Wizards' Jared Butler: Season-high 22 points vs. Boston
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Butler racked up 22 points (9-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 132-122 loss to the Celtics.
After registering his first career double-double Friday, Butler followed that up with a season-high 22 points in the Wizards' regular-season finale. Over the last 10 games of the regular season, Butler averaged 10.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals over 22.2 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Jared Butler: Inks new deal
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Butler signed a three-year deal with the Wizards on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
A 2021 second-round pick, Butler played sporadically over his first two seasons with Utah and Oklahoma City, respectively. He inked a two-way contract with the Wizards in July of 2023 and wasn't seeing much time with the NBA squad until a rash of injuries hit Washington in mid-March. Butler has appeared in 13 straight games, averaging 7.9 points, 4.5 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 21.2 minutes per game during that stretch. He should continue to see plenty of playing time over the final week of the regular season.
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Wizards' Jared Butler: Set to play against Milwaukee
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Butler (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Bucks.
Butler has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a left ankle sprain. The 23-year-old guard should continue to serve as one of Washington's first options off the bench in the backcourt.
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Wizards' Jared Butler: Dealing with ankle sprain
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Butler is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks due to a left ankle sprain.
Butler has played 20-plus minutes in eight of Washington's last nine matchups, averaging 7.9 points, 4.8 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game. If he's sidelined, Johnny Davis would likely see an uptick in playing time.
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Wizards' Jared Butler: Career-best distribution effort
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Butler racked up eight points (3-12 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, 13 assists, two blocks and two steals in 27 minutes during Monday's 107-105 victory over Chicago.
The 13 dimes were a career high for Butler, who continues to do a solid job filling in for Tyus Jones (back) in the Washington backcourt. Over the six games Jones has missed so far, Butler has averaged 23.5 minutes a contest with 8.5 points, 5.3 assists, 2.2 boards and 1.2 steals, although his 38.9 percent shooting from the floor and 18.2 percent from long distance (4-for-22) highlight his limitations.
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Wizards' Jared Butler: Flirts with double-double in loss
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Butler registered 15 points (7-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt), three rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 137-114 loss to the Rockets.
Butler put forth his best game of the season, continuing to see an enlarged role down the stretch. He has now played at least 20 minutes in three straight games, averaging 9.3 points and 5.3 assists in that time. He isn't someone we need to be prioritizing just yet, but if his role sticks much longer, he could be worth a flier in slightly deeper formats.
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Wizards' Jared Butler: Scores six points in 10 minutes
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Butler posted six points (3-4 FG), two assists and one steal over 10 minutes during Tuesday's 109-97 loss to the Grizzlies.
Butler moved back into the rotation Tuesday, logging 10 minutes off the bench. Despite playing on a team with very little incentive, Butler has barely seen the court over the past two months. He can be ignored in all formats.
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Wizards' Jared Butler: Puts up 12 points
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Butler ended with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 FT), four assists and two steals over 19 minutes during Monday's 146-101 loss to Philadelphia.
Butler reached double figures for the second time this campaign and finished one point shy of his season-best mark (13). He has seen a slight uptick in minutes with Landry Shamet (ribs) missing the last three games for Washington, and due to the lopsided score Monday, Butler played a season-high 19 minutes and made the most of his opportunity.
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Wizards' Jared Butler: Impresses off bench
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Butler finished with 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 16 minutes during Saturday's 136-108 loss to Atlanta.
Butler had played a total of 12 minutes in four appearances coming into Saturday's game, but he got a rare opportunity with Jordan Poole (ankle) missing his first game of the season. The Wizards are reeling with a 2-14 record and could easily make some changes to their rotation, so Butler is someone to watch after he gave the coaching staff something to think about Saturday night.
