Miami Heat vs. Utah Jazz Injury Report: Jimmy Butler, Jaime Jaquez Jr. Among Players Listed As Questionable

Miami Heat forwards Jimmy Butler and Jaime Jaquez Jr. highlight the list of players potentially sidelined for Saturday's contest
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The Miami Heat (19-12) are facing off against Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz (13-19) on Saturday.

The Heat have won four consecutive matchups, with their latest being a 12-point victory over the Golden State Warriors. Meanwhile, the Jazz are looking to bounce back from a loss against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Here's the injury report:

HEAT

Jimmy Butler: Questionable - Left Calf Strain 

Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Questionable - Head Non-Covid Illness 

Kyle Lowry: Questionable - Soreness 

Caleb Martin: Doubtful - Right Ankle Sprain 

Josh Richardson: Questionable - Low Back Discomfort 

Duncan Robinson: Probable - Left Ankle Sprain 

Orlando Robinson: Out - G League - On Assignment 

Dru Smith: Out - Right Acl 3rd Degree Sprain 

Cole Swider: Out - G League - Two-Way

JAZZ

Josh Christopher: Out - G League - Two-Way

Taylor Hendricks: Out - G League - On Assignment 

Johnny Juzang: Out - G League - Two-Way 

Micah Potter: Out - G League - Two-Way 

Brice Sensabaugh: Out - G League - On Assignment

Butler has missed the full duration of Miami's winning streak. However, they won these games partially thanks to star-level performances from Jaquez. He has recorded more than 15 points and five rebounds in their last three contests.

Lowry, Martin, and Richardson were absent in Thursday's victory. Robinson is once again on the report after playing against Golden State.

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Anthony Pasciolla is a sports journalist who began covering the NBA in June 2023. A Philadelphia native, Anthony has experience covering the Philadelphia 76ers as a credentialed reporter. He has written for Miami Heat, Back In The Day Hoops, Kansas State Wildcats, and Illinois Fighting Illini on Sports Illustrated. His work also includes 76ers coverage for The Sporting News and previous stories for Athlon Sports and BasketballNews. When he’s not covering the NBA, you can find him spending time with friends and family or diving into the world of fantasy football. Follow him on X @AnthonyPasci or reach him via email at ampasciolla@gmail.com