Jimmy Butler (SG,SF)

Jimmy Butler has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Brooklyn Nets with a groin injury. Furkan Korkmaz will start in place of Butler on Wednesday along with Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, JJ Redick, and Wilson Chandler. (Source: Keith Pompey on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: With Butler out, Furkan Korkmaz will start in his place with Redick, TJ McConnell, and Wilson Chandler all benefiting from his absence. Joel Embiid will go to dominating the ball along with Ben Simmons.

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Jimmy Butler left Monday's game in the first quarter with a strained groin and did not return. He had no points in 10 minutes before his exit. (Source: Keith Pompey on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Sixers will likely be cautious with Butler which could mean he misses some time. The Sixers next game is on Wednesday at home against the Nets. Consider Butler very questionable for that game. Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and J.J. Redick will pick up the slack on offense if Butler misses any time.

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Jimmy Butler led all scorers with 38 points Wednesday night as the 76ers fell to the Raptors north of the border. Butler's 38 points were his Philadelphia- and season-high and the most he'd scored since he matched that total back in February when he was still a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves in a game against his original team, the Chicago Bulls.

Fantasy Impact: Butler's best scoring performance as a Sixer came against one of the league's premier defenders in Kawhi Leonard. Both stars grabbed the spotlight in this pivotal Eastern Conference matchup between the teams with the most wins in the conference. Butler's 27 field goal attempts and seven three-point attempts were each highs for his Philadelphia tenure as well.

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In Sunday's 103-95 win over the Grizzlies, Jimmy Butler scored 21 points on 7-of-17 from the floor. He was 7-of-8 from the free throw line and added three rebounds, two assists and a blocked shot in 33 minutes.

Fantasy Impact: Butler is just 2-of-9 from three-point range from beyond the arc over the last three games. However, he's hitting nearly 43 percent for the season and averaging 19.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game this season.

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In his worst statistical performance as a Sixer, Jimmy Butler only scored seven points, adding four rebounds, two assists, and a block and a steal apiece as Philadelphia pounded New York, 117-91.

Fantasy Impact: Due to the lopsided nature of this contest, coach Brett Brown decided to rest his core early on Wednesday night, giving reserve guards T.J. McConnell, Landry Shamet, and Furkan Korkmaz ample playing time. Nights like this will be rare given Butler's star power and central role in Philadelphia's attack, but after his season-high 34 in Sunday's win over Brooklyn, owners were hoping for a repeat performance. Butler will look to get back on track Friday against Washington.

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The Philadelphia 76ers came from behind to down the Nets, 127-125 on Sunday. Jimmy Butler lead the way with 34 points and drilled a game-winning three point shot with 0.4 seconds remaining. He shot 11-for-20 from the floor, including 5-of-6 from beyond the arc. Butler made all seven of his free throw attempts and added four steals in 37 minutes.

Fantasy Impact: Butler has now hit two game winning three pointers since arriving in Philadelphia. He's found his range over the last two games, hitting 8-of-10 from three point range and 43 percent for the season.

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Jimmy Butler scored 22 points in 34 minutes before leaving Friday night's contest with a left ankle injury. Butler also had two rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block, and one turnover in the game.

Fantasy Impact: Butler was in a groove before hurting his ankle late in the fourth quarter. His status for Sunday's road game against the Brooklyn Nets is up in the air at this point, so monitor closely to see if he suits up. Butler is a must-start in all formats if he plays.

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Jimmy Butler scored 13 points and added six rebounds Wednesday night in the 76ers win over the Pelicans. He also handed out three assists and chipped in three steals and a block on defense.

Fantasy Impact: Philadelphia's trade for Butler nearly two weeks ago has resulted in the best win streak of the still-young 2018-19 season for the team, but outside of their first victory with the seventh year guard out of Marquette - a 113-107 home win over Utah in which Butler scored 28 points and added seven assists and three rebounds - his contribution to the team's success has not translated to fantasy riches. Fantasy owners hope that as he continues to adjust to his role alongside Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, Butler's scoring will return to the 20-22 PPG range (he's averaging 17.2 in his five games with the Sixers but has yet to eclipse 16 points in any game other than the one against the Jazz).

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The 76ers overcame a slow start to dispose of the Suns, 119-114. Jimmy Butler scored 16 on 4-of-9 from the floor and 8-of-8 from the line. He added three rebounds and two steals in 32 minutes.

Fantasy Impact: Butler is averaging 18 points in his four games with the 76ers. The team is 3-1 since his arrival. While his numbers may be slightly lower in Philadelphia with the presence of Embiid and Ben Simmons, he should still provide very good fantasy numbers.

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Jimmy Butler scored 15 points and hit the game-winning triple on Saturday night during Philly’s 122-119 overtime victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Butler also had three rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks to go along with four turnovers in the game.

Fantasy Impact: Game! Rumor has it that Jimmy was challenged by teammate JJ Redick to take the game-winner. Boy, did he rise to the occasion. Butler has been finding his way during his first few games with his new team, and he still has a long way to go to learn the offense. But things are going well, and Butler is clearly a major part of the gameplan moving forward. Keep him plugged into your fantasy lineups everywhere.

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Jimmy Butler scored a team-high 28 points on an efficient 12-of-15 shooting in 37 minutes of action on Friday night. Butler also had three rebounds, seven assists, and two steals to go along with three turnovers in the game.

Fantasy Impact: This was Butler's first home game in Philly since being traded to the team, and he did not disappoint, leading all Sixers in scoring on the night. After a drama-filled experience with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jimmy looks primed to start a new productive chapter in his career with Philly. Hopefully that means nothing but greatness for fantasy owners moving forward. Keep Butler plugged into your lineups in all formats.

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Acquired the previous weekend in a blockbuster deal with Minnesota, All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler scored 14 points in his 76ers debut Wednesday night, a 111-106 loss to Orlando. He added four rebounds and two assists in his first appearance in Philadelphia's starting lineup.

Fantasy Impact: Butler's debut as a 76er did not play out quite as envisioned as Philadelphia blew a 16-point fourth quarter lead to the Magic on Wednesday. Despite the loss, Butler looked like he is already fitting well into Philadelphia's lineup and rotation. While his scoring might take a hit with his move to a team that features a prolific interior scorer like Joel Embiid and a primary ball-handler like Ben Simmons, Butler should continue to produce at a very high level, keeping him among the league's upper echelon of stat-stuffing fantasy performers.

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Jimmy Butler will make his first appearance for the Sixers on Wednesday night against the Magic. The starting five for Philadelphia will be Butler, Ben Simmons, JJ Redick, Wilson Chandler and Joel Embiid. (Source: Tim Bontemps on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It remains to be seen how the addition of Butler will shake out for other members of the Sixers and himself. Keep them all active in season-long leagues but you might want to wait for a game or two before plugging them into a cash game lineup in DFS.

Minnesota has agreed to a deal to send Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton to Philadelphia in exchange for Robert Covington, Dario Saric, and a second-round pick. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It was only a matter of time before Butler was moved, given all the acrimony between him and Minnesota this season. Word is that the Sixers expect to sign Butler to a long-term deal this summer, so expect the 76ers to be a powerhouse in the Eastern Conference for a long time.

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Jimmy Butler (rest) is scheduled to play for the Timberwolves on Friday night against the Kings. (Source: Marc Stein on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Apparently there's been a jointly agreed upon plan between Jimmy and the T-Wolves that stipulates he'll have occasional rest games. He's good to go tonight, but future games will mostly be a guessing game until the forward gets sent to another team.

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Jimmy Butler was second on the Timberwolves in scoring on Wednesday night with 24 points against the Lakers. Butler added five rebounds, five assists, three steals, and a lone block.

Fantasy Impact: Butler is averaging 22.2 points per night in 35.6 minutes per game. Butler is also averaging 4.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.1 blocks, and 2.4 steals. He should be owned and started in all formats.

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Jimmy Butler (soreness) will be available for the Timberwolves tonight. (Source: Dave McMenamin)

Fantasy Impact: Butler is being listed as dealing with 'general soreness' which seems like bogus, so the question of whether he's going to play on a nightly basis must have a lot to do with his trade request as well. He'll be in tonight though, so plug him into your lineups in a juicy primetime matchup with the Lakers.

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Butler finished with 20 points on 6-of-13 shooting, and had five assists, four rebounds, one block, and one steal, while logging 39 minutes in Minnesota's 120-109 loss to the Clippers on Monday night.

Fantasy Impact: Although Butler has missed several games this season due to needing rest, and his future in Minnesota is murky, he has typically been reliable on both ends of the floor when he suits up. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor Butlers day-to-day status, and start him confidently when he's active.

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Jimmy Butler will not play as it will be another rest day for the star forward whose been rumored plenty in trade rumors. With Butler out, Josh Okogie will see plenty of minutes in his absence. (Source: Sean Highkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Butler is set to be traded at some point but nobody knows if it will be soon or just before the trade deadline in February but his value will go down if a deal goes down before the deadline as it will only be short stint with a new team. Okogie benefits the most in minutes but Derrick Rose benefits the most in fantasy.

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Jimmy Butler missed Wednesday's game and is now expected to play on Friday against the Golden State Warriors. Butler has been angling for a trade for weeks now and it's only a matter of time as this situation is not helping the team. (Source: The Athletic )

Fantasy Impact: Josh Okogie is worth a look in 12-team leagues especially with Andrew Wiggins knicked up. Derrick Rose is already in the must-add territory after his resurgence for 50 points on Wednesday.

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Butler finished with 32 points on 12-of-20 shooting (6-of-7 from outside), and grabbed six rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and one steal while playing for 37 minutes in Minnesota's 124-120 win over the Lakers on Monday night.

Fantasy Impact: When Minnesota needed it most, Jimmy Butler delivered, draining six shots from outside, including a clutch shot late to seal the win for the Timberwolves. Although Butler isn't going to make six outside shots every game, his ability to score inside and out, coupled with his defensive prowess easily makes him a borderline top 15 player in most league formats. Minnesota next plays Indiana on Wednesday night.

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Jimmy Butler shot just 2-for-11 in the tough loss to the Bucks at home on Friday finishing with four points. Butler added five boards, two assists, one steal, and one block.

Fantasy Impact: Butler wasn't the only starter to struggle as Jeff Teague and Josh Okogie also shot poorly from the floor. At this time, the Timberwolves don't appear to be ready to deal Butler to the Rockets for four future first-round picks so he will remain on the team for now.

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The Houston Rockets are prepared to offer the Minnesota Timberwolves four future first-round draft picks in exchange for the star F, Jimmy Butler. The Rockets are thin with players go down with injury or suspended and know they need another superstar to compete with the Warriors, and especially one with defensive toughness. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: If Butler winds up with Houston, it would be an incredible lineup with Butler, CP3, Capela, James Harden, and some other mix of PJ Tucker, James Ennis, or Carmelo Anthony. Butler won't lose much in terms of value but will take a hit on the offensive end. Stay tuned.

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Butler finished with 23 points on 7-of-13 shooting, and grabbed six steals, five assists, and four rebounds while logging 37 minutes in Minnesota's 112-105 loss to Toronto on Wednesday night.

Fantasy Impact: Butler continues to show how much the Timberwolves need him, leading the team in points scored for a second straight game, and in three of Minnesota's first five games. As long as Butler is healthy, he is capable of putting up big numbers, and can consistently be a top 15 player.

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Jimmy Butler scored 20 points in Monday's win over the Pacers while shooting a solid 50 percent from the floor. Butler added three boards, three assists, one steal, and one block but four turnovers.

Fantasy Impact: Butler will continue to rest on back-to-back sets as he continues to search for a trade out of Minnesota. Continue to get him in your lineups and if Andrew Wiggins misses any time, he will get a boost.

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Jimmy Butler will rest on Saturday and not play against the Mavericks. Already, back-to-back sets causing star players to sit out the second game of the back-to-back set. (Source: Wolves PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: With Butler out, hopefully, Karl Anthony-Towns can get going on the offensive end while Derrick Rose, Tyus Jones, and Josh Okogie will all see more minutes. Jones could be a solid cheap value play in DFS on Saturday.

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Butler finished with 33 points on 10-of-12 shooting, and went 12-for-12 from the charity stripe, and 1-for-1 from outside, while grabbing seven rebounds, four steals, three assists, and two blocks in 36 minutes versus the Cavaliers on Friday night.

Fantasy Impact: Butler is off to a great start this season, averaging 28.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.0 steals, 3.0 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game. If Butler can keep playing with the intensity he has so far, his fantasy value will skyrocket.

