS lineups as there is only two games on Saturday. JJ Redick, TJ McConnell, Tobias Harris, and Ben Simmons beneift more than anything.

Jimmy Butler (back) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup with the Mavs.

Fantasy Impact

Butler is said to be day-to-day with the issue so this is likely just a rest day for the Sixers star. James Ennis and TJ McConnell will see added run in his absence.

Jimmy Butler scored 25 points on 6-of-13 shooting in 36 minutes of action on Saturday night. Butler also filled up the stat sheet, as he had six rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one block in the game.

Fantasy Impact

Butler did it all against Atlanta, which boosted his fantasy night and was sure to help fantasy owners on their championship run. Butler must remain active in all formats heading into the final stretch before the NBA playoffs, as he is an integral part of Philly’s offense and will keep producing at a high level.