Caron Butler (back) returned after a one-game absence on Thursday, scoring 11 points on 5-of-14 shooting (including a three) with two rebounds and no other stats in 26 minutes. We're fine with an off-night in his first game back with the Clippers struggling. Butler has been playing pretty well so owners would be wise to leave him in lineups even after tonight's bad shooting performance.

Caron Butler (back) will play on Thursday against the Nuggets. Butler's back was never a huge concern, though we'll always be looking for signs that aging players are breaking down. Owners can plug him into lineups with confidence, as he has been playing very well.

Caron Butler scored 22 points on 9-of-16 shooting (including four treys) with four rebounds, one steal, and one block in Monday's win. Butler was supposed to be charged with chasing around Kevin Durant but ended up joining the Clippers' offensive party. Keep him in your lineup until he gives you a reason not to.

Caron Butler (knee) returned to action on Sunday, scoring 15 points and grabbing two rebounds in 24 minutes of action. Butler only missed one game due to the knee injury, and he should be inserted back into all lineups.

Caron Butler will return to the lineup on Sunday after missing one game due to a hyper-extended right knee. Butler has been playing well lately and is safe to get back into your active lineups. Brian Cook has also been cleared to play, giving the Clippers some relief despite the continued absence of Chris Paul.

An MRI taken Friday revealed no structural damage to Caron Butler's hyper-extended right knee. He'll be day-to-day and resume starting for the Clippers when healthy. He was providing ninth and seventh round value in 8- and 9-cat leagues respectively, but knee concerns kept us pretty cool on him heading into drafts. We'd hang onto him as long as the injury remains minor.

Caron Butler suffered a hyper-extended right knee in Tuesday's game, but played through it against his old Mavs squad on Wednesday and is now questionable for Friday's game as a result. We thought something like this had happened, and it goes to show you why players have to be policed on injury matters. If Butler can't go, look for Ryan Gomes to draw a start, or it's possible Vinny Del Negro adds Mo Williams in a three-guard lineup next to Randy Foye and Chauncey Billups.

Caron Butler (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wolves. Butler hit just 1-of-12 shots against his old Mavs squad on Wednesday, and the first instinct is to wonder if he overdid things. Butler's knee concerns were a primary reason we were down on him heading into drafts, and while owners won't want to overreact to what could be a simple day off, it's a big red flag. If Butler doesn't play, Ryan Gomes could be in line to start, or the Clips could bring Mo Williams into the fold in a three-guard lineup.

Caron Butler had 20 points, six rebounds, five assists, three 3-pointers and three steals in Monday's win over the Nets. With Chris Paul (hamstring) out, Butler got up 17 shots and set a season-high in assists. He played 38 minutes in this one and his knee continues to look extremely healthy. Butler is averaging more than 35 minutes per night on the season and hasn't missed a game.

Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro wants to give Caron Butler more touches on offense, particularly in the 16-to-18-foot range. "Caron in that mid-range, we can run things through him a little bit," said Del Negro. "He can put a lot of pressure on the defense." Butler is coming off a season-high 20-point game and should continue to post respectable numbers.