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Caron Butler	#3 \| Forward \| Washington Wizards

Height: 6-7 Weight: 217 Born: 1980-3-13, Racine, Wisconsin

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December 22, 2005
Wiz coach Eddie Jordan moved Caron Butler into the starting lineup last night. The added minutes could be just what he needs to finally turn it on this season.

November 9, 2005
Caron Butler returned Wednesday after missing the previous two games with a bruised left thigh, and he led the Wizards with 19 points.

November 6, 2005
Caron Butler, who has missed the last two games with a bruised thigh, will return to action Wednesday at the earliest, according to the Washington Times.

November 5, 2005
Caron Butler missed his second straight game Saturday night with a bruised thigh, according to the AP.

November 5, 2005
Caron Butler missed Friday's game with a bruised thigh and won't be in uniform tonight, according to the Washington Times. The Wizards are optimistic that he will be able to return by Wednesday.

November 5, 2005
Caron Butler missed Friday night's game with a bruised thigh.

November 4, 2005
Caron Butler was held out of practice yesterday to rest his sore thigh, according to the Washington Post.

November 1, 2005
The Wizards signed Caron Butler to a five-year contract extension, according to the Washington Post. The team did not disclose terms of the extension, but a source said the deal was worth $46 million.

October 29, 2005
It looks like Caron Butler may begin the season as the Wizards' sixth man, rather than starting, according to the Washington Post. He broke loose for a game-high 23 points in that role yesterday. This could cap his value, but he should still play more than 30 minutes per game.

October 27, 2005
Caron Butler said he is hopeful that terms of a contract extension can be reached before Monday's deadline, according to the Washington Post. This is the final year of his rookie contract.

October 12, 2005
Caron Butler sat out Monday's game with a groin injury but practiced at full speed yesterday and will play tomorrow against the Spurs, according to the Washington Post.

August 2, 2005
The Wizards acquired Caron Butler from the Lakers along with Chucky Atkins in exchange for Kwame Brown and Laron Profit. Butler was second on the Lakers in scoring last season by averaging 15.5 points per game.

April 18, 2005
Caron Butler left the Lakers Monday to be with his daughter who had an asthma attack, according to the AP.

February 25, 2005
Having missed two games with a stomach virus, Caron Butler practiced yesterday, though he said he had lost about eight pounds, according to the LA Times.

February 24, 2005
Caron Butler missed his second straight game with a stomach virus on Wednesday. He did not travel with the Lakers to Portland.

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