CARON BUTLER
Deja vu for Celtics as Wizards win with late rally
Caron Butler scored 21 and Antawn Jamison added 20 points and 10 rebounds to lift the Washington Wizards to an 88-83 victory ...
Butler's Basket Lifts Wizards to Game 5 Win Over Cavs
Caron Butler saved Washington's season. Butler made a layup with 3.9 seconds left and the Wizards held their breath as LeBron James missed a potential series-ending layup at the horn, giving Washington an 88-87 victory Wednesday night. - Read More...
Wizards win Game 5, stay alive
In a contentious series, the Wizards will live to battle the Cavaliers again, thanks to Caron Butler's game-winning shot in Game 5.
Wizards at Full Strength, Arenas Will Start Playoffs as Reserve
ESPN reports, "The Washington Wizards, who lost 225 man-games due to injuries this season, had a full contingent on the floor Thursday for their first practice in preparation for the opening-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Those taking part included Caron Butler, who sat out the final three games of the regular season with a bruised right knee, DeShawn Stevenson, who has been bothered by a sore back, and Gilbert Arenas, who has been coming off the bench since returning from knee surgery. Coach Eddie Jordan said only Arenas will be limited for Game 1 in Cleveland on Saturday. - Read More...
Wizards' Butler remains sidelined, out vs. Pacers
Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster missed Monday's night must-win game against the Washington Wizards, who played without Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler. - Read More...
Haywood Has Career High as Wizards Beat Bulls
Brendan Haywood scored a career-high 25 points, Caron Butler added 18 and the short-handed Washington Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 99-87 on Saturday night. - Read More...
Wizards' Butler, Daniels are ready; Arenas still out
Caron Butler and Antonio Daniels took part in the Washington Wizards' morning shootaround and were expected to start Wednesday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, while Gilbert Arenas sat out despite being cleared to play. Butler (strained left hamstring) and Daniels (sprained left wrist) missed Monday's 129-87 loss at Utah. Both were hurt the previous night in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, although Daniels' wrist has been bothering him for weeks.
Wiz's Butler, Jazz's Kirilenko, Brewer all sit out
Caron Butler, Andrei Kirilenko and Ronnie Brewer all missed the Wizards-Jazz game on Monday. - Read More...
In the Paint: The Wiz returns
Caron Butler is back. Gilbert Arenas will soon follow. Marques Johnson says the Wizards may be dangerous in the playoffs.
Butler shines in return as Wizards top Cavaliers
Caron Butler unleashed a month's worth of pent-up energy on his 28th birthday, returning to the Washington Wizards lineup after ...
Butler returns for Wizards; Wallace returns for Cavs
All-Star forward Caron Butler returned to the Washington Wizards' starting lineup Thursday night after missing the previous 16 games with a hip injury. "We're happy, excited," coach Eddie Jordan said before tipoff against the Cleveland Cavaliers. "He's had two good practices, and we'll see how it goes." Butler, who turned 28 Thursday, was originally diagnosed with a strained hip flexor, but an MRI discovered a small labral tear of the left hip joint.
Butler Expected to Return for Wizards on Thursday
All-Star forward Caron Butler appears set to celebrate his birthday with a return to the lineup Thursday for the Washington Wizards. - Read More...
Wizards expect Butler to return to lineup Thursday
All-Star forward Caron Butler appears set to celebrate his birthday with a return to the lineup Thursday for the Washington Wizards. - Read More...
Butler practices with Wizards for 1st time in month
All-Star forward Caron Butler returned to practice Monday for the Washington Wizards, giving the struggling team hope that it can finally put its best lineup on the court in the final weeks of the season. - Read More...
Wizards' Butler Plans to Practice Next Week
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler plans to be back at practice next week, but there is still no timetable for when he might be able to return to games after being sidelined by a hip injury. - Read More...
Butler plans to practice next week
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler plans to be back at practice next week, but there is still no timetable for when he might be able to return to games after being sidelined by a hip injury. "I am trying to get back out there," the two-time All-Star said Thursday. "I am going to wait until next week to start participating in practices, and I am going to play it by ear. My body is going to determine whether I am able to play or not.