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Butler finished with 23 points on 9-of-23 shooting, and grabbed seven rebounds, four steals, and three assists, while playing for 32 minutes in Minnesota's 112-108 loss to the Spurs on Wednesday night.

Fantasy Impact: Other than going 9-of-23 from the floor, Butler was effective across the board in this game. There are still plenty of question marks surrounding Butler, as he has told Minnesota he wants out, however he will remain a solid fantasy option, no matter what team he is on.

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We'll believe it when we see it, as Thibodeau is known for over-working his players. He said Jimmy would play in "shorter segments" to begin the season. (Source: Kyle Ratke on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This shouldn't impact Jimmy's fantasy outlook much, it likely means his conditioning isn't quite there after missing most of camp and all of the preseason.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are not expected to complete a trade involving star Jimmy Butler before the season opener on Oct 17th against the Spurs. Butler has demanded to be traded and according to reports, he will get his wish but not before the season opens. Keita Bates-Diop is a player who will see more minutes when Butler is moved. (Source: Athletic)

Fantasy Impact: Of course, the Wolves wanted to keep Butler in Minnesota as long as possible to up his trade value but at what cost for this season. Miami seems to be the frontrunner and Josh Richardson is a piece in the deal. Once a deal is complete, Andrew Wiggins and Jeff Teague get a nice boost while Keita Bates-Diop and Luol Deng also benefit. Butler is still an early-round pick on either the Heat or Wolves. If he's traded to a contender like the 76ers, that could change slightly but not enough to push him back in re-draft leagues.

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The Miami Heat have emerged as the favorites to land Minnesota's Jimmy Butler if he is dealt, while teams such as the 76ers, Rockets, and Nets appear to be out of the running as the Wolves asking price grows steeper. (Source: Heavy.com)

Fantasy Impact: When the rumors first surfaced that the Sixers might attempt to add Butler to their young core, the idea of a new superteam in the East residing in Philadelphia seemed possible. As the rumor mill cooled, it became clear that Minnesota would only entertain an offer for their star swingman if the Sixers included one of their young ball-handlers (Ben Simmons or Markelle Fultz) as part of the deal. Furthermore, concerns of Butler's potential impact on a very young locker room kept Philadelphia from pursuing any deal with vigor.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor wants to keep or trade Jimmy Butler by Tuesday. Butler demanded a trade last week and now it looks like he will get his wish. Butler requested the Nets, Clippers, and Knicks but the Heat, 76ers, Rockets, Blazers, and Pistons are all interested. The Wolves will have no choice but to take the best package which the Nets and Knicks probably can't provide. (Source: ESPN.com)

Fantasy Impact: Butler will remain an early-round draft pick even in a new city. When he does leave Minnesota, Towns and Andrew Wiggins will be in line for even more work along with Jeff Teague, Tyus Jones, Taj Gibson, Luol Deng, and Keita Bates-Diop seeing more minutes and value.

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Jimmy Butler finished with eight points on 4-of-10 shooting and put up five rebounds, five assists, and one block in 30 minutes versus Houston.

Fantasy Impact: After the game, Timberwolves' head coach Tom Thibodeau said Butler didn't play in the fourth quarter due to knee soreness. Butler's struggles in Game 5 should not be too concerning to fantasy owners, as Butler's play time was limited for cautionary reasons and he should be good to go next year after having all offseason to recover.

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Jimmy Butler finished with 28 points on 10-of-19 shooting and collected seven rebounds, seven assists, and one steal in 41 minutes versus Houston on Wednesday night.

Fantasy Impact: After posting anemic numbers in Games 1 and 2, Butler bounced back and led the Timberwolves to an impressive win over Houston. Look for Butler to post similar numbers in Game 4, as Minnesota will be relying on him offensively and defensively to avoid going back to Houston down 3-1.

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Jimmy Butler finished with 11 points on 3-of-6 shooting and put up four rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes versus Houston on Wednesday night.

Fantasy Impact: Butler, along with the rest of Minnesota's starters couldn't get into a rhythm versus Houston, which led to him only playing for 25 minutes. Look for Butler and the rest of Minnesota's starters to bounce back, as Games 3 and 4 will be played in front of a home crowd at Target Center.

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Jimmy Butler played 41 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Nuggets. He shot 10-for-21 from the field, 1-for-4 from three-point range and 10-for-13 from the field. Butler finished with 31 points, five rebounds, five assists, one block, one steal and three turnovers.

Fantasy Impact: Butler was absolutely sensational in this win and should help carry the Timberwolves in the playoffs against the Rockets. Butler might not have enough to upset the Rockets but should make them nervous in round 1. He will be a fantastic play as a daily fantasy option.

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Jimmy Butler finished the game with 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting and put up four steals, two rebounds, and one assist in 23 minutes versus the Lakers on Friday night.

Fantasy Impact: Although this was Butler's first game back after missing 17 games with a knee injury, he looked like he never left. Butler scored 18 points while shooting 70 percent from the floor, and also had four steals. Look for Butler's numbers to get even better as his minutes will increase with the Wolves in the middle of a tight playoff race.

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Jimmy Butler has a good chance of playing Friday night against the Lakers. He was active against the Nuggets but the decision was made to keep him out for another day.

Fantasy Impact: When Butler returns he will need a few games to get back into game shape. Don't expect him to be a dominant fantasy force right away and he may not get back to form until after the playoffs.

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Jimmy Butler suffered a tear to his right meniscus on Friday which wasn't as bad as originally thought when the expectation was that he suffered a torn ACL. However, it's a little worse after there was an MRI which came back negative. Butler will miss between four to six weeks with the injury post surgery. Nemanja Bjelica will start in his place. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bjelica benefits greatly in minutes and value with Butler out while Jeff Teague, Andrew Wiggins, Taj Gibson, and Karl Anthony-Towns also benefit. Marcus Georges-Hunt, Tyus Jones, and Jamal Crawford also benefit and pick up more minutes.

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Jimmy Butler suffered a non-contact injury to his knee on Friday night against the Rockets. He left the game in the third quarter finishing with 10 points, five rebounds and three assists. He will have an MRI on Saturday but there is optimism that Butler may have avoided an ACL tear. (Source: David Aldridge on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Butler will surely miss Saturday's game against this old team, the Bulls and maybe more depending on the results of the MRI. The Wolves start a three-game West Coast road trip on Monday before returning home on Thursday, March 8th. Butler owners should hold him until news of the MRI is released before determining how to proceed. Nemanja Bjelica will likely enter the starting lineup and is an excellent DFS option on Saturday. Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins, Jeff Teague and Jamal Crawford will also gain usage for as long as Butler is out.

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Jimmy Butler had a solid all-around game in the loss to Houston. He scored 15 points with six assists and seven rebounds.

Fantasy Impact: Butler's numbers across the board are up in February and he is shooting 51.4% during that span.

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Jimmy Butler scored 35 points in a tough loss to Cleveland on Wednesday. He added six assists and five rebounds to his stat line.

Fantasy Impact: Butler shot well all night and was 4-of-5 from deep. He is well above his scoring average this month, scoring 31 PPG. Butler is playing very well in all facets of his game.

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Jimmy Butler finished with 30 points on 11-of-21 shooting and collected eight rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in 37 minutes versus New Orleans on Saturday night.

Fantasy Impact: Butler was all over the stat-sheet almost posting a triple-double, and over his last 10 games, Butler is averaging an impressive 25.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.8 assists. Look for Butler to impress again versus Cleveland on Wednesday night.

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Jimmy Butler finished with 24 points on 7-of-15 shooting and put up seven rebounds, three assists, one block, and one steal in 36 minutes versus Atlanta on Monday night.

Fantasy Impact: Butler has continued right where he left off after missing four games with a knee injury. So far in January he is averaging 22.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game and is showing no signs of slowing down.

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This report is coming straight from Jimmy Butler himself so we should make sure to get another look before tip-off. Butler is expected to play and will move Nemanja Bjelica back to the bench. (Source: Wolves on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It's a great matchup to return to the lineup for fantasy owners of Butler who will see him finish the week against the Nets. Get him in your lineups but check back before the tip-off for final confirmation. Bjelica gets a serious downgrade with Butler back.

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Jimmy Butler will be held out of the lineup in Thursday night's matchup with the Warriors according to Timberwolves PR on Twitter. He will miss his fourth consecutive game with a sore right knee. (Source: Timberwolves PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Nemanja Bjelica will get the start in place of Jimmy Butler who will miss his fourth consecutive game.

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Jimmy Butler (knee) will miss his third straight game Wednesday night versus the Trail Blazers in Portland. (Source: Sean Highkin via Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Nemanja Bjelica will start in place of Butler in Wednesday's matchup. Bjelica played well in Monday's game against the Clippers totaling 18 points, nine rebounds and four assists.

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Jimmy Butler has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Raptors with a knee injury. It's a complete surprise here as we heard no news on a knee injury for Butler. Nemanja Bjelica will start in his place with Shabazz Muhammed getting more run. (Source: Wolves on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Nemanja Bjelica will be on the DFS radar with the starting nod while Andrew Wiggins, Taj Gibson, Jeff Teague, and KAT all get a bump in value and upside. Look for KAT to have a nice game against the Raptors and add to his double-double lead in the NBA.

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Jimmy Butler finished with 23 points on 8-of-15 shooting, and put up four rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block in 42 minutes.

Fantasy Impact: While Butler hasn't been as impressive in January as he was in December, he has still been solid, averaging 22.8 points, 5.6 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2.8 steals per game. Look for Butler to continue putting up big numbers versus Toronto on Saturday night.

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Jimmy Butler scored a team-high 28 points in the loss to the Magic on Tuesday. He also pulled down seven boards, to go with four assists and five steals.

Fantasy Impact: Butler can do no wrong right now. He is firing on all cylinders, and contributing across the board.

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Jimmy Butler had an all-around solid game in the win against Portland on Sunday. He scored a team-high 24 points to go along with two steals, four assists and five rebounds.

Fantasy Impact: Butler is well above his season average in assists, points and rebounds so far in January. He has been a stud in his first season in Minnesota and is showing no signs of slowing down.

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Jimmy Butler finished with 13 points on 6-of-12 shooting and put up four rebounds, three steals, two assists and a block in 34 minutes versus the Knicks on Friday night.

Fantasy Impact: While Butler didn't light up the stat sheet, he was still efficient, shooting 50 percent from the floor. Look for Butler to have a bigger game against Portland on Sunday night.

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Jimmy Butler was two rebounds and an assist away from a triple-double against Cleveland. He finished the game with 21 points, nine assists, three steals and eight rebounds.

Fantasy Impact: Butler is enjoying a nice January so far, scoring 20 or more in four of the five games played. His assists are also up this month with Jeff Teague out, averaging 6.9 per game.

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Jimmy Butler finished with 28 points, nine assists, three rebounds, and three steals in 37 minutes versus the Lakers on Monday night.

Fantasy Impact: Butler has been on fire lately, averaging 27.2 points and 6.8 assists in his last five games, while shooting 53.6 percent from the floor. Butler will continue to put up impressive numbers and must be started every night.

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Jimmy Butler scored 39 points on 10-for-20 shooting in the win against Denver. He added four rebounds, five assists and a steal to his stat line.

Fantasy Impact: Butler did a little bit of everything on Wednesday and continues to have an amazing December. He is averaging 27 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists this month.

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Jimmy Butler finished with 23 points on 11-of-20 shooting and put up eight assists, five rebounds, and two steals in 41 minutes versus the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact: Butler has been on fire in December, averaging 26 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 39 minutes per game. Butler has found his role with the Timberwolves and should remain a dominant scorer as long as he remains healthy.

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Jimmy Butler finished with 25 points on 8-of-15 shooting and put up four assists, two steals and two rebounds in 35 minutes versus Denver on Wednesday night.

Fantasy Impact: Butler has been on fire over his last 10 games, averaging 25.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.1 assists while shooting 49.7 percent from the floor and 92.5 percent from the free-throw line. Butler has been gradually improving over the course of the season as he is finding his role with the Timberwolves. Look for Butler to continue his recent success versus Phoenix on Saturday night.

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Jimmy Butler scored 37 points on 12-for-21 shooting against Portland. He also added six rebounds, four assists, three steals on the night.

Fantasy Impact: This was good to see from Butler, as he was questionable going into this game with a sore back. Butler is in a groove right now and the offense is running through him.

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Jimmy Butler is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Blazers due to back spasms. Butler will likely be a game-time decision so check back for another update. If out, Shabazz Muhammed and Jamal Crawford will be asked to step up. (Source: Jerry Zgoda on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Back spasms can be tricky and we've seen other star players miss games and leave games early like Enes Kanter so Butler would be a risky DFS play. If active, he's a sure bet for season-long leagues to start out the week. Also, Crawford would be on the DFS radar.