Wizards' Jared Butler: Lands two-way deal with Washington
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Butler agreed to a two-way contract with the Wizards on Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Butler, a 2021 second-round pick, appeared in 42 contests (one start) for the Jazz in 2021-22 and averaged 3.8 points in 8.6 minutes per game. He spent most of the 2022-23 season with the G League's Grand Rapids Gold but joined Oklahoma City in March and spent the rest of the campaign with the Thunder. He played sparingly but started in Oklahoma City's regular-season finale and scored 25 points (10-21 FG) in 46 minutes. The Thunder declined to extend Butler a qualifying offer heading into the new league year, but after sticking around with Oklahoma City for the Las Vegas Summer League, the 22-year-old guard was able to find a new opportunity in Washington. He'll fill the two-way slot vacated by Quenton Jackson, whom Washington waived earlier Monday.
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Thunder's Jared Butler: Goes off for 31 points
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Butler posted 31 points (10-19 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, three steals and an assist over 29 minutes during Sunday's 98-94 loss to the Spurs.
Butler was impressive for the Thunder, posting a game-high 31 points and playing excellent defense, generating three steals. The one downside to his performance was the five turnovers he coughed up while only dishing one assist. The 22-year-old will likely bounce between the Thunder's main roster and their G League affiliate next season.
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Thunder's Jared Butler: Shows out in Summer League
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Butler (leg) posted 22 points (8-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists and three rebounds in 23 minutes during Friday's 105-89 Summer League loss to the Wizards.
Butler exited Wednesday's contest with a left leg injury but seems to have recovered. The second-year guard will hope to earn a spot on Oklahoma City's roster for 2023-24 after spending last year as a two-way player.
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Thunder's Jared Butler: Ruled out Tuesday
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Butler (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's Summer League game against Houston, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.
The Thunder are resting several players Tuesday, and that's likely because they want to take a look at some other guys. Butler has made a strong case for a training camp invite, averaging 11.0 points, 4.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 three-pointers over four appearances this summer.
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Thunder's Jared Butler: Early exit with potential injury
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Butler tallied 18 points (8-18 FG, 2-8 3PT, 0-1 FT), seven assists, three steals and one block over 21 minutes of Wednesday's 98-87 win over the Pacers in Summer League.
Butler checked out of Wednesday's game midway through the fourth quarter and appeared to be nursing a left leg injury, per Sarah Todd of The Deseret News. Prior to exiting, Butler put together a strong performance, scoring 18 points and dishing out a game-high seven assists.
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Thunder's Jared Butler: Not starting Wednesday
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Butler will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Butler drew the starting nod in OKC's regular-season finale with the team resting several of its players but will return to the bench for Wednesday's Play-In Game. He shouldn't be expected to see the court.
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Thunder's Jared Butler: Impresses in extended run
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Butler finished with 25 points (10-21 FG, 5-9 3Pt) to go with four assists, three rebounds and one steal across 46 minutes in Sunday's 115-100 win over the Grizzlies.
While the Thunder rested most of their key rotation players while little was at stake in the regular-season finale in terms of playoff positioning, Butler was one of several deep reserves who got the chance to see extended playing time. The second-year guard made the most of his time on the court, riding his red-hot shooting from downtown to a new career-high scoring haul that surpassed his previous best by four points. Since Butler is on a two-way contract, he won't be eligible to suit up in any of the Thunder's Play-In Tournament contests as well as any postseason games that might follow.
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Thunder's Jared Butler: Gets starting nod Sunday
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Butler is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Butler spent most of the season with the Oklahoma City Blue in the G League, and he will get a chance to start in the parent club's season finale given the Thunder decided to rest their starters with a Play-In Tournament matchup on the horizon next week.
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Thunder's Jared Butler: Recalled to NBA
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The Thunder recalled Butler from the Oklahoma City Blue on Thursday, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Butler will remain with the Thunder for the rest of the year now that the Blue's season is over. The second-year guard will be available for Friday's game versus the Lakers.
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Thunder's Jared Butler: Solid performance in win
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Butler finished with 17 points (6-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine assists and two rebounds in 34 minutes during Monday's 101-97 win over the Ontario Clippers.
Butler showcased his full offensive arsenal against the Blue, finishing as the second-leading scorer while also showcasing his playmaking ability. However, he struggled from the field, missing nine shots, including four from deep.
