Jimmy Butler News: Will play Tuesday

Updated on November 4, 2025 at 9:07pm

Butler (back) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Suns, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Butler's status had been uncertain due to a back issue, but he will be on the floor and will avoid missing his first game of the season. The star forward is currently averaging 21.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 49.4 percent from the field and 50 percent from deep.