Jimmy Butler's injured knee improves

Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg said Jimmy Butler's left knee has improved and that the All-Star guard hasn't been ruled out of Thursday's game in San Antonio.
There currently is no MRI exam planned for Butler, who sat out Monday's victory over the Bucks when swelling developed. Butler returned Saturday...











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K.C. Johnson on Twitter: "Hoiberg said Butler feels better. Swelling has gone down. Thursday hasn't been ruled out."

K.C. Johnson on Twitter: "Hoiberg defended use of Butler. Said he had been working out hard for 2 weeks before playing. Checked on him every timeout during game."