Jared Butler News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Makes most of minutes Butler notched 14 points (6-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and seven assists in 26 minutes during Sunday's 140-112 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact The Wizards are dealing with several key injuries, opening the door for Butler to get some reps. He's played well in two straight showings, averaging 13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.5 three-pointers. If the Wizards are shorthanded when they return to action Friday against Cleveland, Butler will be on the streaming radar.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Minor role continues Butler amassed seven points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and three assists in eight minutes during Monday's 125-112 loss to Golden State.

Impact Butler has averaged 5.6 points and 2.4 assists in 9.0 minutes per game over five appearances this season. As long as Kyle Kuzma (groin) and Malcolm Brogdon (thumb) remain sidelined, Butler should continue to play a minor reserve role.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Washington Butler agreed to a two-way contract with the Wizards on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Butler had been signed to a standard NBA contract when Washington waived him over the weekend, but the Wizards will bring him back to fill one of their three two-way slots ahead of Thursday's season opener versus the Celtics. He appeared in 40 games for the Wizards in 2023-24, averaging 6.3 points, 3.2 assists and 1.5 rebounds across 14.2 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Wizards The Wizards waived Butler on Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Butler did what he could to earn a spot in the Wizards' roster for the 2024-25 Opening Night, but that won't be the case. He averaged 6.3 points per game while shooting 48.8 percent from the field across 40 regular-season appearances with the Wizards in 2023-24, and it wouldn't be surprising if he plays with their G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go, to start the 2024-25 campaign.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Brian Keefe, Johnny Davis, and Jared Butler

OCTOBER 19 • YOUTUBE

Season-high 22 points vs. Boston Butler racked up 22 points (9-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 132-122 loss to the Celtics.

Impact After registering his first career double-double Friday, Butler followed that up with a season-high 22 points in the Wizards' regular-season finale. Over the last 10 games of the regular season, Butler averaged 10.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals over 22.2 minutes per game.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Brian Keefe and Jared Butler

APRIL 6 • YOUTUBE

Inks new deal Butler signed a three-year deal with the Wizards on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact A 2021 second-round pick, Butler played sporadically over his first two seasons with Utah and Oklahoma City, respectively. He inked a two-way contract with the Wizards in July of 2023 and wasn't seeing much time with the NBA squad until a rash of injuries hit Washington in mid-March. Butler has appeared in 13 straight games, averaging 7.9 points, 4.5 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 21.2 minutes per game during that stretch. He should continue to see plenty of playing time over the final week of the regular season.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play against Milwaukee Butler (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact Butler has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a left ankle sprain. The 23-year-old guard should continue to serve as one of Washington's first options off the bench in the backcourt.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle sprain Butler is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Butler has played 20-plus minutes in eight of Washington's last nine matchups, averaging 7.9 points, 4.8 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game. If he's sidelined, Johnny Davis would likely see an uptick in playing time.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Career-best distribution effort Butler racked up eight points (3-12 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, 13 assists, two blocks and two steals in 27 minutes during Monday's 107-105 victory over Chicago.

Impact The 13 dimes were a career high for Butler, who continues to do a solid job filling in for Tyus Jones (back) in the Washington backcourt. Over the six games Jones has missed so far, Butler has averaged 23.5 minutes a contest with 8.5 points, 5.3 assists, 2.2 boards and 1.2 steals, although his 38.9 percent shooting from the floor and 18.2 percent from long distance (4-for-22) highlight his limitations.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double in loss Butler registered 15 points (7-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt), three rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 137-114 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Butler put forth his best game of the season, continuing to see an enlarged role down the stretch. He has now played at least 20 minutes in three straight games, averaging 9.3 points and 5.3 assists in that time. He isn't someone we ned to be prioritizing just yet but if his role sticks much longer, he could be worth a flier in slightly deeper formats.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scores six points in 10 minutes Butler posted six points (3-4 FG), two assists and one steal over 10 minutes during Tuesday's 109-97 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Butler moved back into the rotation Tuesday, logging 10 minutes off the bench. Despite playing on a team with very little incentive, Butler has barely seen the court over the past two months. He can be ignored in all formats.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up 12 points Butler ended with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 FT), four assists and two steals over 19 minutes during Monday's 146-101 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Butler reached double figures for the second time this campaign and finished one point shy of his season-best mark (13). He has seen a slight uptick in minutes with Landry Shamet (ribs) missing the last three games for Washington, and due to the lopsided score Monday, Butler played a season-high 19 minutes and made the most of his opportunity.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses off bench Butler finished with 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 16 minutes during Saturday's 136-108 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Butler had played a total of 12 minutes in four appearances coming into Saturday's game, but he got a rare opportunity with Jordan Poole (ankle) missing his first game of the season. The Wizards are reeling with a 2-14 record and could easily make some changes to their rotation, so Butler is someone to watch after he gave the coaching staff something to think about Saturday night.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Early exit with potential injury Butler tallied 18 points (8-18 FG, 2-8 3PT, 0-1 FT), seven assists, three steals and one block over 21 minutes of Wednesday's 98-87 win over the Pacers in Summer League.

Impact Butler checked out of Wednesday's game midway through the fourth quarter and appeared to be nursing a left leg injury, per Sarah Todd of The Deseret News. Prior to exiting, Butler put together a strong performance, scoring 18 points and dishing out a game-high seven assists.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Butler (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's Summer League game against Houston, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma Cityreports.

Impact The Thunder are resting several players Tuesday, and that's likely because they want to take a look at some other guys. Butler has made a strong case for a training camp invite, averaging 11.0 points, 4.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 three-pointers in four appearances this summer.

JULY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder End of the Year Report Card: Jared Butler Signed on a two-way contract in the middle of the season, Jared Butler did everything possible to help where he could.

APRIL 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Not starting Wednesday Butler will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Butler drew the starting nod in OKC's regular-season finale with the team resting several of its players but will return to the bench for Wednesday's Play-In Game. He shouldn't be expected to see the court.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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