Jimmy Butler expected to play for Timberwolves Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler practiced on Sunday and is expected to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener versus the San Antonio Spurs, head coach Tom Thibodeau confirmed.
After all the drama and excitement, it looks like Butler will be starting the year in Timberwolves threads. This figures to remain a story throughout the season.
Operating under the assumption Butler plays 37.1 minutes per game for the Timberwolves this season, numberFire's models project him to be a top-15 fantasy option with 23.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.5 3-pointers per game.
- Spurs' Keldon Johnson (knee) questionable on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Anthony Edwards (back) questionable for Minnesota on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Utah's Jordan Clarkson (back) out again for Friday March 28th, 2024
- Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert (rib) questionable on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Sam Hauser coming off the bench for Boston on Thursday March 28th, 2024
- Celtics' Jrue Holiday (shoulder) starting on Thursday, Sam Hauser coming off the bench March 28th, 2024
- Caleb Martin (ankle) probable Friday for Miami March 28th, 2024
- Heat's Jaime Jaquez (ankle) probable Friday March 28th, 2024
- Kevin Love (heel/personal) probable for Heat on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Duncan Robinson (back) ruled out again Friday for Miami March 28th, 2024
- Jimmy Butler (illness) expected back Friday for Heat March 28th, 2024
- Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) starting for Heat on Tuesday in place of inactive Jimmy Butler (illness) March 26th, 2024