Wizards forward Caron Butler took only limited work in the team's shootaround in Los Angeles this morning in preparation for tonight's game against the Clippers, and it's unlikely that he will play.
Butler, who is averaging 21.4 points a game, is listed as a game-time decision, but that's the same way the team has labeled him the last few games. If he doesn't play tonight, Butler will have missed and the eighth in the last two weeks since he strained his left hip flexor on Jan. 27 against Milwaukee.
If Butler still in active tonight, that means he likely will miss Sunday's All-Star game in New Orleans, which would've marked his second straight appearance. Any announcement on Butler's withdrawal from the game, and/or word on a replacement, will come from the NBA.
Stay tuned ... You'll know as soon as I do.
As far as Antonio Daniels goes, the point guard participated in the team's shootaround this morning and is listed as a game-time decision, but likely will return to action after missing the last two games with bone spurs in his right ankle.
