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Jimmy Butler Ruled out for Heat vs Clippers; Shoulder Injury Diagnosed as Strain

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Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler left Wednesday's game at the Los Angeles Clippers with a sprained shoulder in the second half. The team announced he would not return.

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#MIAvsLAC INJURY UPDATE: Jimmy Butler exited tonight's game vs the Clippers with a strained right shoulder and will not return.

Butler has an extensive injury history, giving the Heat reason to be concerned about this latest issue. The four-time All-Star has only reached the 70-game threshold once since the 2013-14 season.

In his first season with the Heat, Butler has missed six games thus far.