Wizards' Butler has tear in hip, return uncertain
A re-examination of Caron Butler's hip revealed a small labral tear of the left joint. Butler will be reexamined next week won't return anytime soon. - Read More...
Butler has labral tear in hip; return uncertain
A re-examination of Washington Wizards All-Star forward Caron Butler's hip revealed a small labral tear of the left joint, further complicating his return from injury. Butler has missed the past 10 games with what was originally diagnosed as a strained hip flexor. He did not accompany the team on the road trip that ends Friday night at Chicago. The Wizards did not give a timetable for Butler's return.
Wizards' Butler has tear in hip, return uncertain
A re-examination of Washington Wizards All-Star forward Caron Butler's hip revealed a small labral tear of the left joint, further complicating his return from injury. - Read More...
Butler, Thomas suffer setbacks for injury-filled Wiz
Bad news from the medical front keeps piling on for the Washington Wizards, who reported setbacks for both All-Star forward Caron Butler and center Etan Thomas on Tuesday. - Read More...
Celts' Allen replaces Butler on East All-Star team
Ray Allen was added to the Eastern Conference All-Star roster by commissioner David Stern on Wednesday, replacing injured Washington forward Caron Butler. - Read More...
Hip flexor forces Wizards' Butler out against Spurs
Wizards forward Caron Butler was out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Spurs with a strained hip flexor. - Read More...
Wizards' Butler to Miss Another Game with Strained Hip Flexor
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler did not travel with the team to Toronto on Tuesday night due to a strained left hip flexor. - Read More...
Wiz forward Butler sidelined by hip flexor injury
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler missed Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors with a strained left hip flexor. - Read More...
Butler, Jamison lead Wizards Without Injured Arenas
With Gilbert Arenas injured, Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison are leading the Washington Wizards with a chemistry that exists both on and off the court. - Read More...
Butler does it all for Wizards in Game 5 win
With Gilbert Arenas on the shelf and Antawn Jamison shooting blanks, Caron Butler won Game 5 for the Wizards, Mike Kahn says.
Wizards return favor on Cavs with late heroics
Caron Butler made a layup with 3.9 seconds left and the Wizards held their breath as LeBron James missed a potential series-ending ...
Wizards Dominate Cavaliers in Game 3
DeShawn Stevenson and Caron Butler found their games and LeBron James could not locate his as the Washington Wizards pounded the Cleveland Cavaliers, 108-72, in Game 3 of teir Eastern Conference first-round series Thursday night. - Read More...
Wizards close to full strength vs. Cavaliers
The Washington Wizards, who lost 225 man-games due to injuries this season, had a full contingent on the floor Thursday for their first practice in preparation for the opening-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Those taking part included Caron Butler, who sat out the final three games of the regular season with a bruised right knee, DeShawn Stevenson, who has been bothered by a sore back, and Gilbert Arenas, who has been coming off the bench since returning from knee surgery.
Washington's Arenas and Butler Miss Monday's Game
Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster missed Monday's night must-win game against the Washington Wizards, who played without Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler. - Read More...
Butler's 29 Help Wizards Clinch Playoff Berth
Caron Butler scored 29 points as the Washington Wizards clinched their fourth straight playoff berth with a 109-95 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night. - Read More...
Wizards' Arenas cleared to play, but will sit tonight
Caron Butler and Antonio Daniels were back on the court Wednesday for the Washington Wizards after missing the final game of the West Coast road trip, while Gilbert Arenas sat out despite being cleared to play. - Read More...
Butler, Jamison Lead Wizards to Victory Over Heat
Caron Butler scored 25 points and Antawn Jamison added 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 103-86 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night. - Read More...
Birthday Boy Butler Returns as Wizards Beat Cavs
Caron Butler returned to the Washington Wizards lineup after a 16-game injury absence to score 19 points in a 101-99 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. - Read More...
Wizards' Butler, Cavs' Wallace return to lineup
All-Star forward Caron Butler returned to the Washington Wizards' starting lineup Thursday night after missing the previous 16 games with a hip injury. - Read More...
NBA notes: Butler's return at key time
Washington Wizards All-Star forward Caron Butler has missed 16 consecutive games and 19 of his last 21 with a left hip injury. ...
