9:01 AM - Caron Butler (Sac) announced Tuesday that he would exercise his $1.55 million player option for the 2016-17 season, Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports reports.

9:21 AM - Caron Butler (Sac) will not play in the Kings' season finale Wednesday, Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee reports.

6:24 AM - Caron Butler (Sac) played eight minutes in Tuesday's 115-107 loss to the Trail Blazers, contributing two points (1-1 FG).

8:28 PM - Caron Butler (Sac) contributed nine points (2-4 FG, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, and two assists in 18 minutes during the Kings' 115-108 loss to the Pistons on Friday.

9:12 AM - Caron Butler (Sac) (coach's decision) didn't play in Tuesday's 117-116 double-overtime loss to the Mavericks.

8:38 PM - Caron Butler (Sac) posted one steal in eight minutes of action Thursday's blowout loss against the Celtics.

5:00 AM - Caron Butler (Sac) (knee) hasn't played in a game for the Kings since their Nov. 19 loss to the Heat.

3:42 PM - Caron Butler (Sac) (knee) will sit out again Friday versus Minnesota, James Ham of CSNBayArea.com reports.

2:23 PM - Caron Butler (Sac) (knee) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Bucks, James Ham of CSN Bay Area reports.

1:19 PM - Caron Butler (Sac) (knee) is questionable for Wednesday night's game against the Bucks, James Ham of CSN Bay Area reports.

3:34 PM - Caron Butler (Sac) will get his first start of the season Friday versus Brooklyn, Tim Bontemps of The New York Post reports.

11:00 AM - Caron Butler (Sac) agreed to terms with the Kings on a two-year deal Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports.

1:46 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) was waived by the Bucks on Tuesday, Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders reports.

6:57 AM - Caron Butler (Det) small forward Caron Butler will come off the bench Tuesday against Cleveland.

8:31 AM - Caron Butler (Det) guard/forward Caron Butler is expected to miss Tuesday's game with Charlotte due to back spasms, according to beat reporter David Mayo.

4:53 PM - Caron Butler (Det) guard/forward Caron Butler scored 20 points off the bench on Monday.

6:26 PM - Caron Butler (Det) guard/forward Caron Butler led the in scoring on Thursday.

3:13 PM - Caron Butler (Det) guard/forward Caron Butler is off to a slow start this preseason.

6:04 PM - Caron Butler (Det) Pistons have agreed to sign swingman Caron Butler to a one-year contract with a team option for a second year.

6:03 PM - Caron Butler (Chi) Pistons have agreed to sign swingman Caron Butler to a one-year contract with a team option for a second year.

5:40 PM - Caron Butler (OKC) Pistons are reportedly "on the brink" of signing free agent Caron Butler.

12:00 PM - Caron Butler (OKC) Oklahoma City Thunder and L.A. Clippers are pursuing free agent Caron Butler.

7:39 AM - Caron Butler (OKC) Wizards have reportedly reached out to unrestricted free agent Caron Butler.

6:51 AM - Caron Butler (OKC) Lakers, Heat, Bulls and Thunder are reaching out to unrestricted free agent Caron Butler.

12:22 PM - Caron Butler (OKC) Butler, who is a close friend of Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem, expects LeBron James to remain in Miami.

8:28 PM - Caron Butler (OKC) Butler moved back to the bench in Monday's loss to the Clippers, finishing with three points, six boards, one assist and one 3-pointer in 25 minutes.

3:53 PM - Caron Butler (OKC) Butler will start in place of Thabo Sefolosha on Thursday night in Game 6.

7:15 PM - Caron Butler (OKC) Butler scored 19 points off the bench on Monday, hitting 6-of-9 shots (including three treys) with three rebounds and two steals in 27 minutes.

8:45 PM - Caron Butler (OKC) Butler hit 8-of-10 shots and 6-of-6 3-pointers for 23 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal in Tuesday's easy win over the Kings.

2:06 PM - Caron Butler (OKC) Butler scored all 15 of his points on his five 3-pointers vs. the Jazz on Sunday, making 5-of-8 from the field with two boards and one assist in 26 minutes.

