Butler (knee) will sit out again Friday versus Minnesota, James Ham of CSNBayArea.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be the fourth consecutive game missed for Butler, who has sat out more than he has played this season. The Kings have plenty of depth in the small forward slot, so the Kings will be cautious with Butler until he is healthy. His next opportunity to play will be Saturday in Golden State.

Butler (knee) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Bucks, James Ham of CSN Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Butler is averaging just over 10 minutes per game this season and his impending absence will be rather easily covered by a combination of Marco Belinelli, James Anderson, and Omri Casspi. The next opportunity for the veteran to return will be Friday against Minnesota.

Butler (knee) is questionable for Wednesday night's game against the Bucks, James Ham of CSN Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Butler has played in a limited role off the bench all season, only appearing in seven games. It shouldn't come as a surprise if the Kings choose to hold Butler out for the night as to not aggravate the injury even more.

Butler will get his first start of the season Friday versus Brooklyn, Tim Bontemps of The New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Rudy Gay out due to a stomach virus, Caron Butler will get an chance to start Friday. He'll try to earn himself some more minutes in the future opportunities.

Butler agreed to terms with the Kings on a two-year deal Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports. Butler spent last season with the Pistons, appearing in 78 games and averaging 5.9 points to go with 2.5 rebounds in just under 21 minutes per game. He was dealt to Milwaukee in a salary dump last month but was almost immediately waived, making him a free agent. The veteran will join a Kings roster that features several new additions, though it's unclear whether the franchise will be able to elevate itself out of the Western Conference basement.

Butler was waived by the Bucks on Tuesday, Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders reports. The Bucks acquired Butler from the Pistons in the Ersan Ilyasova trade, and their intent all along was to waive the veteran in order to clear cap space. Butler, 35, appeared in 78 games for Detroit last season, but he's well past his prime and likely won't be much of a fantasy option wherever he ends up.

Butler and Shawne Williams were acquired by the Bucks in exchange for Ersan Ilyasova on Thursday, Yahoo! Sports reports. Playing a full season for the first time since 2012-13 last season, Butler averaged 5.9 points (on 41 percent shooting), 2.5 rebounds, 1.1 three-pointers, and 1.0 assist in 21 minutes across 78 contests. However, he's unlikely to suit up for the Bucks in the coming campaign due to a $4.5 million team option now held by the organization.

Butler appeared in 78 games for the Pistons in 2014-15, making 21 starts and averaging 5.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 20.8 minutes. After spending last season with the Bucks and Thunder, Butler signed a two-year deal with the Pistons in July. The 35-year-old primarily served as a veteran presence off the bench, rarely being asked to carry much of the scoring burden. His scoring average was the lowest of his career, and he topped 20 points only once, scoring 24 in the second game of the season in a loss to Minnesota. Butler will presumably return to Detroit to play out the final year of his contract next season, and he'll likely remain in a similar reserve role.

Butler scored 19 points (6-10 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT) in 27 minutes in the loss to Cleveland on Monday. Butler had not scored in double digits in his last 10 games, which included three scoreless performances. In his dotage, he has been able to hit 3-pointers at times, but 35-year-old "Tough Juice" has hit 36.9 percent of his 3-pointers.

Butler moved into the starting lineup during Wednesday's loss to the Warriors, but finished with just four points (1-3 FG, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 20 minutes. Butler was in the starting lineup for just the third time this season, so we'll give him a pass for such a disappointing performance. Whether he continues to stick in the starting lineup or not, he'll likely remain limited in his fantasy value. He played very well in his first two starts this year, so that still gives us hope, but he'll need to develop some consistency in order to improve his value any further.