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Jimmy Butler finished with 10 points on 5-of-18 shooting while adding in six rebounds, three steals, and two assists Saturday night versus Phoenix.

Fantasy Impact: Butler couldn't get his shot going Saturday night, shooting just 27.8 percent from the floor, however with Butler averaging 23 points in 39.5 minutes in his last 10 games, don't expect his subpar performance from Saturday to carry over into his next game on Monday against the Trail Blazers.

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Jimmy Butler scored 38 points and grabbed six rebounds in the loss to the 76ers on Tuesday. He also added three assists and a steal to his line.

Fantasy Impact: Butler is on fire in December, scoring 27.3 points while grabbing 5.8 rebounds and dishing out 5.3 assists.

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Jimmy Butler scored 19 points on 7-of-12 shooting against the Clippers. He also was active on the boards grabbing eight rebounds and dishing out eight assists.

Fantasy Impact: Butler is enjoying a fine December, averaging 26 points, 4.9 assists and 5.2 rebounds so far this month.

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Jimmy Butler scored 30 points on Monday in the loss to Memphis. He added five assists, four steals and two rebounds to his stat line.

Fantasy Impact: Butler is on fire right now, this being his second straight 30-point game. He seems locked in and remains the go-to guy in Minnesota.

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Jimmy Butler scored 33 points on 50 percent shooting both from the field and from deep during his squad's win over the Clippers on Sunday. Butler added eight rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in a game-high 40 minutes of action.

Fantasy Impact: Butler had arguably his best game as a member of the Timberwolves on Sunday, posting a season-high in points while falling just two boards short of a double-double. Butler has been very good in Minnesota's two games so far this month, putting up 27.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 2.0 steals on 47 percent shooting from the field and 43 percent shooting from beyond the arc.

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Jimmy Butler filled that stat sheet in the win against the Suns. He had 25 points, one block, three steals, five assists and four rebounds.

Fantasy Impact: This is the type of stat line owners are looking for. The offense ran through Butler Sunday night with Jeff Teague out and he did not disappoint.

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Jimmy Butler stuffed the stat sheet against the Pistons. He had 26 points, 10 rebounds, five steals and four assists.

Fantasy Impact: Butler is starting to find his rhythm with his new squad and it is showing in the box score. There is no reason for owners to sit him in any format.

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Jimmy Butler finished with 21 points on 6-of-12 shooting and added 10 assists versus Utah on Monday night.

Fantasy Impact: Butler is starting to contribute more consistently now that he is finding his role with the Timberwolves, and should continue to be started every night regardless of matchup.

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Jimmy Butler scored 11 points on Wednesday with three rebounds, five assists and two steals.

Fantasy Impact: Butler was off Wednesday night from the field, but he will be fine. Continue to roll him out on a nightly basis.

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Jimmy Butler scored a team-high 23 points Wednesday to help lead the Timberwolves to a 104-98 victory over the Pelicans. Butler hit 8-of-18 shots from the field and 7-of-10 at the free throw line while chipping in with four rebounds, two assists and three steals in 33 minutes.

Fantasy Impact: After missing a couple of games due to illness, Butler has averaged 21.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists over his last three games, all Timberwolves' wins. He will continue to be the secondary scoring option on the offensive end after Karl-Anthony Towns and is a must-start in all fantasy leagues.

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Jimmy Butler returned from an illness on Friday and scored 25 points to help beat the Thunder. He also had seven assists and five rebounds on the night.

Fantasy Impact: Butler looked liked his old self on Friday and will be leaned on heavily by the Timberwolves all year.

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Jimmy Butler will start and play on Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Butler needs to get back to the lineup as the Wolves went 0-2 without him. Shabazz Muhammed will move back to the bench. (Source: TWolves PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Butler is a must-start in a high-scoring matchup against the Thunder. Get him in your lineups with confidence. Muhammad is now off the DFS map.

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Jimmy Butler is expected to play on Friday despite the questionable tag as ESPN.com's Darren Wolfson considers him probable. Butler missed the last two games due to an illness as the Wolves got crushed in both games. Butler will return to start at SF with Shabazz Muhammed moving back to the bench. (Source: Darren Wolfson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Butler should be inserted back into your lineups but check back again for another update before tip-off. If he returns, it's a hit to Shabazz Muhammed and Jamal Crawford for daily purposes.

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Jimmy Butler will miss his second straight game Wednesday for Minnesota with an upper respiratory illness.

Fantasy Impact: With Butler out again, expect Shabazz Muhammad and Jamal Crawford to see an additional boost in minutes. Butler is listed as day-to-day, with Minnesota's next game on Friday against Oklahoma City.

Jimmy Butler has been ruled out on Tuesday against the Pacers. It's a late-scratch and Shabazz Muhammed will start in his place. (Source: T'Wolves PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hopefully, you were able to take Butler out of your DFS lineups but the 8 PM start didn't give some owners that chance. Muhammed stands to benefit greatly with a start against a favorable opponent.

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Jimmy Butler had a solid all-around game with 12 points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal in the loss to the Spurs on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: Butler played 35 minutes and will get all the minutes he can handle. There is no reason to think he won't have a great statistical season.

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The Wolves are close to acquiring Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN's Marc Stein. Whoa boy. This has been the hot story for a few hours and the Wolves would almost certainly be using their No. 7 pick. The Wolves are also likely to include Kris Dunn, Zach LaVine (knee) and/or perhaps other pieces. (Source: Marc Stein on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Finally the Butler rumors can be laid to rest if this becomes a reality. The 27-year-old shouldn't lose any value going to the Wolves and will help them to become competitive. LaVine is still recovering from a knee injury and will probably not be fantasy relevant this year. Dunn could be a big winner and may get a big role with the Bulls.

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With the draft rapidly approaching, the NBA will be hot in the rumor mill and Jimmy Butler is getting serious interest from former Coach Tom Thibodeau and the Wolves. Like Paul George, many teams will be calling in and making offers including the Cavaliers and Suns so far. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Butler moving to the Wolves would be a huge move for the Wolves making them a guaranteed playoff team with Butler, Zach LaVine, Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. However, a move out of Chicago could change Butler's fantasy output but only slightly.

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Jimmy Butler led the Bulls with 23 points in their Game 6 loss to the Celtics 105-83. The loss eliminates the Bulls from the playoffs. Butler hit 9-of-17 shots while grabbing seven rebounds and three steals but finishing the game without an assist in 31 minutes.

Fantasy Impact: Butler and the Bulls lost four straight games after taking a 2-0 series lead. Butler finished the series averaging 22.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists. His regular season resulted in career-high numbers in points (23.9), rebounds (6.2) and assists (5.5). He will be an early round target for fantasy drafts next season.

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Jimmy Butler will play in Game 6 after only practicing a little in shootaround on Friday morning. It's apparently soreness in his left knee so we expect him to be a full-go for Game 6. (Source: KC Johnson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Butler is a solid DFS play but the team is sitting in a must-win situation down 3-2 now to the Celtics after being up 2-0. Butler should be updated again but you can get him in your lineups.

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Jimmy Butler was held to 14 points on 40% shooting during the Bulls 108-97 loss to the Celtics in Game 5 on Wednesday. Butler added eight rebounds, six assists and a block to his final stat line in 39 minutes of court time.

Fantasy Impact: Dwyane Wade took the lead role on the offense Wednesday which limited Butler to a series-low 15 shots. Look for Butler to be more assertive on Friday as the Bulls face an elimination game at home in Game 6.

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Jimmy Butler scored 22 points with eight rebounds, eight assists, four steals and two blocks in the Bulls 111-97 win over the Celtics.

Fantasy Impact: Butler has been dominating in the series evidenced by filling up the stat sheet through the first two games. Keep rolling with Jimmy Buckets throughout this series.

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Jimmy Butler scored 30 points with nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in the Bulls 106-102 win over the Celtics.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Buckets was in his usual stat sheet stuffing form. Considering that the Bulls entire offense flows through Jimmy, has one of the highest floors in DFS.

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On a night when the Bulls held their destiny in their hands, they did what needed to be done against a Nets team that rested all their players. The Bulls dominated the game from start to finish and won 112-73. Jimmy Butler saw the most minutes with 34. He finished with a team-high 25 points. He also added six rebounds, four assists, four steals, two blocks and a turnover.

Fantasy Impact: The regular season is over and the Bulls took the final spot in the NBA playoffs. Butler is a great asset if playing any playoff fantasy. He is also a guy to look at for anyone who plays DFS during the playoffs.

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The Bulls are holding onto the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Jimmy Butler tied with a team-high 17 points on Monday to help Chicago maintain their lead over the Heat. Butler played 30 minutes and also finished with five rebounds, three assists and three steals.

Fantasy Impact: Butler's fantasy production dropped with Dwyane Wade back in the lineup. He is still an option in DFS, but his price is too inflated now that Wade is back. He will likely hold more value once the playoffs start and the slates are smaller.

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Jimmy Butler scored 26 points on 9-for-18 shooting, added three rebounds, four assists, two steals, a block and a three-pointer in Tuesday's loss 100-91 loss to the Knicks.

Fantasy Impact: The Bulls needed more from him Tuesday night. Chicago still holds the No. 7 seed, but are tied with the Pacers while the Heat are just a 1/2 game behind the two of them. The playoff story is far from over at the bottom of the East and the Bulls are going to need the most they can get from Butler down the stretch.

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In a 99-93 win over Cleveland on Thursday, Jimmy Butler scored 25 points (10-for-17 from the field, 2-for-2 from behind the arc and 3-for-6 from the charity stripe), grabbed six rebounds, dished out five assists, had two steals and turned the ball over one time in 38 minutes of action.

Fantasy Impact: Butler continues to play at a high level and is a must-start in all fantasy leagues and a viable start in DFS leagues as well.

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Butler played a team-high 39 minutes and scored 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the floor. He also dished out a career-high 14 assists to go along with his six rebounds in the 109-94 win over the Bucks on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: This was Butler's fourth consecutive double-double, three of which have been points and assists. Butler has taken over the scoring load for the Bulls and will look to continue his offensive dominance when the Bulls host the Cavaliers on Thursday.

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Jimmy Butler scored 16 points with five rebounds, 12 assists, and two steals in the Bulls 117-95 win over the Pistons.

Fantasy Impact: Butler also had no turnovers in this highly efficient game. The offense will continue to flow through Jimmy if the Bulls want to realize their goal of making the playoffs. Keep Jimmy Buckets in your lineups.

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The Bulls needed to win Tuesday. They are in a must-win situation again on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the Bulls have been heading in the wrong direction over the last month and lost to the Raptors 122-120 in overtime. Jimmy Butler did what he could and finished with 37 points. He also grabbed 10 rebounds and was four assists away from a triple-double.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Butler is a great fantasy option with Dwyane Wade (elbow) out for the rest of the season. He sees over 30 percent usage without Wade on the court. Look to use him in DFS as season-long leagues are starting to come to a close.

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Jimmy Butler scored 14 points with seven rebounds, two blocks, and one assist in the Bulls 98-91 loss to the Grizzlies.

Fantasy Impact: Butler seems to be slightly off his game since the All-Star break. The only saving grace is that the offense flows through Jimmy, which keeps his floor intact.

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Jimmy Butler scored 21 points with four rebounds, nine assists, one steal and one block in the Bulls 98-91 loss to the Magic.

Fantasy Impact: Butler once again was the focal point of the offense with Wade off the court. Jimmy is clearly a must start whenever Dwyane is sitting.

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Jimmy Butler is giving every indication that he will play on Wednesday and gave himself the go in his own words. This makes him likely to play but is he fully healthy. (Source: Nick Friedell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: If Butler is a full go, he's a must-start against the Magic without Dwyane Wade. Daily owners may shy away with many other stud small owners playing like Gordon Hayward and Carmelo Anthony. Butler is an even better start when Wade is out.

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Jimmy Butler was not able to take part in shootaround and is looking questionable for Wednesday due to an illness. Butler is clearly feeling under the weather and his status may not be determined until closer to tip off. Paul Zipser would start in his place. (Source: ESPN.com)

Fantasy Impact: The Bulls are in a tough spot with both Rajon Rondo and Dwayne Wade already listed as game-time calls. If all three players missed this game, Bobby Portis, Robin Lopez, Nikola Mirotic and Denzel Valentine would see plenty of chances.

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Jimmy Butler scored 27 points with nine rebounds, four assist, one steal, and one block in the Bulls 109-95 loss to the Pistons.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Buckets filled up the stat sheet despite getting minimal help from his teammates. Keep Butler in your lineups as long as he is healthy and as a perfect SF pivot on certain slates.

