Jul 26, 2018
Timberwolves star Butler has minor surgery on hand
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Jimmy Butler underwent minor surgery on his right hand. Last season, Butler led the Timberwolves to their first post-season appearance since 2004.
The Canadian Press
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Jimmy Butler has undergone minor surgery on his right hand.
The Timberwolves announced Thursday that Butler had the elective procedure on Tuesday. The team said Butler has already returned to off-season activities.
Butler, who missed 21 games last season with an injury to his right knee, averaged 22.2 points per game for the Timberwolves after arriving in a trade with Chicago. He helped lead the Wolves to their first post-season appearance since 2004. Butler can opt out of his contract and become a free agent after the upcoming season.
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