Report: Jimmy Butler Participates In Five-On-Five Action For First Time Since Injury
Good news out of Minnesota.
All-Star Jimmy Butler took part in five-on-five action during practice on Monday for the first time since tearing his meniscus, according to USA Today‘s Sam Amick:
Jimmy Butler took part in five-on-five action today for the first time since his Feb. 23 meniscus injury, I’m told, and it went well. The T-Wolves star remains on track for a return before the playoffs, but his return date remains unclear. Minnesota plays at Denver Thursday.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) April 2, 2018
Butler, who suffered his injury back in February, has made it clear that he plans to return before the postseason starts on Apr. 14.
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