After he was bought out by the Milwaukee Bucks, veteran swingman Caron Butler was expected to have his pick of title contenders.
There was obviously no shortage of suitors and Butler eventually settled on signing with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder, who played in the 2012 NBA Finlas, losing to the Miami Heat in five games, have the best record in the Western Conference and are the favorite to win the west this year.
Butler is scheduled to touch down in Oklahoma City Sunday, but won’t play when the Thunder host the Charlotte Bobcats Sunday night.
Headed to OKC truly blessed.....
— Caron Butler (@realtuffjuice) March 2, 2014
Caron Butler is scheduled to arrive in Oklahoma City on Sunday but will not be available for tomorrow's game against Charlotte.
— Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry) March 2, 2014
Butler will join the team for Monday's practice and is expected to be in uniform for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.
— Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry) March 2, 2014
Butler averaged 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 24.1 minutes per game in 34 games for the Bucks this season.