It’s been a bumpy start to the 2022-23 campaign for the Heat.
Miami lost five of its first seven games, dropping the team to No. 12 in the Eastern Conference standings in late October. On top of the early struggles, the Heat are also dealing with injury problems, as six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler was forced to sit out their last game.
Here’s everything we know about Butler’s injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
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What is Jimmy Butler’s injury?
Butler was a late scratch for Heat’s Nov. 2 matchup with the Kings. Miami listed him as out with left hip tightness.
#SACvsMIA INJURY UPDATE: Jimmy Butler (left hip tightness) has also been ruled out of tonight’s game vs the Kings.
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 2, 2022
With Butler sidelined, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra deployed a starting five of Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Max Strus, Caleb Martin and Bam Adebayo. Herro led the team with 26 points and 12 rebounds in Miami’s 110-107 win.
How long will Jimmy Butler be out?
The Heat have not yet released their injury report for their next game, so it is unclear if Butler will be available to play on Nov. 4 against the Pacers.
Butler is averaging 21.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game this season while shooting 47.0 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from 3-point range.
Heat schedule 2022-23
Here are Miami’s next 10 games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4 | at Pacers | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 7 | vs. Trail Blazers | 8:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 10 | vs. Hornets | 7:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 12 | vs. Hornets | 8 p.m. |
| Nov. 14 | vs. Suns | 7:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | at Raptors | 7:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 18 | at Wizards | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 20 | at Cavaliers | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 21 | at Timberwolves | 8 p.m. |
| Nov. 23 | vs. Wizards | 7:30 p.m. |
Jimmy Butler career stats, highlights
- 17.8 points per game
- 5.3 rebounds per game
- 4.1 assists per game
- 1.6 steals per game
- 0.5 blocks per game
- 1.6 turnovers per game
- 33.2 minutes per game
- 46.0 percent shooting
- 32.2 percent 3-point shooting
- 84.2 percent free throw shooting
