Butler ended with 17 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal across 20 minutes during Sunday's 110-98 loss to New Orleans.

EDGE Analysis

Jordan Poole missed this game with a hip injury and is day-to-day, while Malcolm Brogdon left the game early with foot pain. Butler made the most of his newfound minutes, reaching double figures for the fourth time this season. He'll be on the streaming radar Tuesday against the Rockets if the Wizards are shorthanded again.

Butler notched 14 points (6-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and seven assists in 26 minutes during Sunday's 140-112 loss to the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

The Wizards are dealing with several key injuries, opening the door for Butler to get some reps. He's played well in two straight showings, averaging 13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.5 three-pointers. If the Wizards are shorthanded when they return to action Friday against Cleveland, Butler will be on the streaming radar.

Butler amassed seven points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and three assists in eight minutes during Monday's 125-112 loss to Golden State.

EDGE Analysis

Butler has averaged 5.6 points and 2.4 assists in 9.0 minutes per game over five appearances this season. As long as Kyle Kuzma (groin) and Malcolm Brogdon (thumb) remain sidelined, Butler should continue to play a minor reserve role.

The Wizards waived Butler on Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Butler did what he could to earn a spot in the Wizards' roster for the 2024-25 Opening Night, but that won't be the case. He averaged 6.3 points per game while shooting 48.8 percent from the field across 40 regular-season appearances with the Wizards in 2023-24, and it wouldn't be surprising if he plays with their G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go, to start the 2024-25 campaign.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Butler signed a three-year deal with the Wizards on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Butler (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Butler is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks due to a left ankle sprain.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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 ned to be prioritizing just yet but if his role sticks much longer, he could be worth a flier in slightly deeper formats.