8:08 PM - Caron Butler (OKC) Butler came back to Earth on Tuesday with 10 points, four boards, one assist, two steals, one block and two 3-pointers.

6:42 AM - Caron Butler (OKC) Butler is feeling more comfortable in Oklahoma City's system.

6:08 PM - Caron Butler (OKC) Butler logged 22 minutes vs. the Mavs on Sunday but scored only seven points on 3-of-10 shooting, with two rebounds, one assist and one block.

7:34 AM - Caron Butler (OKC) Butler is averaging 27 minutes per game since being acquired by the Thunder.

8:04 PM - Caron Butler (OKC) Butler played 29 minutes and hit three 3-pointers for 11 points and five rebounds on 4-of-10 shooting Tuesday.

7:14 PM - Caron Butler (OKC) Butler hit 4-of-11 shots off the bench on Thursday, all of which were 3-pointers, finishing with 14 points, one rebound and one assist in 29 minutes in a loss to the Suns.

7:51 PM - Caron Butler (OKC) Butler made his Thunder debut on Tuesday with two points, five boards, one assist, one steal and one block in 26 minutes.

1:30 PM - Caron Butler (OKC) Butler will play between 15-24 minutes for the Thunder on Tuesday, according to coach Scott Brooks.

8:36 AM - Caron Butler (OKC) Butler will be available to play on Tuesday and coach Scott Brooks said that he may replace Thabo Sefolosha as the Thunder's starting SG.

4:03 AM - Caron Butler (OKC) Butler is expected to join the Thunder on Monday, but GM Sam Presti wouldn't guarantee his role in the rotation.

5:11 PM - Caron Butler (OKC) Butler is expected to make his debut on Tuesday vs. the Sixers.

5:16 AM - Caron Butler (OKC) agreed to terms with Caron Butler.

11:59 AM - Caron Butler (Mil) Bucks officially bought out Caron Butler's contract on Thursday.

5:02 AM - Caron Butler (Mil) Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder have emerged as the favorites to land Caron Butler.

4:30 AM - Caron Butler (Mil) Heat will be "at the front of the line" to sign veteran SF Caron Butler once the Bucks buy out his contract, according to ESPN.com.

2:03 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Bucks are discussing a buyout of Caron Butler's contract, according to beat writer Gery Woelfel.

12:50 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (ankle) will not play against the Sixers on Monday night.

7:20 AM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (ankle) "should be a go" for Monday's game vs. the 76ers, according to beat writer Charles Gardner.

10:09 AM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (ankle) will travel for Monday's game against the Sixers.

3:25 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (ankle) will not play against the Pacers on Saturday night.

1:57 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (ankle) is a game-time call against the Pacers on Saturday.

6:01 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler scored a team-high 17 points against the Nuggets on Thursday with four boards, one assist, one steal, two blocks and one 3-pointer in 31 minutes.

3:00 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler will start on Thursday night.

7:31 AM - Caron Butler (Mil) Woelfel is reporting that Caron Butler and Gary Neal could be heading to Charlotte for Ben Gordon's expiring contract.

11:24 AM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday afternoon.

8:21 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler returned from a high ankle sprain and hit 7-of-15 shots (all 3-pointers) for 21 points and seven rebounds in Tuesday's win over the Magic.

4:48 AM - Caron Butler (Mil) Bobcats reportedly had "traction" in a trade with the Bucks for Caron Butler and Gary Neal, but talks have "crumbled in recent days."

1:10 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (ankle) went through practice on Monday and expects to play on Tuesday.

9:06 AM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (ankle) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

1:34 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (ankle) will not play against the Celtics on Monday night.

6:47 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler suffered a high-ankle sprain on Monday and will be out indefinitely.

5:14 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler suffered a left ankle sprain against the Knicks on Monday and will not return.

6:15 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler cooled off against the Grizzlies on Saturday with 10 points, two boards, one steal, one block and one 3-pointer in 21 minutes.