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Jimmy Butler scored 22 points with five rebounds, six assists, four steals and one block in the Bulls 94-87 win over the Warriors.

Fantasy Impact: Butler filled up the stat sheet in an impressive win over the Warriors. Even with all of the changes, Jimmy Buckets is constant. Keep him in your lineups.

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Jimmy Butler scored 18 points with 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and one steal in the Bulls 117-99 win over the Cavaliers.

Fantasy Impact: In spite of the poor shooting performance, Butler always posts a solid fantasy line due to the Bulls offense flowing through him. Keep Jimmy Buckets in your lineups whenever he is healthy.

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Jimmy Butler seems unlikely to be moved in a trade at the deadline despite receiving numerous calls in regards to the superstars availability. The Boston Celtics have been the most vocal about being interested in Butler but the Bulls are seventh in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. (Source: Chicago Sun Times)

Fantasy Impact: Butler seems very unlikely to be traded this season. His value wouldn't have changed even with a trade but it would've been a boost for Doug McDermott and Dwayne Wade. Expect Butler to stay put.

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The Bulls won on a very controversial call, but a win is a win. Jimmy Butler led the way with 29 points over 40 minutes. He also had four rebounds, seven assists, a turnover and a block.

Fantasy Impact: Butler is in that second tier of NBA players right now. He is not elite like a LeBron James or Russell Westbrook, but he's darn close. In fantasy perspectives, he falls in line with his DFS salaries and is worth a look most nights. He is a must play in season-long too.

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Jimmy Butler is officially active and will start on Tuesday against the Raptors. Doug McDermott will move back to the bench with Jerian Grant, Michael Carter-Williams, Taj Gibson and Robin Lopez joining Butler in the starting lineup. (Source: Sean Highkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Without Dwayne Wade, Nikola Mirotic and Paul Zipser, Butler will be asked to carry the offensive load for the Bulls. Him starting is a downgrade for Doug McDermott and Michael Carter Williams.

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Jimmy Butler is looking likely to play on Tuesday and is listed as probable against the Raptors. Butler has missed four of the last five games due to a heel injury and returns without Dwayne Wade and Nikola Mirotic. (Source: Vincent Goodwill on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Butler will be asked to carry the Bulls on offense with Wade and Mirotic both out. Butler is one of the best DFS plays of the night if he can finish and avoid re-injuring his heel.

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Jimmy Butler will not play on Sunday against the Wolves. Butler will join Dwayne Wade, Paul Zipser and Nikola Mirotic all out of the lineup. It's going to a short-handed Bulls team with Michael Carter-Williams and Doug McDermott seeing plenty of run. (Source: ESPN.com)

Fantasy Impact: With Butler and Wade out, McDermott will see plenty of run along with MCW, Jerian Grant, Rajon Rondo and Denzel Valentine. If we had to choose one for DFS, McDermott would be the call.

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Jimmy Butler will play on Friday against Sacramento after being a game-time decision. Butler must be feeling up to play and will give it a go. Michael Carter-Williams will move back to the bench. (Source: KC Johnson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Butler can be plugged back into your lineups and hope to see him play a full amount of minutes. Butler can be fired up in DFS play in the night cap games but could be a risk as well.

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Jimmy Butler should be considered at best questionable and a game-time call for Friday against Phoenix. Butler said "if he doesn't feel great after warms up, he will decide on playing." It seems more likely he sits then plays in this game. Michael Carter-Williams will start if Butler can't go with Doug McDermott and Nikola Mirotic will see more run. (Source: Nick Friedell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: With Butler out and Wade sick, Nikola Mirotic and MCW could be in for a huge game. Taj Gibson and Robin Lopez could also be in for a huge workload if Wade can't finish the game.

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Jimmy Butler is high on the Celtics radar in a possible trade. The Celtics are now not interest in Carmelo Anthony because they prefer to trade for Jimmy Butler or Paul George, according to Adrian Wojnarowksi of The Vertical. We are unsure of the Bulls asking price but the Celtics do have a plethora of draft picks to trade. We will have to see if anything gets done before the deadline. (Source: Yahoo! Sports)

Fantasy Impact: Butler moving to the Celtics would be a slight hit for him moving forward with so many other stars on the Celtics roster including Isaiah Thomas and Al Horford. In terms of Celtics team, it would be huge and push them towards the top of the East. Also, if he was dealt to Boston, Jae Crowder would lose out the most.

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Jimmy Butler has been ruled out again on Wednesday due to this nagging heel injury in which he is still in pain from. Butler hasn't played since Feb. 1 leaving Michael Carter-Williams to start again in his place. (Source: KC Johnson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: With Butler out and Dwayne Wade on the fence, we will see plenty of MCW, Paul Zipser, Denzel Valentine, Doug McDermott and Nikola Mirotic. Lean towards MCW and Mirotic in DFS.

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Jimmy Butler will not play against the Kings on Monday night due to a heel injury. Michael Carter-Williams will start in his place. (Source: Nick Friedell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Michael Carter-Williams will get a bump in minutes, but look for Dwyane Wade to step up his game against the Kings.

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Phew. This is very good news for the Bulls who sent Butler in for an MRI expecting him to miss more time. Butler will be day-to-day making him questionable for Monday's game. Check back on Monday for an update. (Source: KC Johnson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Butler would be a huge loss to fantasy owners and for the Bulls. If Butler misses any time, Dwayne Wade, Michael Carter Williams, Rajon Rondo, Nikola Mirotic and Doug McDermott will all see a boost.

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Jimmy Butler (right heel contusion) will not play against the Rockets on Friday. (Source: Chuck Swirsky on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Well, that's a blow for DFS owners Friday. There were no signs of Jimmy B having this injury. Hopefully, it's not too serious. The Bulls look very thin right now. Dwyane Wade should have a big workload while Doug McDermott and Paul Zipser should see plenty of minutes at the three.

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The Bulls played well on Wednesday, or at least Jimmy Butler played well. He scored 28 points in just shy of 30 minutes. He also added five assists, four rebounds and three steals. The Bulls went on to win 128-100.

Fantasy Impact: Butler has now scored 28 points in back-to-back games. He is averaging 24.6 points on the year, and if head coach Fred Hoiberg played him similarly to how Milwaukee uses Giannis Antetokounmpo, then maybe the Bulls would have a better record. Butler is a must-play option and a great DFS option most nights too.

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Jimmy Butler scored 28 points with eight rebounds, seven assists, and four steals in the Bulls 121-108 win over the Sixers.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Buckets was back to his usual standards of excellence after a week of turmoil. Continue to plug and play for the foreseeable future.

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Jimmy Butler scored three points with three rebounds, two assist, and one block in the Bulls 100-88 loss to the Heat.

Fantasy Impact: Butler went 1-for-13 from the field and was clearly affected by the turmoil surrounding the team. This is a situation that warrants monitoring.

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Jimmy Butler scored 40 with four rebounds, three assists and three steals in the Bulls 119-114 loss to the Hawks.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Buckets and Dwyane Wade were the only players that seemed to show up to play. Dispite the turmoil in the organization, Jimmy Butler will always give maximum effort.

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Jimmy Butler scored 20 points on 50 percent shooting from the field and 6-for-7 shooting from the free-throw line. Butler added eight rebounds, four assists and three steals in 39 minutes of floor time in the 100-92 win.

Fantasy Impact: Butler has been solid over the past week as he's been averaging 21.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 1.25 steals over his past four games while the Bulls continue to try and claw back above .500.

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Jimmy Butler scored 20 points with eight rebounds, four assist, and three steals in the Bulls 100-92 win over the Magic.

Fantasy Impact: As usual, Butler filled up the stat sheet with a solid game. Because the Bulls offense runs through Jimmy, you will always get a very high floor.

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Jimmy Butler went 6-for-14 from the field and 3-for-7 from the charity stripe in the Bulls' Sunday night win over the Grizzlies. Butler contributed in other ways in his 38 minutes despite his poor shooting performance though by pulling down eight rebounds, dishing six assists and grabbing three steals.

Fantasy Impact: After a brief three-game absence Butler is back to his normal self as he's averaging 22.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 3.5 steals since his return. Butler is a top player in the league and can stuff the stat sheet on a nightly basis.

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Jimmy Butler will not play on Thursday against the Knicks. Butler was limited severely in his previous game but is hopeful to play on Saturday. Doug McDermott will start in his place with Denzel Valentine seeing more run. (Source: K.C Johnson Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: With Jimmy Butler and Nikola Mirotic out, Dwayne Wade stands to benefit the most. Denzel Valentine, Michael Carter-Williams, Rajon Rondo and Doug McDermott also benefit. Valentine was excellent in his previous game and daily worthy.

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Jimmy Butler was questionable at best leading up to Monday's game but gave it a go and played 29 minutes through his cold. Butler was able to score only one point but added a team-high seven assists and two rebounds. Butler will miss Tuesday's game while Doug McDermott will start.

Fantasy Impact: Butler wasn't near 100 percent on Monday and the illness is the reason he will miss Tuesday's game. With Butler out, Doug McDermott and Nikola Mirotic will see more opportunities and make for solid daily plays.

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Jimmy Butler will go through pregame warmups on Monday and see how he feels before deciding if he can give it a go on Monday. Butler seems like he will play meaning Doug McDermott will come off the bench. (Source: KC Johnson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Butler can tentatively be in your lineups for Monday but check back before the game. Dwayne Wade and Doug McDermott benefit the most if Butler sits.

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Jimmy Butler is listed as a game-time decision against the Thunder on Monday. The illness bug was spread across the NBA this season and Butler is the latest stars that could miss time. Dwayne Wade would see an uptick in usage rate with Doug McDermott likely starting in his place. (Source: Nick Friedell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wade would be the biggest benefactor sans Butler. If Butler is out, Doug McDermott and Nikola Mirotic will be on the daily radar as low price tag plays.

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Jimmy Butler scored 20 points with six rebounds,eight assists, and one steal in the Bulls 106-94 win over the Cavaliers.

Fantasy Impact: We all have been spoiled after a couple of ballistic nights. Jimmy Buckets floor remains insanely high due to the offense flowing through him. Keep him as a building block in your lineups.

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Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 52 points in Monday's win over the Hornets. He was 15-of-24 from the field with 12 rebounds, six assists, three steals and a block. He also hit 21 of the 22 free throws he attempted.

Fantasy Impact: It was a monster night for Butler, who took advantage of a night without Dwyane Wade and his resulting increase in usage. Butler is now averaging over 25 points per game and can contribute across the board. He's shown that he's especially valuable in games where Wade is sidelined.

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Jimmy Butler scored 40 points with 11 rebounds, four assists, and four steals in the Bulls 101-99 win over the Nets.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Buckets was absolutely dominant in the fourth quarter along with hitting the game winner with no time on the clock. Keep playing Butler in all formats.

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The Bulls needed this win and it was ugly. They topped the Pacers 90-85. Jimmy Butler did not play well offensively. He only scored 16 points and shot 25 percent from the floor. He added five assists, four rebounds, two steals and a turnover.

Fantasy Impact: Butler is still an elite player to own in fantasy. He puts up great peripherals and is averaging 24.3 points per game. He is a must play every time the Bulls see action and is worth a look most nights in DFS too.

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Jimmy Butler scored 20 points with 11 rebounds, and five assists in the Bulls 107-97 loss to the Wizards.

Fantasy Impact: Butler is one of the safest players in fantasy, even in losses, due to the offense flowing through him.

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The Bulls dominated the Pistons 113-82 on Monday. It was a group effort as seven players reached double-digits. Jimmy Butler scored 19 points and added three rebounds, six assists and two steals.

Fantasy Impact: Butler has been exceptional this season. He has hit a little bit of a cold streak, but he is still a must play in yearly. He is also a top option to consider when creating DFS lineups.

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Jimmy Butler lit up the Wolves on Tuesday dropping 27 points on 9-for-22 shooting, nine rebounds, six assists, three steals, one block and one triple in 39 minutes.

Fantasy Impact: Butler looks like a breakout star. The Bulls lost 99-94, but Butler put on a show against former coach Tom Thibodeau who played a huge role in his development earlier in his career. He lived at the free throw line yet again, sinking 8-for-9 attempts. He's going to be a monster on a nightly basis and gets a nice matchup with the Bucks on Thursday. He's comfortably returning top-10 value in standard leagues on the season.

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Jimmy Butler scored 13 points with nine rebounds, four assists, one block, and two steals in the Bulls 95-91 win over the Spurs.

Fantasy Impact: Butler didn't score his first points until the second half. Let's just chalk up this poor performance to the Kawhi Leonard effect and keep him in your lineups.

