| 4/16/2013 9:35:00 PM |
Description: Clippers small forward Caron Butler (knee) will play Tuesday against the Blazers. | Insight: Butler has scored just two points on 1-of-8 shooting over his last two games but averaged 12 ppg in the 13 games before that. | | |
| 3/17/2013 4:47:00 PM |
Description: Clippers small forward Caron Butler (elbow) returned to action Sunday against the Knicks with 14 points, five rebounds and four threes in 29 minutes. | Insight: Meanwhile, Matt Barnes only played 21 minutes and took six shots. Butler only ended up missing one game due to a left elbow strain. | | |
| 3/16/2013 4:47:00 PM |
Description: According to Dan Woike from the Orange Country Register, Clippers swingman Caron Butler should be available for Sunday's game against the Knicks. Butler missed Wednesday's game against Memphis because of a strained elbow. | Insight: Butler's fantasy owners should send the league schedulers a thank you letter. For whatever reason, the Clippers only played once this week. Butler's absence could have been crippling (they played four games in a week earlier this month) but instead it was more like a slap on the wrist. Expect the two-time All-Star to have a strong game Sunday against the injury-depleted Knicks. | | |
| 3/15/2013 5:01:00 PM |
Description: Clippers small forward Caron Butler (elbow) practiced Friday and hopes to play Sunday against the New York Knicks, according to Brad Turner of the LA Times. | Insight: Butler strained his left elbow last Sunday against Detroit. His return would put a damper on Matt Barnes' recent resurgence. | | |
| 3/14/2013 9:59:00 AM |
Description: Even though Clippers forward Caron Butler was initially ruled out for a week with an elbow injury, the team was optimistic he might play Wednesday. However, he experienced pain during shootaround and ended up missing the game. SOURCE: LA Daily News | Insight: Butler strained his left elbow in Sunday night's win over Detroit. If he returns earlier than expected it will put a damper on Matt Barnes' recent resurgence. | | |
| 3/11/2013 7:06:00 PM |
Description: Los Angeles forward Caron Butler will be sidelined for the next week because of an elbow injury. | Insight: Butler strained his left elbow in Sunday night's win over Detroit. Butler's backup Matt Barnes (17.3 ppg in his last three appearances) should be a popular pickup in fantasy leagues this week. | | |
| 2/24/2013 9:32:00 AM |
Description: Clippers small forward Caron Butler had 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting with five rebounds, one steal and two triples Saturday night against Utah. | Insight: Butler is averaging 13.2 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1.0 spg, 1.8 3pt and 27 mpg over his last 12 games. | | |
| 2/13/2013 10:42:00 PM |
Description: Clippers small forward Caron Butler returned to the starting lineup Wednesday against Houston after missing Monday's game with an injured back. | Insight: Matt Barnes (10.4 ppg) will head back to the bench. Butler (9.8 ppg) is averaging 13.9 ppg in his career against the Rockets. | | |
| 2/12/2013 2:30:00 PM |
Description: Los Angeles small forward Caron Butler is questionable for Wednesday's game against Houston. Butler injured his back Saturday by sleeping wrong and missed the game with the Sixers.
| Insight: Matt Barnes (10.4 ppg, 4.8 rpg) should see more time in Butler's absence. | | |
| 2/11/2013 6:52:00 PM |
Description: Los Angeles small forward Caron Butler is out for Monday's game against Philadelphia. Butler injured his back Saturday by sleeping on the wrong bed.
| Insight: Well that's one way to get hurt.. Matt Barnes (10.4 ppg, 4.8 rpg) should see more time Monday as the Clippers try and extend their win streak to two Monday against the bottom-dwellling Sixers. | | |
| 2/11/2013 11:53:00 AM |
Description: Clippers forward Caron Butler is questionable for Monday's game against Philadelphia with a strained lower back. He was forced out of Sunday's game after playing just 12 minutes.
| Insight: Butler told the Los Angeles Times that he slept badly Saturday night and it caused his back to tighten. He's averaging 9.8 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.0 apg. Reserve small forward Matt Barnes is the more attractive fantasy option anyway, averaging 10.4 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.1 spg and 1.3 threes. | | |
| 1/17/2013 11:14:00 AM |
Description: The X-rays on Clippers forward Caron Butler's sore right foot showed no damage. SOURCE: LA Times | Insight: Butler offers virtually nothing to fantasy owners besides 9.6 ppg, 1.6 threes and a low turnover average (0.9). He doesn't do anything defensively (2.6 reb, 0.5 stl, 0.2 blk). Reserve small forward Matt Barnes is the more attractive fantasy option. | | |
| 1/3/2013 11:55:00 AM |
Description: Clippers SF Caron Butler missed Wednesday's game for personal reasons but is expected back in time for Friday's matchup with the crosstown-rival Lakers. | Insight: Butler is averaging 10.0 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 0.9 apg, his lowest numbers since 2003-04. Matt Barnes played well in Butler's absence, scoring 19 points, grabbing seven rebounds with three assist against Golden State and may have earned additional minutes which would continue to eat into Butler's fantasy value. | | |
| 12/29/2012 9:42:00 AM |
Description: Clippers small forward Caron Butler has scored 14 points in each of his last two games. | Insight: Butler hadn't scored in double figures in consecutive games since mid-November. The forward's fantasy value is entirely dependant on his points since he doesn't rebound, assist, block or steal. Unfortunately, he doesn't score much either (9.5 ppg). | | |
| 11/24/2012 9:34:00 PM |
Description: Clippers forward Caron Butler has scored just 10 points combined in his first two games since returning from a shoulder injury. | Insight: Butler has returned to his usual workload but he hasn't been able to knock down shots consistently, hitting on 4-of-15 (.267) from the field. It's best if you leave Butler on the waiver wire. | | |
| 11/23/2012 7:17:00 PM |
Description: Clippers forward Caron Butler is back in the starting lineup Friday against Brooklyn. Butler sat out Wednesday's loss to Oklahoma City because of a strained shoulder. | Insight: Butler has averaged 17.3 ppg in 26 career games against the Nets. | | |
| 11/23/2012 12:23:00 PM |
Description: Los Angeles Clippers SF Caron Butler is questionable for Friday's game against Brooklyn with a strained right shoulder. | Insight: The hope is that Butler will be able to play Friday night, but after Barnes' solid game as a replacement the team may not rush him back at less than 100 percent. Butler is averaging just 9.4 ppg this season, his lowest output since 2003-04 (9.2 ppg). | | |
| 11/21/2012 7:35:00 PM |
Description: Los Angeles small forward Caron Butler won't suit up for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City. Butler is dealing with a strained shoulder. | Insight: The hope is that Butler will be able to play Friday night against Brooklyn. Butler is averaging just 9.4 ppg this season, his lowest output since 2003-04 (9.2 ppg). | | |
| 11/20/2012 1:26:00 PM |
Description: Clippers forward Caron Butler, who left Monday's game against San Antonio with a right shoulder sprain, is questionable for Wednesday's game agaisnt Oklahoma City. | Insight: As we expected, Butler's numbers have been limited by Los Angeles' deep rotation. He's averaging 23 minutes per game along with 9.4 ppg, 2.1 rpg and 0.9 apg. | | |
| 11/19/2012 10:17:00 PM |
Description: Clippers forward Caron Butler left Monday's game against San Antonio with a right shoulder sprain and won't return. | Insight: As we expected, Butler's numbers have been limited by Los Angeles' deep rotation. Coming into Monday, Butler was averaging 10.4 points and 2.2 rebounds per game, making him a low-level fantasy SF at best. | | |