5:43 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler scored 20 points against the Magic during a 113-102 loss on Friday with four boards, one assist, one steal, one block and four 3-pointers in 29 minutes.

6:33 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler scored 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting (including three treys) with five rebounds and one steal in 23 minutes off the bench on Monday.

4:49 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler said on Thursday he is happy in Milwaukee with the Bucks.

6:17 AM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (root canal) exploded for 30 points two days after a root canal surgery.

9:07 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler returned to action on Wednesday January 22.

7:13 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler led the Bucks to their first win of 2014 with his season-high 30 points against the Pistons, adding seven boards, five assists, one steal, one block and two 3-pointers in 32 minutes.

6:15 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (illness) did not play vs. the Spurs on Sunday.

12:41 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler is sick and might not play against the Spurs on Sunday.

7:23 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler picked up a DNP-CD vs. the Thunder on Saturday.

7:48 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler played 27 minutes off the bench and hit 6-of-11 shots and four 3-pointers on his way to 16 points, seven rebounds and three assists in Saturday's loss.

9:17 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler did not score against the Lakers on Tuesday night, adding one rebound, three assists and three turnovers in a career-low eight minutes.

6:37 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler did not score on his seven shot attempts from the field in a bench role against the Nets on Friday.

6:10 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler played 30 minutes in Monday's 111-110 overtime loss to the Bobcats and had 11 points, four boards, three assists, one steal and one 3-pointer.

9:45 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler returned to action on Saturday December 21.

7:38 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler returned on Saturday after a 12-game absence, scoring 22 points with 11 boards, four assists, one steal and two 3-pointers in 40 minutes.

1:57 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (knee) will return to action vs. the 76ers on Saturday.

2:22 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (knee) will not play against Cavs on Friday.

9:57 AM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (knee) traveled for Friday's game in Cleveland and he intends to play if his knee doesn't swell up during the flight.

9:45 AM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (swollen knee) did not practice on Tuesday.

8:40 AM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (swollen left knee) will miss at least one more week.

2:03 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (knee) will sit out a sixth consecutive game on Saturday.

2:35 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (left knee) is expected to miss one week of action, according to coach Larry Drew.

2:15 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler will not play against the Bobcats due to a swollen left knee.

8:12 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler came off the bench for five points, three rebounds, two assists and a 3-pointer on 2-of-7 shooting in 20 minutes on Wednesday.

7:02 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler couldn't carry the momentum over from his big Friday night with just five points on Saturday to go with two rebounds, one steal and one 3-pointer in 20 minutes.

7:14 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler scored a season-high 38 points on 13-of-22 shooting (4-of-8 3PTs, 8-of-11 FTs) with eight rebounds, three assists and three steals over 36 minutes in Friday's overtime loss to the Sixers.

9:55 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler returned from a shoulder injury Wednesday but hit just 4-of-10 shots and a 3-pointer for nine points, seven rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes.

9:15 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler returned to action on Wednesday November 20.

1:30 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler will return to the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blazers.

9:05 AM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (shoulder) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Trailblazers.

8:22 AM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler (shoulder) practiced on Monday and could return to action vs. the Sixers on Wednesday.

8:12 AM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler's shoulder injury isn't considered serious and he should be able to play next week.

5:20 AM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler's shoulder injury will keep him out of Friday's game against the Pacers, while Khris Middleton and John Henson are slated to start at forward for the Bucks.

10:20 AM - Caron Butler (Mil) MRI revealed that Caron Butler has a mild left shoulder sprain, and beat writer Gery Woelfel says Butler is "likely to miss a couple of games."

5:54 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler will get an MRI on Thursday for his injured left shoulder.

4:28 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler suffered an apparent left shoulder injury and went to the locker room.

8:07 PM - Caron Butler (Mil) Butler played through a sore ankle and broke loose against his former team to torch the Mavericks for season highs across the board with 19 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, two steals and three 3-pointers on 7-of-19 shooting in Saturday's loss.