Paul Zipser: Ruled out Friday

Zipser suffered ankle tendinitis just 10 minutes into Wednesday’s loss to the
Warriors and was unable to return. He then missed practice Thursday and has thus
been ruled out for Friday’s contest. He’s not been given an exact timetable for
his return, so he should be considered on a game-by-game basis for now. If Jimmy
Butler, who is questionable with a heel injury, is also unable to play Friday,
look for Dwyane Wade and Michael Carter-Williams to join Jerian Grant in the
starting lineup against Phoenix. Zipser’s absence could also open up more
minutes for Doug McDermott off the bench.