Miami Star Dealing With Illness Ahead Of Mavs Game

Jimmy Butler missed Saturday's practice.

Oct 13, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) watches from the bench against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

On Sunday, the Miami Heat will host the Dallas Mavericks in Florida.

Before the game (on Saturday), Jimmy Butler missed practice due to an illness.

Butler is averaging 17.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 50.0% from the field and 21.4% from the three-point range in nine games.

Via Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald: "Jimmy Butler listed as questionable for tomorrow's game vs. Mavs because of an illness. Butler missed practice today.

Also, Josh Christopher (G League) and Dru Smith (knee bone bruise) ruled out.

Keshad Johnson is on his way from Sioux Falls to join Heat for tomorrow's game."

Jimmy Butler listed as questionable for tomorrow's game vs. Mavs because of an illness. Butler missed practice today.

Also, Josh Christopher (G League) and Dru Smith (knee bone bruise) ruled out.

Keshad Johnson is on his way from Sioux Falls to join Heat for tomorrow's game.

— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) November 23, 2024

The Heat are the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 6-7 record in their first 13 games.

They are coming off a 106-89 victory over the Philadlephia 76ers (at home).

Butler had 30 points, ten rebounds, five assists and one steal while shooting 8/12 from the field and 1/1 from the three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.

#DALvsMIA INJURY UPDATE: Dru Smith (right knee bone bruise) has been ruled out of tomorrow night’s game vs the Mavs.

Jimmy Butler (illness) is listed as questionable.

Terry Rozier (foot) is listed as probable.

Jaime Jaquez, Jr. (ankle) is available.

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 23, 2024

Following Dallas, the Heat will play their next game on Tuesday when they host the Milwaukee Bucks.

Butler is in his sixth season playing for the Heat.

Nov 18, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

As for the Mavs, they are the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 9-7 record in 16 games.

They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak.

Following Miami, the Mavs will play their next game on Monday evening when they visit Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks in Georiga.