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Jimmy Butler scored 26 points with seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and two blocks in the Bulls 110-112 loss to the Trailblazers.

Fantasy Impact: This marks the 13th consecutive game where Butler scored 20 or more points. Along with his contributions in other stat categories, Butler is one of the safest plays in all of fantasy.

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Jimmy Butler scored 26 points with eight rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks in the Bulls 111-105 win over the Cavaliers.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy stuffed his stats at the expense of the defending champions. Butler is an elite fantasy option as one of the few two way stars in the NBA.

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Jimmy Butler scored 22 points with four rebounds, two assists, and three steals in the Bulls 90-96 Loss to the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy had a terrible shooting night (4-18) yet put up a decent stat line. Keep plugging him in your lineups as he is one of the safest players in fantasy.

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Jimmy Butler scored 22 points, adding four rebounds, two assists, and three steals in 40 minutes of action in a loss to the Lakers Wednesday night.

Fantasy Impact: Butler had an off night from the field. He went just 4-for-18 from the field but went made 13-for-15 from the foul line. He draws Lebron James Friday night.

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Jimmy Butler scored 26 points with four rebounds, three assists, and one steal in the Bulls 105-89 win over the Sixers.

Fantasy Impact: Butler is posting career highs in points per game, field goal percentage, and rebounds. Continue to ride the wave and keep Jimmy Buckets as one of the building blocks of your lineups.

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Jimmy Butler scored 35 points with eight rebounds, five assists, and two blocks in the Bulls 107-110 loss to the Nuggets.

Fantasy Impact: Once again Jimmy Buckets delivers a great stat line even in defeat. Butler is the clear focus of the Bulls offense so he is a must start in all formats.

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Jimmy Butler scored 40 points with seven rebounds, six assists, and one steal in the Bulls 118-110 win over the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Buckets took over the scoring load with D- Wade out of the game and did not disappoint. Keep him as the cornerstone of your lineups in season long and DFS.

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Jimmy Butler scored 20 points with 12 rebounds, three assists, and two steals in the Bulls 85-77 win over the Jazz.

Fantasy Impact: Even in a low scoring, sloppy game, Jimmy Buckets is match-up/pace/slump proof. Start him with confidence in all formats.

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Jimmy Butler scored 27 points with 12 rebounds, and five assists in the Bulls 113-88 win over the Trailblazers.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Buckets stormed out of the gates with 19 points in the first half. It's shaping up as Butler will be the focal point of the Bulls offense. Start him whenever you can in all formats.

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Jimmy Butler scored 20 points with four rebounds, five assists, and three steals in the Bulls 98-95 win over the Heat.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Butler is the one player you can count on for consistency in this slow paced offense. He has one of the highest floors in fantasy. Keep Butler plugged in your lineups.

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Jimmy Butler scored 20 points with five rebounds, seven assists, and four steals in the Bulls 112-80 win over the Magic.

Fantasy Impact: Even though he didn't have the best shooting night, Butler filled up the stat line in other categories. Keep rolling with Jimmy Buckets in your lineups with one of the safest floors in fantasy basketball.

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Jimmy Butler scored 23 points with nine rebounds,and two assist in the Bulls 100-107 loss to the Celtics.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Buckets jacked up 21 field goal attempts but only made eight of them. It was an off night shooting for the entire team that should be looking to regain their shooting touch in the next game.

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Jimmy Butler scored 22 points with six rebounds, and two assists in the Bulls 118-88 win over the Nets.

Fantasy Impact: It looks like you can pencil in six field goals, six rebounds, and a couple assists/steals every game. Keep Mr. Buckets in your lineups as it appears a floor has been established.

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Jimmy Butler scored 16 points with five rebounds, three assists and one steal in the Bulls 118-101 win over the Pacers

Fantasy Impact: Not the greatest of nights at first glance, but what you get with Jimmy Buckets is a solid floor so he rarely kills your lineups. Keep him plugged in and worry about the other positions.

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Jimmy Butler scores 24 points with seven boards, three assist and two steals in the Bulls season opening win the 105-99 win over the Boston Celtics.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Buckets is still the Alpha as he led in minutes and had the second most shots on the team. It is obvious he will remain an elite player in both season long and DFS leagues.

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The Bulls lost in overtime to the Hornets 104-108. The starters all finished around 24 minutes and four of the five scored double-digit points. This is a good sign for the Bulls as we near the start of the regular season. Jimmy Butler played 24 minutes and scored 15 points. He was one for two at the three and also grabbed two rebounds. He finished with two assists and three turnovers.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Butler is becoming the star and the face of this franchise. It started last season and even with Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo, this is Butler's team. Butler is a great player to own in category leagues and worth a look in the second round of most leagues.

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The Bulls are reportedly not interested in trading Jimmy Butler for the Celtics' No. 3 overall pick. (Source: ESPN)

Fantasy Impact: Butler will continue to be a popular name in rumors leading up to the draft. He's been targeted by a few teams, also including the Timberwolves, but the Bulls' asking price remains very high. This is rightly so, considering the way Butler was able to produce even in an injury-riddled campaign.

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In a sit down interview with ESPN Chicago's Nick Friedell on Tuesday, Bulls guard Jimmy Butler touched on just about everything: his future with the team, role, relationship with Derrick Rose, and much more. He represented the Bulls at the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday. (Source: ESPN)

Fantasy Impact: After averaging 20.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.6 steals per game last season under first-year head coach Fred Hoiberg, Butler has to be even better this upcoming season with the team likely to make changes to the roster. His field goal percentage fell to 45.4 and his 3-point percentage fell to 31.2. Both are solid, but I'm sure Butler would say he can do better. He's the leader of this group.

The Bulls are one game out of the playoffs now that they came back from a nine point deficit to beat the Rockets. One of the key players in the game was Jimmy Butler. Butler scored 21 points, while grabbing eight rebounds and handing out six assists.

Fantasy Impact: Butler looked good on Thursday. This was by far his best game since returning from his knee injury a few weeks ago. He was more explosive and attacked the basket. He stuffed the stat sheet and helped anyone who is playing him in the playoffs. If you took the risk on him in daily he paid off big time. If Derrick Rose continues to miss or see limited playing time, then Butler should have more value when the Bulls host the Pistons on Saturday.

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It should not surprise anyone who has watched a Bulls game that Jimmy Butler is not the same player as he was before his knee injury. Before the knee injury, he was averaging 22.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. He was also shooting 46 percent from the field. Since his return however, Butler has averaged 15.8 points and 5.0 rebounds while shooting an abysmal 39 percent from the floor. He lacks explosion while on offense now and admittedly passes it rather than attacking the rim. He also seems a tick slower defensively. Unfortunately, with just 11 regular-season games left and the Bulls fighting for a playoff spot, Butler has no time to rest. He was given a clean bill of health, but might need exploratory surgery in the offseason. (Source: Chicago Sun Times)

Fantasy Impact: Injuries are a frustrating part of sports. Seeing Butler play as a shell of himself is disheartening to say the least. He is no longer worth a look in DFS at his current salary. Unfortunately, you are probably stuck playing him in your yearly playoff rounds. The upside is that his assist numbers have increased by two per game, so not all is lost.

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The Bulls struggled early and lost to the Knicks on Wednesday. They are now a game behind Detroit for the final playoff spot in the East. Jimmy Butler was not shooting the ball well on Wednesday. He only scored seven points in 36 minutes. He shot 3-11 from FG range. He also added four rebounds and eight assists.

Fantasy Impact: Butler has not been as consistent since returning from his knee injury. He is only averaging 13.8 points over his last six games and only broke 20 points twice. Butler seems to be facilitating the offense more though. He has averaged 6.3 assists over those same six games. Butler still has the ability to play well and should be in your lineups, but he probably isn't worth a DFS spot.

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Jimmy Butler and the Bulls fought back and forth with the Kings all night, but squeaked out the win. Butler played 35 minutes and struggled with his shot. He was 3-10 from the field and finished with 11 points. Butler added three rebounds and a team-high, eight rebounds.

Fantasy Impact: Butler did not help with his scoring, but he facilitated the offense. He has not played as well since coming back from injury, but Butler and the Bulls have strung some nice games together. Butler is still a must start in fantasy, but has struggled to returned value in DFS due to his high salary.

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The Bulls are still on the outside looking in as we approach the playoffs. They are currently the ninth seed and need a strong finish to earn the final spot. Wednesday night was not a good start. Chicago allowed John Wall to earn a triple-double and lost by 21 points. Jimmy Butler contributed 17 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Butler continues to show why he is a top-50 fantasy player. Even when he scores less than 20 points, he can make up for it in other categories. He is a must start in yearly and can make for a solid option in DFS.

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Chicago seems to have Toronto's number this year, even when three of their starters are not playing. On a night when Derrick Rose, Pau Gasol and Mike Dunleavy were out for various reasons, the Bulls found a way to win 109-107. Jimmy Butler had an average game back from his knee injury. He finished with 13 points, five rebounds and six assists. He also did not have any turnovers and blocked two shots.

Fantasy Impact: Butler is an amazing talent and should be playing no matter the format. Coming off the knee injury is somewhat scary, but he needs to be in your lineup, even if you are in the playoffs. Butler has some value in DFS, but might be priced too high at the moment.

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Jimmy Butler is expected to play Monday night against the Raptors. (Source: ESPN)

Fantasy Impact: Butler is likely to be back on the court after being sidelined the past three games due to his knee injury. The Bulls will be without Pau Gasol, meaning Butler could see increased usage if he's able to fill is normal allotment of minutes in his return.

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Jimmy Butler will not play Friday due to swelling in his knee. The Bulls are hopeful he can play on Monday after getting a positive second opinion on his knee clearing him of any structural issues. (Source: Sean Highkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It sounds like Butler will be back soon, which is great news for fantasy owners as playoffs start up next week. Beware, though; there may be some restrictions on Butler after he came back from an 11 game absence, played 34 minutes and suffered additional swelling.

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Bulls' guard Jimmy Butler will not play Thursday versus San Antonio. E'Twuan Moore is expected to start in his place. (Source: Nick Friedell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This now makes two games Butler will miss with swelling in his knee after his brief one-game return after sitting out 11 games with a strained knee. On the bright side, he recently received a second opinion that confirmed his knee is still structurally sound leaving him day-to-day for the foreseeable future. With Butler out, Pau Gasol and Derrick Rose will see an increase in usage and scoring responsibility.

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Jimmy Butler (swollen knee) is out tonight versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Butler's scratch from the lineup means a potential start for E'Twuan Moore at point guard. (Source: Mike McGraw on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: In 16 games as a starter, Moore has averaged 12.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 30.9 minutes.

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Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters that Jimmy Butler will practice with the team on Friday and could possibly return to action on Saturday. Consider Butler questionable for the Bulls' contest against the Rockets. (Source: ESPN)

Fantasy Impact: Friday will mark four weeks to the day when Butler was initially hurt in Denver, so it sits right in with the original timetable for his recovery. Saturday would also be perfect timing for fantasy owners as there is a week or two left in the regular season and Butler should be clicking just in time for the fantasy playoffs.

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The Bulls told reporters that Jimmy Butler remains a "couple weeks" from returning, but also admitted that this is just a best guess. The return for Butler remains unclear as he continues to deal with his ailing left knee. (Source: Chicago Sun-Times)

Fantasy Impact: Butler is said to be moving around better, but he's yet to even progress to the point of basketball-related activities. With no clear timeframe on his return, owners will want to move forward without counting on him for significant production in the next few weeks.

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Bulls' All-Star Jimmy Butler was re-evaluated by the training staff and will miss the next three-to-four weeks with a strained knee. Butler will miss the All-Star Game this week but should return by mid-March. He originally suffered the injury Friday night versus Denver. (Source: Marc Stein on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: A big blow for the Bulls and fantasy owners as Butler was performing at a high level this season while posting career high scoring numbers. Hopefully Butler will be back for the fantasy playoffs, but I would not count on it. Et'wan Moore will likely continue to start at shooting guard in Butler's place. Pau Gasol and Derrick Rose will take on added scoring responsibility as well.

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The Bulls have ruled Jimmy Butler out for Monday's game, and he's not expected to suit up Wednesday against the Hawks either. Butler continues to deal with his strained knee. (Source: Chicago Tribune)

Fantasy Impact: The Bulls will likely take a cautious approach with their star, sitting him through the All-Star break. It's not clear if Butler would still play in the All-Star Game, or opt to further rest his injury. E'Twaun Moore is the largest beneficiary of Butler's injury, as he showed he could have a big game as a starter last week.

