Caron Butler to debut for Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday, could start
After navigating bad weather and finally arriving in Oklahoma City, veteran swingman Caron Butler practiced with the Thunder on Monday.
He will play Tuesday night and could start for the injured Thabo Sefolosha when the Thunder host the Philadelphia 76ers. Sefolosha, who is averaging 6.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game, is out for 4-6 weeks with an injured calf.
Scott Brooks says Caron Butler will be available tomorrow vs Philly.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 3, 2014
Caron Butler was at Thunder practice today. Scheduled to talk to the media shortly.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 3, 2014
Scott Brooks says Caron Butler could start at shooting guard in place of injured guard Thabo Sefolosha.
— Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry) March 3, 2014
Brooks was non-committal on everything from Butler's role to his minutes. Said he wants to ease him in but said he could play 1-48 minutes.
— Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry) March 3, 2014
Butler played in 34 games with the Milwaukee Bucks before agreeing to a buyout. He averaged 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 24.1 minutes per game.