Jimmy Butler Injury Update: Timberwolves star forward reportedly to miss 4 to 6 weeks

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The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) taken on Wolves forward Jimmy Butler’s right knee revealed a meniscal injury. 

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The evaluation and MRI was conducted by Team Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Diane Dahm at Mayo Clinic. Further updates as to Butler’s progress will be issued when more information becomes available.

The injury occurred during Saturday’s (AEDT) 120-102 loss to the Houston Rockets.

In 56 games this season, Butler averaged 22.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists.

Butler hurt himself on a play where he came down after a rebound on Rockets center Nene. He managed to move a little bit after the play, but after taking a couple of steps he collapsed to the floor in obvious pain

The team did not reveal a timetable for Butler's return, but Yahoo Sports reported he is expected to have surgery and will miss four to six weeks.


 

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