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The Bulls have announced that Jimmy Butler has left knee tendinitis and will miss Wednesday's game against the Kings. (Source: Nick Friedell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It sounds as though Butler has been dealing with this injury since the team's last game. Facing a struggling Kings team and being in the middle of a 7-game road trip, the team is likely being careful as to not wear down their All-Star.

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Jimmy Butler scored 26 points with seven rebounds and six assists in the Bulls 105-96 loss to the Jazz.

Fantasy Impact: This is actually a good sign. Butler usually struggles in the second game of a back to back, but it appears he's adjusted. He's a must start in any format as he appears to be dud proof.

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Jimmy Butler scored 13 points with six rebounds and four assists in the Bulls 89-84 loss to the Heat.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Butler could not find his shot, evidenced by his 5-for-15 from the field. He didn't seem to have his legs all on night, so chalk it up to fatigue.

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Jimmy Butler scored 20 points with nine rebounds and one assist in the Bulls 96-83 win over the Cavaliers.

Fantasy Impact: Butler had an okay game, considering his well established floor. Keep rolling with Jimmy Buckets in your lineups.

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Jimmy Butler scored 23 points with five rebounds and two steals in the Bulls 125-94 loss to the Warriors.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy was one of the lone bright spots in the absolute annihilation of the Bulls by the Warriors. He is the epitome of "match-up proof". Keep him in your lineups whenever possible considering his sky high floor.

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Jimmy Butler scored four points with six assists, five rebounds, and two steals in the 83-77 loss to the Mavericks.

Fantasy Impact: The good news? Butler has scored 57 points in the past two games... great for season long leagues. The bad news? 53 of those points came the night before...not so great for DFS. Just chalk this one up to predictable fatigue and continue to roll with him in your lineups.

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Jimmy Butler and the Bulls erased a 24-point deficit to beat the 76ers 115-111 in overtime. Butler scored a career-high 53 points in the game. He was 15-30 from FG range and 21-25 from the free-throw line. Butler also had 10 rebounds and six assists to finish with a double-double.

Fantasy Impact: Butler was questionable with a sprained ankle, but went off without Derrick Rose and Pau Gasol playing. Butler is working his way to becoming a top 10 fantasy talent. Games like this also prove how good of a DFS option he can be. Roll out Butler every night with confidence and play him often in DFS, especially if Rose is out.

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The Bulls have struggled on defense and have dropped three straight games. Jimmy Butler played well though as he scored 30 points. He also had eight rebounds, six assists and a block. He made two of his five three-point attempts.

Fantasy Impact: Butler has been phenomenal. He is a top 20 player in the NBA for fantasy and should be starting in all formats. With Derrick Rose going down with a knee injury, Butler's fantasy value only increases.

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Jimmy Butler scored 19 points with seven assists, four rebounds, three steals in the Bulls 114-100 loss to the Wizards.

Fantasy Impact: Even on an off day Jimmy Buckets has a ridiculous high floor dude to the offensive running through him. Jimmy and the Bulls will try to bounce back Tuesday against the Bucks.

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Jimmy Butler is at it again. He came out firing on all cylinders as the Bulls won their fifth straight game. Butler had the Bulls' offense rolling as he scored 32 points, handed out 10 assists and grabbed two rebounds. This was Butler's second double-double of the year.

Fantasy Impact: Butler has been dominant as the Bulls offense seems to be coming into their own. Butler is a must start and is playing like a top 20 fantasy player. He has good daily fantasy value as well. Look to work him into your lineups on a consistent basis in daily, especially against weak defenses.

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Jimmy Butler scored 42 points with five assists, four rebounds, one steal, and one block in the 115-113 win over the Raptors.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Butler scored a franchise best 40 points in the second half. And this was after receiving stitches for an elbow in the first half. Jimmy Buckets is a top five shooting guard regardless of fantasy format.

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Jimmy Butler scored 23 points with six assists, four rebounds, one steal, and one block in the 108-81 win over the Knicks.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Buckets is the focal point of the Bulls offense every time he takes the floor. And barring any unforeseen circumstances, he should be the focal point of your fantasy lineups.

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Jimmy Butler scored 28 points with four rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one block in the Bulls 102-100 win over the Pacers.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Buckets started off slow but stayed aggressive as the game wore on. Clearly the alpha male on the Bulls, he has the green light to shoot at will. Butler is a top 5 perimeter player accoss all fantasy formats.

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Jimmy Butler scored five points with five assists, four rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in a 104-97 win over the Raptors.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Butler appeared to be sluggish and not have his shot going. He contributed in other categories, so it wasn't a complete wash. Keep him in all your lineups, especially DFS where his ownership my drop.

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Jimmy Butler scored 17 points with eight assists, four rebounds, and three steals in the 118-111 loss to the Mavericks.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Buckets posted his usual strong stats in the loss. Butler has established an amazingly high floor no matter what format you prefer. Start with confidence in all formats.

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Jimmy Butler scored 23 points with six rebounds, four assists, and four steals in the Bulls 105-96 win over the Thunder.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Buckets posted his usual outstanding stat line. Mr Butler is one of the most consistent fantasy performers in both season long leagues and DFS.

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Jimmy Butler scored 24 points with four assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block in the 105-102 loss to the Nets.

Fantasy Impact: Mr Buckets posted a decent stat line and has established a high floor this season. As the established leader of the Bulls, keep him in starting in all formats.

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Jimmy Butler scored 43 points to go with eight rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks in the four overtime loss to the Pistons 147-143.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Buckets lived up to his nickname in this game. He was clearly the alpha male for the Bulls as he took every big shot. Unfortunately, he missed his last attempt but you aren't complaining.

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Jimmy Butler scored 24 points with four rebounds, four assists, one block, and one steal Wednesday night.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Buckets took 22 shots on the night showing that he was over his illness from a couple days ago. Keep him in your lineups, as he is one of the most consistent guards in the league.

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Jimmy Butler scores 23 points with three rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block in a bounce back game against the Sixers.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Buckets also didn't commit a turnover in the 115-96 win. You have to just endure the occasional bad shooting night but otherwise he's a no brainer starter in season long and DFS leagues.

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Jimmy Butler scores 15 points on 4-for-16 shooting, three rebounds, two steals, and a block.

Fantasy Impact: Hopefully, you don't play in a league that penalizes shooting percentage. Jimmy struggled to find his shot tonight, but should rebound on Monday versus the hapless Sixers.

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Jimmy Butler could not find his shot on Thursday. He finished with just 14 points on the night. He was 4-14 from the floor. He did help his team out in other ways by grabbing five rebounds, handing out eight assists, stole the ball twice and blocked two shots.

Fantasy Impact: Butler somewhat saved his fantasy night with his defensive stats. He also had eight assists which is somewhat uncharacteristic of Butler, who averages less than four assists per game. Even on bad shooting nights Butler helps out fantasy owners. He should be starting every night he plays and is a top 50 player in this league right now.

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Jimmy Butler scored 36 points, grabbed seven boards, and had one steal in Wednesday's loss to the Celtics.

Fantasy Impact: Jimmy Buckets 36 points is a season-high. Continue to start him with confidence every night he plays.

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Jimmy Butler struggled on Monday, but played much better against the Nuggets on Wednesday. He finished with 19 points, six rebounds, and three assists.

Fantasy Impact: Butler has been playing as a top 50 player all season. He is not going to give you Kevin Durant or LeBron James type numbers, but he is in a tier below those type of players. Butler should be owned in all formats and played every night he sees the court.

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Jimmy Butler struggled in the team's Monday night win over the Spurs. He finished with 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting from the field with five turnovers in 40 minutes.

Fantasy Impact: Considering the extended run, owners would have hoped for a better showing from Butler. Still, even in back-to-back 'disappointing' games, Butler continues to fill up the stat sheet and provide production across the board.

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Jimmy Butler stepped up big with Derrick Rose out with an ankle injury. He put the team on his back many times, including late in the fourth quarter. The Bulls held off the Suns and secured a 103-97 victory. Butler finished with a season-high 32 points. He also added six rebounds, two assists, one steal and a turnover. Nine of his points came from behind the three-point line.

Fantasy Impact: Butler has been the Bulls' most consistent player once again this year. He has shot the ball well and helps out in defensive categories too. Butler's numbers will continue to be even more impressive with Derrick Rose sidelined with an ankle injury.

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The Bulls let a good lead come close to an end on Monday night. They held off the Pacers though as Jimmy Butler blocked George Paul's last shot attempt. Butler finished with 17 points, three rebounds, four assists, two steals, the blocked shot on Paul and two turnovers.

Fantasy Impact: Butler has lived up to his contract thus far. He is doing well and proving to be worth his high fantasy draft ranking. As of now, Butler is on pace to finish as a top-20 fantasy value.

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Jimmy Butler did not have a big offensive night, but the Bulls still dominated the second half and won 111-88 over the 76ers. Butler only scored seven points on the night. He did help the team in other ways as he grabbed six rebounds, handed out five assists, and had a steal. Butler turned the ball over three times on the night as well.

Fantasy Impact: This is probably the worst type of night Butler will ever have this year. Even when he does not shoot the ball well, he is able to help fantasy owners in other areas by grabbing boards and getting assists. Butler is a stud and a must start every night he plays.

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Jimmy Butler and the Bulls played a great game against the Thunder on Thursday. Butler did not shoot the ball very well; going 8-20 from the floor. However, he did hit 4-5 of his threes and finished with 26 points. Butler added four rebounds, two assists, a steal and two blocks.

Fantasy Impact: This was a great fantasy day for Butler owners. He had a good amount of points and also padded his stat line with rebounds, steals, and even blocked shots. He was perfect from the free-throw line and hitting four threes helps anyone in that category. Butler is a solidified must start every time the Bulls play.

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The Bulls could not seem to stop the Hornets from scoring on Tuesday. Not many of the Bulls played well, but Jimmy Butler continues to show why he is a superstar. Butler scored 26 points in 32 minutes. He was 10-16 from the floor. He also added one rebound and one assist.

Fantasy Impact: Butler was phenomenal from a fantasy perspective Tuesday night. You would hope to see him add some assists or rebounds to his stat line, but he is a legit superstar guard. He is now the face of this franchise and should be played in both yearly and daily formats.

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Chicago Bulls SG Jimmy Butler added 14 points, five assists, four rebounds, four steals and two blocks in Sunday night's win over Orlando.

Fantasy Impact: Butler played his usual team-high in minutes with 33. He shot 4-of-10 from the field, 0-of-2 from the 3-point land, and 6-of-8 from the FT line. Butler is an all-around player and he'll have his big games and his steady ones as well. Start him with confidence.

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Jimmy Butler and the Bulls fell short on Friday. They lost to the Pistons in overtime. Butler recorded a double-double. He finished with 23 points and had 11 rebounds. Butler played 42 minutes and shot 5-19 from the floor.

Fantasy Impact: Butler's stat line looked good except for his shooting percentage. Butler is the leader of this team and should finish as a top 10 fantasy player this year. Use Butler with confidence every time the Bulls are playing.

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Chicago Bulls SG Jimmy Butler added a team-high 24 points in Wednesday's road win over Brooklyn.

Fantasy Impact: It was a big performance from Butler, who shot an impressive 9-of-11 from the field, 3-of-3 from 3-point land and 3-of-3 from the FT line in a team-high 34 minutes. He also had six assists, four rebounds and two steals. When Butler is the team's leading scorer, that's when the Bulls are at their best. Look for him to continue to excel.

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Chicago Bulls SG Jimmy Butler scored 17 points pacing Derrick Rose's 18 and Nikola Mirotic's 18 in Tuesday's season-opening win over Cleveland. Butler made the final defensive play of the night with a game-clinching block in the closing seconds.

Fantasy Impact: Butler shot an efficient 6-of-14 in a team-high 37 minutes. He went 0-of-2 from 3-point land and 5-of-5 from the FT line along with five rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block.

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Chicago Bulls G Jimmy Butler shot just 2-of-7 with four points in Friday night's preseason finale win over Dallas.

Fantasy Impact: Butler played 24 minutes and had a team-high six assists along with three rebounds. He couldn't find his rhythm and it kept the game close because he wasn't able to get it going offensively. You can bet Butler will be up for the task ahead against LeBron James and the Cavs next Tuesday in their season opener.

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Chicago Bulls G Jimmy Butler had a team-high 18 points in Monday night's 94-86 loss to Charlotte.

Fantasy Impact: Butler also played a team-high 37 minutes as he shot 8-of-19 from the field, 0-of-4 from 3-point land and 2-of-2 from the FT stride. Butler added four rebounds, three steals and an assist as well. He's gone over 30 minutes over the last two games and is averaging 26 MPG in six preseason outings thus far.

