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Former Key Pistons Vet Still Unemployed Midway Through July Former Pistons guard Alec Burks remains unsigned in free agency.

JULY 13, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Does not feature in Game 2 Burks did not see the floor in Wednesday's Game 2 loss to Cleveland.

Impact After logging 15 minutes in Game 1, the Heat replaced him with Davion Mitchell in the starting lineup. Burks' minutes have been trending in the wrong direction for a couple weeks, and it would be a surprise to see him in the rotation for Game 3.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to bench Burks will come off the bench for Wednesday's Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs against the Cavaliers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Burks started Game 1 and both of Miami's Play-In games, but he totaled 43 minutes across the three contests and wasn't part of the Heat's closing lineup. Davion Mitchell will leapfrog him in the starting lineup for Game 2, but still expect Burks to see a similar workload.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Heat

The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series

APRIL 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Muted performance in loss Burks closed Sunday's 121-100 loss to Cleveland in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists acro...

Impact Burks logged 15 minutes in the Game 1 loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday and didn't make much of an impact, despite an efficient shooting performance, going 2-for-3 from the floor. Miami will need more from the veteran guard if the team hopes to have any chance of pulling off the upset over this top-seeded Cleveland squad in the first round.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adebayo and the Heat visit Cleveland to start playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Miami Heat to begin the Eastern Conference first round

APRIL 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Atlanta and Miami square off for play-in game

The Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat hit the court for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

APRIL 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Available to play Burks (back) is available for Wednesday's Play-In game against Miami.

Impact Burks sat out Sunday's regular-season finale against the Wizards, but it was likely a precaution with the Heat having already locked up their Play-In spot. Burks finished the regular season with averages of 7.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists in 0.6 steals over 17.6 minutes per game across 49 games (14 starts).

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls meet the Heat for play-in game

The Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat meet in the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

APRIL 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Burks (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Burks has been able to play through a recent back issue, but he'll be held out of Sunday's regular-season finale. He'll finish his first regular season in Miami averaging 7.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists in 0.6 steals over 17.6 minutes per game across 49 games (14 starts). Burks should be available for the Heat's Play-In Tournament game against the Bulls on Wednesday.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Friday Burks (back) is available for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Burks was carrying a probable tag before this contest, so it's not a surprise to see him available and ready to handle the workload he's been receiving of late. Burks has started in each of Miami's last nine games, a span in which he's averaging 11.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game while shooting 44.3 percent from three-point range.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Friday Burks (back) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Pelicans, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Burks is expected to make his 13th straight appearance Friday despite dealing with lower back discomfort. However, the veteran guard has logged just 15 minutes in each of his last two appearances, so he could receive a similar workload against New Orleans if he's upgraded to available.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Miami plays Chicago, seeks 4th straight road win

Miami will try to keep its three-game road win streak intact when the Heat face Chicago

APRIL 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Monday Burks (back) is available for Monday's game against the 76ers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Back discomfort placed Burks on the injury report, but the veteran swingman has been cleared to play Monday. With Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) still on the shelf, Burks is set to continue starting for the Heat. Burks has averaged 12.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 3.1 three-pointers in 21.1 minutes across his last seven games (all starts), therefore his fantasy appeal remains muted outside of triples.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heat-76ers Injury Report: Several Key Players Questionable For Tomorrow The Miami Heat have listed Andrew Wiggins, Tyler Herro, Alec Burks and Haywood Highsmith as questionable ahead of tomorrow's game against th...

APRIL 6, 2025 • SI.COM

Questionable for Monday Burks is questionable for Monday's game against the 76ers due to lower back discomfort.

Impact Burks has drawn seven straight starts and is coming off a season-high 24 points during Saturday's loss to Milwaukee. Tyler Herro (thigh), Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) and Haywood Highsmith (Achilles) are also questionable, so it's unclear what Miami's rotation will look like at this point.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores season-high 24 points Burks supplied 24 points (8-18 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 35 minutes during Saturday's 121-115 overtime loss to the Bucks.

Impact Burks is making the most of his newfound starting role, and he took a step forward Saturday by establishing a new season-high scoring output in a game where the Heat were depleted. Burks has been productive in a starting role and has scored in double digits in five of his last seven first-unit appearances, averaging 12.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game while shooting an impressive 43.1 percent from three-point range.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo 31 PTS 12 REB 5 AST 2 STL | Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami HEAT | April 5, 2025

APRIL 6, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Antetokounmpo's 2nd straight triple-double lifts Bucks over Heat in OT, 121-115

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, Kevin Porter Jr. had 24 points off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat 121-115 in overtime

APRIL 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go Monday Burks (back) is available for Monday's game against the Wizards, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact As expected, Burks will shake off a probable tag Monday due to a lingering back issue. The veteran guard has started in three straight games, during which he has averaged 16.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists while shooting 57.1 percent from the field across 20.0 minutes per contest.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to face Washington Burks (back) is probable for Monday's game against the Wizards, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Burks has been a mainstay on the injury report of late due to a lingering back issue, though he's still expected to suit up versus Washington. The veteran guard has started in three straight games, averaging 16.0 points and 2.0 rebounds while shooting 57.1 percent from the field in 20.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Washington plays Miami on home losing streak

Washington aims to end its 4-game home losing streak with a win over Miami

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Continues to thrive as scorer Burks accumulated 20 points (7-13 FG, 6-12 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 20 minutes during Saturday's 118-95 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Burks started for a third consecutive game and not only scored in double digits again, but this 20-point output was a season-high mark for the veteran. Burks has been starting due to the absence of Duncan Robinson (back), and while his upside is tied to Robinson's return date, Burks should remain productive in the final weeks of the regular season. He's scored in double digits in four of his last six starts this month.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Herro 30 PTS 7 AST 3 REB | Miami HEAT vs. Philadelphia 76ers | March 29, 2025

MARCH 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Tyler Herro, Heat overwhelm sliding 76ers Tyler Herro scored 30 points and Alec Burks chipped in 20 as the Miami Heat smashed the host Philadelphia 76ers 118-95 on Saturday in the op...

MARCH 30, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

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