John Butler
C FA
Tue 11/8/22 5:24 PM

Butler is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets because of left finger soreness.
EDGE Analysis
Butler is with the Trail Blazers on a two-way deal and saw his first minutes of the season with the team Saturday. Even if he is available for Wednesday's contest, it's unlikely he will take the floor unless a sizable number of the six Portland players listed as probable wind up missing the game, and he isn't one of them.

John Butler
C FA
Mon 10/17/22 9:59 PM

Butler signed a two-way contract with the Trail Blazers on Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Butler spent the preseason with the Pelicans but was cut loose Oct. 10. He didn't have to wait long before finding a new home, as he'll join the Blazers prior to the start of the new campaign. Butler will now set his sights on carving out a role for himself within Portland's rotation.

John Butler
C FA
Mon 10/10/22 5:16 PM

Butler was waived by the Pelicans on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Butler's contract was converted to a two-way deal last week, but he'll part ways with the organization a week later. If he goes unclaimed on waivers, he'll likely have an opportunity to play in the G League this year.

John Butler
C FA
Mon 10/3/22 6:30 PM

Butler had his contract converted into a two-way deal on Monday, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Florida State product played with the Pelicans during Summer League and will remain with the organization after having his contract converted into a two-way deal. Butler's first chance to make his preseason debut comes Tuesday against the Bulls.