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Chicago Bulls SG Jimmy Butler had six points in 19 minutes in Thursday night's preseason loss to the Nuggets.

Fantasy Impact: After dropping a team-high 23 points in the preseason opener against the Bucks, Butler took on a lesser role against Denver. He shot just 2-of-10 from the field and 2-of-3 from the FT stride as he had four assists, two rebounds, a steal and two turnovers. Butler's minutes should be monitored this preseason as the Bulls look to keep their top player fresh this year.

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In Tuesday night's preseason opening 105-95 win over the Bucks, Chicago Bulls G Jimmy Butler finished tied for a team-high 23 points.

Fantasy Impact: Butler also added six assists, three rebounds and a steal in 25 minutes on the floor. He finished shooting 7-of-12 from the field, 1-of-3 from 3-point land and 8-of-12 from the FT stride. The Bulls host New Orleans in the second preseason game next Monday. Look for Butler to again be the leader of this team as he's expected to be the top guy this season under first-year head coach Fred Hoiberg.

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After being taking with the 30th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, Jimmy Butler has done everything in his power to earn the five-year, $92 million deal he signed with the Bulls last month. Now he plans to be more than just a guy on the team in his 5th NBA season, he wants to be a leader. "You need a guy who can kind of be a little bit of everything. That's going to have to be me," he told the Tribune. "I'm going to have to take a bigger role now because I've stepped in and made my name in this league. (Source: Chicago Tribune)

Fantasy Impact: He averaged career-highs in PPG (20), RPG (5.8), APG (3.3), FTA (7.1) and FT% (83.4). The first-time All-Star has averaged 38.7 MPG for two seasons in a row and deserves to be known as one of the top players in the game right now. He gives his all on each possession, offensively and defensively and should fit right into new head coach Fred Hoiberg's offensive attack.

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Jimmy Butler has agreed to a five-year, $95M maximum contract to re-sign with the Chicago Bulls. (Source: Yahoo Sports)

Fantasy Impact: Butler was a restricted free agent, and it was widely thought around the league that Chicago would've matched any offer.

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Jimmy Butler postponed his scheduled meetings scheduled with the Celtics, 76ers, Lakers and Mavericks and will meet with the Bulls first. Entering his fifth NBA season, Butler is talking with the team that drafted him in 2011 out of Marquette. The Bulls reportedly offered him a max deal of five years, $90 million. (Source: ESPN)

Fantasy Impact: A first-time All-Star in 2014 as he averaged 18.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 3 APG and 1.6 SPG, Broussard reports Butler is going to decide how long he wants to re-up with the Bulls. It was never a doubt that the Bulls would want their rising star back and they would likely have had matched any offer from other teams. More updates to come.

This report could be to simply drive up Butler's asking price or it could have some validity to it. Either way the first-time All-Star is a RFA and the Bulls can match any offer as they should. Butler wants a short team deal as the cap will increase in 2016-17. (Source: LA Daily News)

Fantasy Impact: The Lakers would have to offer Butler a minimum two-year deal while the Bulls can offer him a one-year deal that he truly wants or even give him a five-year max that he would be flat out crazy to turn down. Butler will be a Bull next season. He knows it and so does every team. He is way too valuable to the organization and he deserves every penny coming his way.

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Butler was the best option for the Bulls and quite frankly the only offensive weapon as they combined for only 42 over the final three-quarters. He had 20 points, five rebounds, an assist and a steal in 44 minutes.

Fantasy Impact: Butler shot 8-22 from the field and 2-6 from 3-point land. Coming off an All-Star campaign where he averaged 20.2 PPG and 5.8 RPG the sky is the limit. As a restricted free agent this off-season you have to believe the Bulls will match any offer.

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Butler finished with a team-high 29 points along with nine rebounds, three assists and a steal in the Game 5 loss on Tuesday night.

Fantasy Impact: Despite picking up two quick fouls in the first quarter Butler bounced back to have a big game. He made 9-18 from the field, 3-8 from 3-point land and all eight of his free-throw attempts in 41 minutes. He made a 3-pointer with 1:17 left in the game to cut the deficit to two. Butler will need help to slow down LeBron James in Game 6 back in Chicago.

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Butler made some nice shots, but his offensive game disappeared at times as he finished Sunday's Game 4 loss with 19 points on 8-21 shooting from the field.

Fantasy Impact: He had five rebounds, three steals, two assists and a block in 45 minutes as he shot an effective 3-5 from 3-point land. Butler needs to hit more shots in Game 5 especially down the stretch.

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Butler had 20 points in Friday's Game 3 win along with nine fourth-quarter points and a go-ahead layup with 33 seconds left.

Fantasy Impact: He also had eight rebounds, five steals, two assists and a block in a game-high 44 minutes. He shot 7-17 from the field and 1-3 from 3-point land. Butler has a tough task ahead of him going up against LeBron James, but he did his part tonight. Look for Butler to keep it going on both ends of the ball Sunday.

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Butler had a team-high 18 points along with two rebounds, two steals, a rebound and a steal in Wednesday's Game 2 loss to the Cavs.

Fantasy Impact: He shot 5-14 from the field, only 2-7 from 3-point land and 6-7 from the FT line. Butler played 35 minutes and was given the daunting task of covering LeBron James once again. James had a game-high 33 points and Butler was having a rough night. He should bounce back in Game 3 if patient enough.

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Butler scored 22 points along with six assists, five rebounds and three steals in a Game 1 win over the Cavs. He tweaked his ankle in the second half, but played through the minor injury.

Fantasy Impact: He played a team-high 44 minutes as he made 7-16 shots from the floor and 2-6 from the 3-point stride. Butler added a clutch jumper to put the Bulls ahead for good with 30 seconds left as they won by 7.

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Butler added 16 points, five assists, four steals and two rebounds in Thursday's Game 6 win over the Bucks.

Fantasy Impact: He played a team-high 32 minutes as he shot 7-14 from the field and 2-5 from the 3-point line. Butler will have has hands full with LeBron James in Round 2.

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Butler added 20 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, four steals and a block in a Game 5 home loss to the Bucks.

Fantasy Impact: He was one of three Bulls starters (Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah) to record a double-double. Butler shot 5-21 from the field and 2-4 from 3-point land in 46 minutes. However, he had just three points in the fourth quarter.

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Butler added 24 points along with three steals, three assists, two rebounds and two blocks in a Game 3 win in Milwaukee.

Fantasy Impact: He shot 8-20 from the field and only 1-7 from 3-point land, but he made 7-8 from the FT line. He played a team-high 53 minutes as he continues to make his presence felt throughout. Butler is averaging over 26 PPG in three playoff appearances thus far.

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After scoring a team-high 25 points in Game 1 on Saturday night, Butler put the team on his back adding 31 points in Monday night's Game 2 win over the Bucks.

Fantasy Impact: He played a game-high 46 minutes which is well above his average. With Taj Gibson (4 fouls) on the bench for most of the second half and Nikola Mirotic in at PF, Butler wound up having an even larger role than he is used to. He shot 10-19 from the field and 3-9 from 3-point land as he also added nine rebounds, two assists and a block. Jimmy Buckets has been clutch for the Bulls to open these playoffs.

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Butler finished with a game-high 25 points along with six assists, two rebounds and a steal in Saturday night's Game 1 win over the Bucks.

Fantasy Impact: He shot 8-14 from the field and 2-5 from 3-point land as he played 35 minutes on the floor. He also made a team-high seven free throws missing only one attempt. 17 of his 25 points came in the first half. Butler and Rose combined for 29 of the team's 60 points in the first half.

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Butler scored 21 points along with six rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block in Wednesday night's regular season finale win over Atlanta.

Fantasy Impact: He played a team-high 40 minutes which is the usual. He shot 6-14 from the field and 2-2 from 3-point land as he led the team in free throws made, connecting on 7-9. Since returning on March 23, Butler has averaged just around 18 PPG which is two points under his season average. Expect him to take it to another level in the playoffs especially with Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah back healthy.

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Butler shot 7-10 from the field with 17 points, six rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block in Monday night's win over the Nets.

Fantasy Impact: He was on the floor for 33 minutes and looked very comfortable alongside starters Derrick Rose, Mike Dunleavy, Taj Gibson and Pau Gasol. Once Joakim Noah comes back, the Bulls' starting five will be together and that bodes well for Butler and Co. in the playoffs.

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Butler returned from his one-game absence due to a calf injury and added 15 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals in Saturday's win over the 76ers.

Fantasy Impact: He only shot 3-11 from the field and 1-2 from 3-point land, but connected on 8-12 shots from the free throw line. Butler played a team-high 36 minutes and will continue to do so on the way to the playoffs.

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Butler missed Thursday night's win against Miami with a calf injury, but coach Tom Thibodeau said the All-Star is good to go for Saturday night's meeting with Philadelphia.

Fantasy Impact: He's averaged 19.7 PPG over the past seven games which is just slightly under his season average. He missed all but four games in the month of March with an elbow injury. Needless to say, these last three regular season games are important to Butler and he will be looking to put his injuries behind him. He is a must start tonight against the Sixers.

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Butler posted a team-high 19 points along with six assists, five rebounds and two steals in Wednesday's road loss to Orlando.

Fantasy Impact: He played his usual large minute total (37) as he made 6-10 shots from the floor and 3-4 3-point attempts. Keep starting Butler down the stretch.

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Butler scored 16 points and recorded five assists, four rebounds and three steals in Sunday's loss to the Cavs.

Fantasy Impact: He didn't attempt a free throw until under one minute left in the game as LeBron James played lockdown defense against him. Butler shot 6-14 from the field and played a team-high 42 minutes. Keep starting him down the stretch.

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Butler added 18 points, three assists, two rebounds and a steal in Friday night's win over the Pistons.

Fantasy Impact: However, he shot just 6-16 from the field in 39 minutes on the floor playing an ever big role with PG Kirk Hinrich (knee) out.

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Butler added 25 points in Wednesday night's loss to the Milwaukee. He also recorded seven rebounds, three assists, three steals and a block on 8-18 shooting from the field.

Fantasy Impact: He led the Bulls as usual in minutes played with 40. Butler is averaging 20 PPG and 5.7 RPG over his last 10 games and has shown no signs of slowing down. Keep starting him with confidence.

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Butler played in his second game back from his three-week long absence. He added 23 points, five rebounds and three assists in Wednesday's win over Toronto.

Fantasy Impact: He played a team-high 39 minutes and was very efficient from the field shooting 7-8. Butler is back to hitting his stride and that is a scary good thing for Bulls fans and fantasy owners. Start him with confidence.

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Butler played in his first game in the last three weeks, starting and playing a team-high 40 minutes, while adding 19 points, nine rebounds and an assist.

Fantasy Impact: He did only hit on 6-20 of his shots from the field, but he made up for it with converting on 7-10 from the FT stride. Butler is 100% and that's a great thing for the Bulls' chances down the stretch and all of his fantasy owners.

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Butler has missed the last three weeks after with a Grade 2/3 ligament strain and a small bone impaction injury to the left elbow. Coach Tom Thibodeau said Butler is "likely to go" on Monday night against the Hornets. (Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The return of Butler will be huge for the Bulls, who have gone 5-6 without him in the starting lineup. He is expected to start and not be on a minutes restriction after taking part in practices late last week in anticipation for his return. The first-year All-Star is averaging 20.2 PPG, 5.3 RPG and 3.3 APG. this season. The Bulls' chances increase greatly with Butler in their lineup and the same goes for fantasy owners.

Jimmy Butler could miss 3-4 weeks after suffering a Grade 2/3 ligament strain and a small bone impaction injury to the left elbow in the third quarter of Sunday's loss to the Clippers. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: He avoids surgery and KC Johnson reports that the Bulls will take a look at Butler on a week-to-week basis and he could possibly return in three weeks. Tony Snell will take over for the All-Star Butler in the starting lineup. Snell is averaging 13.9 PPG off the bench this month. He is a must pickup with Butler out.

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Jimmy Butler, who suffered a hyperextended left elbow in the third quarter of Sunday's home loss to the Clippers will have an MRI on Monday. He added 10 points in 22 minutes before leaving the game. (Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: At this point he is questionable for Tuesday's game against Washington until further notice as Bulls fans and fantasy owners await the news of his MRI. Tony Snell, who is fresh off a 13-point day and four straight double digit performances would start if Butler were out for any period of time. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Butler was injured on a screen by Clippers center DeAndre Jordan in the third quarter. He went to the bench in clear pain and soon made his way to the locker room where he was ruled out with a left elbow sprain.

