October 1, 2008 Forward Caron Butler did not practice on Tuesday, but it's because he is trying to keep the miles off his body. "I'm just taking a cautious approach to it," Butler informs the Washington Post. "We've had two-a-days and I've been coming over early every day for extra work so I don't want to bang my body up too much. I'm trying to rest my body as much as possible so I don't have to go through the same reoccurring thing again this season."
Our View:Butler has played only 63 and 58 games the last two seasons. He is an All-Star caliber talent and a fantasy stud when healthy, and it's good to see him being proactive. His history with injuries should cut into his solid fantasy value, though.
April 30, 2008 The Washington Wizards managed to save victory from the jaws of defeat this evening as Cleveland forward LeBron James watched his lane-driving finger roll rim out as the final seconds wound off the clock, giving the Wiz an 88-87 victory. The Wiz were led by forward Caron Butler , enjoying a magnificent evening in his best playoff performance to date. Butler shot 11-of-22 from the field, 4-of-8 from the three-point line, and 6-of-7 from the charity stripe to score 32 points, adding nine rebounds and five assists to the effort.
Our View:Butler has struggled in this series as tonight's performance is his first in the series with 20+ points. Tonight's win gives the Wiz hope, though the 3-2 series deficit will be challenging to overcome.
April 21, 2008 Caron Butler was only 4-for-13 for 12 points in 23 minutes of action in Game 2. Antawn Jamison also was 4-for-13 on the night.
Our View:Neither of these two was able to get going, but at least Caron contributed seven boards and five assists on the night, though it was clear that the Wizards were outclassed on this night.