Butler expected back for Wiz on Thursday
All-Star forward Caron Butler appears set to celebrate his birthday with a return to the lineup Thursday for the Washington Wizards. "Caron is going to be probable, so we add a little 'Tough Juice' to the lineup," said coach Eddie Jordan, referring to Butler's nickname. "And we'll see how it goes." Butler has missed 16 straight games and 19 of the last 21 because of a hip injury.
Wiz F Butler practices for first time since Feb. 5
All-Star forward Caron Butler returned to practice Monday for the Washington Wizards, giving the struggling team hope that it can finally put its best lineup on the court in the final weeks of the season. Butler's return came six days after three-time All-Star point guard Gilbert Arenas took part in a full-contact practice for the first time since November.
Wizards' Butler Plans To Practice Next Week
In the WASHINGTON POST, Ivan Carter writes "Wizards all-star forward Caron Butler, who has missed 16 games with a left hip injury, plans to test the hip in practice on Monday and remains cautiously optimistic that he can return to game action before the end of the regular season. Butler's injury originally was diagnosed as a strained left hip flexor following a Jan. 27 overtime loss at Milwaukee, when he scored a career-high 40 points. He sat out the next three games but returned and played 39 minutes in a home loss to the Lakers on Feb. 3.? - Read More...
Butler plans to be back at Wizards' practice soon
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler plans to be back at practice next week, but there is still no timetable for when he might be able to return to games after being sidelined by a hip injury. - Read More...
Rest and rehab, but no surgery for Butler
Washington Wizards All-Star forward Caron Butler has a prescription of rest and rehab - with no plans for surgery - to deal with the latest twist in his return from a hip injury. An MRI exam this week found that Butler has a small labral tear of the left hip joint. The injury, which has sidelined him for nearly a month, had originally been diagnosed as a strained hip flexor.
Wizards’ Caron Butler Has Labral Tear in Hip, Return Uncertain
A re-examination of Washington Wizards All-Star forward Caron Butler's hip revealed a small labral tear of the left joint, further complicating his return from injury. - Read More...
Wizards' Butler has labral tear in hip, return uncertain
A re-examination of Washington Wizards All-Star forward Caron Butler's hip revealed a small labral tear of the left joint, further ...
Wizards' Butler has labral tear in hip, return uncertain
A re-examination of Washington Wizards All-Star forward Caron Butler's hip revealed a small labral tear of the left joint, further complicating his return from injury. Butler has missed the past 10 games with what was originally diagnosed as a strained hip flexor. He did not accompany the team on the road trip that ends Friday night at Chicago. The Wizards did not give a timetable for Butler's return.
Boston's Ray Allen to Replace Caron Butler in All-Star Game
Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen has been named by NBA Commissioner David Stern to replace injured East All-Star Caron Butler (left hip flexor strain) of the Washington Wizards for the 2008 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 17 in New Orleans. - Read More...
Ray Allen replaces injured Butler in All-Star game
Ray Allen was added to the Eastern Conference All-Star roster by commissioner David Stern on Wednesday, replacing injured Washington forward Caron Butler. Allen's eighth All-Star selection means the NBA-leading Boston Celtics will again have two players in Sunday's game in New Orleans. Kevin Garnett was the top vote-getter in fan balloting, but had to pull out because of an abdominal strain. Celtics forward Paul Pierce is going as a reserve. The East will be coached by Boston's Doc Rivers.
Wizards' Butler misses third game with hip injury
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler sat out his third straight game Friday night against the Utah Jazz because of a hip injury. - Read More...
Wizards' Butler Misses Game with Strained Left Hip Flexor
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler missed Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors with a strained left hip flexor. - Read More...
Players Begin Jockeying for All-Star Reserve Spots
In the WASHINGTON POST, Ivan Carter writes "it would appear that Wizards forward Caron Butler stands an excellent chance of being named to the Eastern Conference all-star squad when the reserves are announced Thursday, and there is at least a decent chance that forward Antawn Jamison will make it as well. Reserves for the East and West teams are selected by coaches in each conference, with voting taking place Monday afternoon. The coaches will select two guards, two forwards, a center and two additional players regardless of position.? - Read More...
Jamison, Butler lead Wizards to sweep of Mavs
Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison gave the Wizards their first season sweep of the Mavericks since 1996-97. Butler had 25 points ...