Heat's Jimmy Butler (death in family) out vs. Celtics

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Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler has been ruled out of Sunday afternoon's game against the visiting Boston Celtics due to personal reasons.

The Heat provided a statement via Butler's agent, Bernie Lee.

"Jimmy Butler has been granted a leave of absence as he deals with the death of a family member," the statement read. "Jimmy and his family ask for privacy at this point in