It marks the second straight game that Butler has missed with this ailment. The stomach illness forced Butler to leave Friday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder early before he missed Saturday’s loss to the Orlando Magic and then was also held out of Monday’s game against the Nets.

Jimmy Butler trade rumors have been swirling for a couple of weeks, but that doesn't necessarily mean the Miami Heat will move him before the deadline. In fact, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks, the buzz at the G League Showcase is that,

As the trade rumors surround Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, the focus for fans is if he will play Monday night as they take on the Brooklyn Nets. Butler's status was revealed to be “questionable” for the contest as the team looks to break their three-game skid after winning four straight prior.