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Jimmy Butler out for Heat Opener vs. Grizzlies Due to Personal Reasons

Miami Heat wing Jimmy Butler will miss Wednesday's season opener against the Memphis Grizzlies due to personal reasons, according to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press.

"Everything's fine," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said of Butler, per Reynolds. "It's all good."

The nine-year veteran posted 18.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 55 games last year for the Philadelphia 76ers, who acquired the four-time All-Star from the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 12.

He was a solid addition to a 76ers team that finished third in the Eastern Conference.