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Jimmy Butler’s Agent Reveals Major Injury Update Amidst Playoffs

The first game of the NBA Play-In Tournament could not have gone worse for the Miami Heat. Not only did they lose to the Philadelphia 76ers 105-104, but their star player, Jimmy Butler, appeared to get injured late in the game.

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Heat Get Brutal Jimmy Butler Injury News Before NBA Play-In Game vs. Bulls

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler faces a challenging recovery period after sustaining a right MCL injury during Wednesday’s NBA play-in tournament defeat against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 35 minutes ago

East and West play-in teams' odds to advance take hit with brutal injuries

Eastern and Western Conference play-in teams' odds to advance take hit with brutal injuries

Two teams are on perilous ground as they get set to host play-in games on Friday night to determine the final playoff spots in the Eastern and Western Conferences.

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Report reveals how long Jimmy Butler will be out

Jimmy Butler suffered a knee injury during the Miami Heat’s 105-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, and it does not sound like he is expected to be back on the floor anytime soon.

Watch: 'Playoff Jimmy' activated for play-in game

Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / 7 minutes ago

Miami Heat Culture: Why It Won’t Die If The Heat Bow Out Early This Year

The Miami Heat’s formidable culture status isn’t going anywhere despite any potential early playoff failure. Culture—the word every NBA fan knows is directly associated with the Miami Heat.

Tyler Herro News / Hardwood Heroics / 21 minutes ago

Miami Heat: Tyler Herro Brutally Ruins Bettors’ Day With 1 Shot

The Philadelphia 76ers broke the hearts of Miami Heat fans Wednesday night as they scored a thrilling 105-104 home win to send Tyler Herro and company to a do-or-die scenario in the Play-in Tournament.

Miami Heat News / Hardwood Heroics / 7 minutes ago

Miami Heat: Erik Spoelstra Drops Strong Demand Amid Crushing Jimmy Butler Injury

The Miami Heat never backs down from a challenge. Every team will say that, too, but Erik Spoelstra and his squad are among those most fans would associate such a mentality the most.

Bam Adebayo News / FirstSportz / 17 minutes ago

Watch: Bam Adebayo, who won the gold at Tokyo 2020, becomes the first player to receive his jersey from Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics are approaching, and the USA basketball team has unveiled its official roster. Bam Adebayo was the first player to receive his national team jersey.

Jimmy Butler News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Heat G Jimmy Butler set for MRI on ailing knee

Miami guard Jimmy Butler hurt his right knee on Wednesday in the Heat's defeat against the Philadelphia 76ers, leaving his availability for the Friday play-in finale against the Chicago Bulls in doubt.

Jimmy Butler News / Action Network / 1 hour ago

How Jimmy Butler’s knee injury impacts Miami Heat NBA Playoff odds

Here's what Jimmy Butler's knee injury means for the Miami Heat's NBA playoff odds.

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Report reveals how long Jimmy Butler will be out

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Jimmy Butler News / NBA Analysis Network / 12 minutes ago

Jimmy Butler Faces Possible MCL Injury After NBA Play-In Game Incident

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is under medical evaluation for a suspected MCL injury to his right knee following a painful incident in Wednesday night’s NBA play-in tournament against the Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Kyle Lowry gets his revenge on the team that ditched him

The Heat jettisoned Kyle Lowry to add Terry Rozier at the trade deadline. Wednesday night, he helped send his new team to the playoffs at his old team's expense.

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Erik Spoelstra News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Erik Spoelstra’s serious promise to Heat after 76ers’ play-in heartbreaker

The Miami Heat have been one of the most injury-ravaged teams in the association throughout the 2023-24 season; in the 7/8 play-in game against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Heat were without Terry Rozier, leaving Miami one shot-creator short in what ended up being a 105-104 loss for the reigning Eastern Conference champion.

NBA News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Heat most to blame for brutal play-in loss to 76ers

The Miami Heat lost 105-104 to the Philadelphia 76ers in an air-tight Eastern Conference NBA Play-In Tournament matchup Wednesday. As a result, they lost a secure seventh seed spot in the NBA Playoffs and will face the winner of the Miami Heat-Chicago Bulls 9-10 seed game for a chance at the eighth seed.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / 0 minutes ago

Heat lose first play-in game, and possibly Jimmy Butler

The Heat fell a point short in their play-in game against the 76ers. They may be a player short in their next play-in on Friday.

Watch: Nicolas Batum makes it rain from deep for the 76ers

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Miami Heat News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra has heartfelt take on Terry Rozier injury ahead of Play-in game vs 76ers

As the Miami Heat prepare to compete in the play-in tournament Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, they will once again be without star guard Terry Rozier.

Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

Miami Heat’s Play-In Chances: Seventh Seed On The Line Tonight

The Miami Heat will try to play themselves out of the play-in round and into the playoffs as they face Joel Embiid and the 76ers tonight. Lately, we’ve heard much of “trusting in the history” of the Golden State Warriors as the reason to believe they could make the playoffs.

Miami Heat News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Heat’s Bam Adebayo gets real on Team USA selection, playing for Erik Spoelstra at Olympics

The USA men’s basketball team has been announced for the 2024 Paris Olympics as it contains Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo, who has previously won a gold medal in 2021, as one of the 12 players who will represent the country.

NBA News / Action Network / 5 hours ago

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Terry Rozier News / NBA Analysis Network / 8 hours ago

Heat Rule Out Key Player For NBA Play-In Match vs. 76ers

As confirmed by the team on Tuesday, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier will not participate in the upcoming NBA play-in tournament matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA News / Action Network / April 16