Jimmy Butler Won't Play in Heat vs. Hawks Game 5 Because of Knee Injury

The Miami Heat will be without Jimmy Butler for Tuesday's Game 5 of their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks.

Injuries have become a concern for the 32-year-old. He missed time with ankle issues, a tailbone injury, a toe injury and illness, and the forward hasn't played more than 65 games in a season since the year before.

He is one of the leaders of one of the best teams when he is healthy.

A six-time All-Star, four-time All-NBA selection, five-time All-Defensive selection, and a five-time All-Defensive selection, Jimmy Butler can impact the game in a number of ways. He averaged 21.4 points, 5.9 rebound, 5.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game this season, while Miami's overall depth means he doesn't have to carry the team on a nightly basis.

If he is out, the Heat have a number of options who can fill in.

Look for Duncan Robinson, Tyler Herro, Max Strus, and GabeVincent to see more playing time until Butler is healthy and ready to return.