Fantasy Impact: He played 22 minutes, adding 10 points, two assists and two rebounds. Tony Snell is playing well in his place and if Butler were to miss any time Snell would fill in. The Bulls play Washington on Tuesday, so only time will tell.

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Butler had 28 points in 43 minutes of play Friday night against the Timberwolves. He also had 12 rebounds, two steals, two blocks, and an assist, with one turnover.

Fantasy Impact: With Derrick Rose out 4-6 weeks, Butler and Gasol will take the offensive load. Expect to see increased minutes and possessions for Butler throughout the rest of the season.

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Butler scored 14 points in a team-high 36 minutes on the floor in Wednesday night's loss to the Hornets.

Fantasy Impact: He also added seven rebounds and five assists on 5-11 shooting. Butler needs to be more aggressive with Derrick Rose out indefinitely. It's nice to see him distributing the ball and hauling in boards, but his points need to go up and they should soon.

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Butler added 11 points, along with nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks on 4-10 shooting on Monday night. He didn't reach double-digits until under seven minutes left in the fourth quarter.

Fantasy Impact: He combined for 49 points and 10 rebounds in the Bulls' last two games, so this was a rather disappointing night for the All-Star. He played a team-high 38 minutes per usual. Butler is still one of the best starting options.

Butler scored 19 points and added five rebounds, three assists and a steal in Saturday's win over the Suns.

Fantasy Impact: The first time All-Star is averaging a career-high 20.6 PPG and 21.4 for the month of February. Keep Butler in your lineup. He is a fantasy stud.

Butler was quite frankly the only good thing on the court for the Bulls on Friday night in Detroit. He finished with a team-high 30 points along with five rebounds and five assists.

Fantasy Impact: He played over 38 minutes, connecting on 9-18 from the field including 9-9 from the free throw stride. Butler appears to be fully healthy, so continue to start him with confidence.

Butler won't play after straining his right shoulder in Tuesday night's win over Sacramento. Tony Snell, who is fresh off his career-high 24 point performance will start in his place. (Source: Mark Strotman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau says Butler will travel to All-Star weekend, but he may not play in the game itself. Butler was day-to-day coming in, so he should be on track to return on Feb. 20 against Detroit.

Butler finished with five points, two assists, and two rebounds, but only played 22 minutes in the win. He was able to return after half, but played limited minutes. (Source: ESPN)

Fantasy Impact: With the All-Star Break looming, this nagging injury for Butler should not decrease his long term value. You should note that Tony Snell played well in Butler's short absence.

Butler led the Bulls with 27 points in Sunday night's 98-97 win over Orlando.

Fantasy Impact: He shot 9-16 from the field in 40 minutes and 3-4 from three-point land. He also had a team-high six steals along with five assists.

Butler added 18 points in a team-high 34 minutes in Saturday night's win over New Orleans. He also had five assists, four rebounds and a steal.

Fantasy Impact: He was 6-14 from the field and 6-6 from the FT stride. He didn't have the best night, but he is continuing to score and play with plenty of confidence. Start him in all leagues.

Butler added 27 points and six rebounds in Wednesday night's loss to the Rockets.

Fantasy Impact: He shot 9-18 from the field in a team-high 41 minutes on the floor. Butler continues to be a stud for the Bulls as the scoring leader. Start him with confidence.

Butler scored 22 points on 8-18 shooting in Friday night's loss to Phoenix.

Fantasy Impact: Playing in a team-high 42 minutes on back-to-back nights it was evident he was not his normal self. He was just 1-6 from 3-point, but did make 5-8 from the FT line. He also had seven rebounds, four assists and two steals. He is a star and should be trusted in your lineup in the Bulls' final five games before the All-Star break.

Butler played a team-high 49 minutes, scoring 35 points in Thursday night's overtime loss. He suffered a left leg contusion, but didn't miss any playing time. He appears to be okay to play on Friday. (Source: Chuck Swirsky on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Recently voted as All-Star reserve, Butler has broken out in a big way as the Bulls leading scorer. The 4th-year pro is averaging a career-best 20.1 PPG along with 6 RPG, 3.3 APG, 1.8 SPG and a 45.9 FG percentage. Go ahead and start him against Phoenix.

Butler returned Thursday night in Los Angeles from his illness that kept him out two nights prior. He led the Bulls with 35 points, seven rebounds, three steals and an assist in 49 minutes.

Fantasy Impact: However, he suffered a minor knee injury and should be considered questionable for Friday night's matchup in Phoenix. Even though he played through the injury and didn't miss anytime against the Lakers on Thursday he could be inactive Friday. If so, Tony Snell and Aaron Brooks would benefit largely.

Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau announced that Jimmy Butler will miss Tuesday night's road matchup against the Warriors due to an illness. (Source: KC Johnson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tony Snell will continue to start with Mike Dunleavy out and Kirk Hinrich and Aaron Brooks will be in the backcourt with Derrick Rose now that Butler is inactive. Nikola Mirotic could get a look as well as at SF. Stay tuned for more updates on Butler's health when the Bulls take on the Lakers this Thursday night.

Butler added 13 points on 3-10 shooting from the field as well as four steals, two assists, two rebounds and a block in Wednesday night's to Washington.

Fantasy Impact: Over his last five games, Butler is averaging 13 points and shooting just under 30 percent from the field. He's averaging 20.9 PPG and a solid 46.4 FG percentage for the season. He's slumping, but expect Butler to turn things around soon. The return of Mike Dunleavy will raise his stock.

Jimmy Butler had nine points on 2-9 shooting, with no three-pointers. He was still able to contribute eight boards, two steals, and 10 assists.

Fantasy Impact: Butler is shooting 31 percent in his last four games, which is way below average for his career. All players get in shooting slumps, luckily Butler is able to fill out the rest of the box score most nights. Expect him to bounce back sooner rather than later.

Jimmy Butler had 16 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and knocked down two three-pointers in the Bulls loss to Utah.

Fantasy Impact: Even though the Bulls had a horrible shooting night, Jimmy Butler still came to play. He is starting to flirt with MVP discussions around the league, and there is no reason is current form should let up moving into the second half of the season. He should continue to be your fantasy MVP if you picked him up or drafted him late.

Butler added a team-high 27 points and nine boards in Monday night's 92-90 victory in Indiana. The win extended the Bulls winning streak to seven games.

Fantasy Impact: He played a game-high 44 minutes and finished the night 8-20 from the field and 9-12 from the FT stride. He also had four steals and an assist. Butler continues to shine for the Bulls and with Derrick Rose and Pau Gasol playing steady it's hard for defenses to focus on one of the three Bulls. Continue to start Butler with confidence.

Butler added 27 points, 11 rebounds, five blocks, four assists and a steal in Monday night's win over Toronto. He's recorded over 22 points in the team's past four games as the Bulls have went 3-1. He has two 30-point outings in that span.

Fantasy Impact: Butler played a team-high 44 minutes as he hit on 7-16 from the field and 11-11 from the free throw stride. He is the most solid player this season for the Bulls and his offensive breakthrough has taken the pressure of Derrick Rose. Continue to load him up in your fantasy lineups.

Butler added 18 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal in 35 minutes in Wednesday night's win over Brooklyn.

Fantasy Impact: He was 6-10 shooting from the field and 6-10 from the free throw stride. He is attacking often even with Rose back in the lineup steadily. Keep firing Butler up in daily leagues. He is as solid as they come right now.

Butler added a team-high 26 points on 7-12 shooting in Sunday's win over Brooklyn. In the final game of the circus trip, he also had five assists, four rebounds and a steal in 39 minutes on the floor.

Fantasy Impact: Continue to start Butler, he is playing at a high level. He plays the most minutes on average of any Bulls starter and is getting to the line at a solid rate, shooting 13 free throws on Sunday, making 11. He is a fantasy stud.

Butler was just 6-15 shooting from the field but he added 22 points in over 40 minutes in the win over Boston.

Fantasy Impact: He was 10-12 shooting from the FT stride which made his day a little bit better, but with Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah back, Butler wasn't the main focus in the Bulls' offense. Continue to start him with the confidence regardless of his off shooting day.

Butler did it all for the Bulls who wound up without Derrick Rose (hamstring tightness) and started without Joakim Noah (knee) in Tuesday night's loss in Denver.

Fantasy Impact: In 40 minutes, Butler shot 7-13 from the field and made a season-high 18-20 from the FT stride. He also added 8 boards. Continue to fire up Butler, the guy is maturing on both sides of the ball. With Rose and Noah in the lineup he would be better off for the most part considering team's will focus on Butler mainly with them out.

Butler led the Bulls in scoring with 22 points in Monday night's 105-89 win over the Clippers. He also added 8 assists, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals.

Fantasy Impact: He played a ridiculous 45 minutes with PG Derrick Rose and PF Pau Gasol out. Butler was aggressive all night as he made 6-17 FG's and 9-10 FT's. The Bulls' offense will run through Butler if Rose misses more time. Gasol's return will only boost his value. Continue to start Butler with confidence.

Butler was aggressive all night in the Bulls' 98-90 loss to the Pacers on Saturday. He led the charge with 32 points on 10-17 shooting and 11-14 from the FT stride. He played a team-high 40 minutes.

Fantasy Impact: Unfortunately for the Bulls only two other players, Kirk Hinrich (15) and Pau Gasol (12) recorded double digits as Chicago fell at home without Derrick Rose (hamstring). Continue to start Butler with confidence, he's quickly maturing into one of the most complete players in the NBA.

Butler played on a team-high 40 minutes, converting 7-10 shots from the field for 21 points. He also had 8 rebounds and 6 assists in Thursday night's win in Toronto.

Fantasy Impact: He continues to progress offensively and is certainly learning how to stretch a defense. The Bulls should happy to have their starting 5 back together. Butler is a bright spot at SG and should be started in fantasy lineups regularly.

Butler played a team-high 43 minutes adding 19 points on 6-12 shooting in Monday night's win over Detroit.

Fantasy Impact: Butler has improvement plenty since the end of last season. His defense has always been solid, but his offensive game is more smooth and he is more of a facilitator now. Butler is a nice option at the SG position.

Butler made 8-15 shots from the field for a second-best 23 points for the Bulls in Friday night's win. He also dished out 5 assists and had 7 rebounds in 40 minutes on the floor.

Fantasy Impact: He appears to be back to 100 percent and certainly looks like he is continuing his progression offensively this season. Butler is looking like Deng 2.0 with his stat lines, specifically minutes played. Don't be afraid to use Butler as your starting SG often.

Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters early Wednesday morning that Butler will likely miss between 2 and 4 weeks with a left thumb injury. “My thumb has to be able to hold up, and not reinjure myself,” Butler told the Chicago Tribune. “I think that’s the most important thing. I think obviously everyone knows I want to play, but I don’t want to rush back too early.” (Source: K.C. Johnson)

Fantasy Impact: This is a tough break for Butler and the Bulls. He was coming on in the preseason as his shot has improved noticeably. Butler ADP of 75 is a good spot for anyone looking for a high-upside SG. When he returns he should be a very solid start each game.

Butler sprained his left thumb in Sunday night's win over Charlotte. It appeared to happen with five minutes left in the 1st quarter, when Butler deflected a Michael Kidd-Gilchrist pass. Butler played the rest of the quarter, but was ruled out before the half.

Fantasy Impact: The Bulls shooting guard finished with 11 points on the night. Chicago wraps up the preseason on Friday and will start the regular season against the Knicks on Oct. 29. Butler could need 2-6 weeks of recovery time if the injury is anything more than a sprain.

On the inbound pass from point guard Kirk Hinrich, Butler nailed a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Bulls to an 85-84 victory over the Hawks on Thursday night.

Fantasy Impact: Butler added a game-high 29 points on 8-14 shooting, included 20 in the 4th quarter alone. He finished with a +7 rating and made 12-16 from the free throw stride. The game-winning shot was his lone made 3-pointer of the night. Butler is slowly looking like a steal at his ADP of 73.

Butler continues to show off his offensive improvements by leading the Bulls in scoring for the 2nd time this preseason. He added 21 points of 7 of 8 shooting from the field and 7 made FT's on Monday night.

Fantasy Impact: Butler could pan out to be better than his ADP of 76 this season with defenses focusing on Rose, Gasol and the Bulls' other offensive options. Keep his name in mind when you begin drafting.

Butler hit 7-9 shots from the field including 4-4 from the free throw line to finish with 18 points. He tallied a +13 rating in nearly 29 minutes on the floor.

Fantasy Impact: Butler is maturing as a shooter and looks to be taking the next step. He's already a top notch defender and if he can stretch the floor that will only help the Bulls' chances this season. He's very underrated as the No. 19 ranked SG in Fantasy Pros rankings.