The Philadelphia 76ers are hinting at Jimmy Butler’s return to the court Tuesday night against at Los Angeles against the Lakers after the shooting guard missed the last three games because of a sprained right wrist.The team will decide later Tuesday if Butler will be utilized against the Lakers, making him something of a game-time decision. He did participate in practice Monday.”He looked good,” 76ers coach Brett Brown said. “It didn’t feel like he missed a beat. I think his spirit, especially, was great. The physical side of it was great … he looked good.”Butler last played Jan. 19 in a defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder, scoring 18 points in 38 minutes. He then missed a pair of victories over the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs, as well as Saturday’s defeat to the Denver Nuggets.Butler did see a specialist in Los Angeles while he was out of action, after getting X-rays, as well as an MRI exam.In 28 games with the 76ers, after he was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Butler has averaged 19 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Philadelphia is 23-12 since his arrival and in fourth place in the Eastern Conference heading into Tuesday night’s play.
