NEWS
10:22 AM - Chase Budinger (Bkn) signed a contract with the Nets on Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports.
4:32 AM - Chase Budinger (Phx) had two points (1-1 FG, 0-2 FT), two assists, and one rebound in seven minutes during the Suns' 103-90 loss to the Hawks on Tuesday.
5:03 AM - Chase Budinger (Phx) will sign a contract with the Suns on Tuesday that will run through the rest of the season, Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic reports.
5:43 AM - Chase Budinger (Ind) was officially waived by the Pacers on Saturday.
12:41 PM - Chase Budinger (Ind) will be bought out by the Pacers, Candace Buckner of the Indy Star reports.
6:20 PM - Chase Budinger (Ind) contributed four points (1-3 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, and one assist in 12 minutes during the Pacers' 96-95 loss against the Hornets on Friday.
3:31 AM - Chase Budinger (Ind) (coach's decision) didn't play in Saturday's 112-104 win over the Pistons.
7:36 PM - Chase Budinger (Ind) contributed two points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and six rebounds in 14 minutes during the Pacers' 97-94 win versus the Suns on Tuesday.
9:17 PM - Chase Budinger (Ind) pitched in 11 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, an assist and a pair of steals over 16 minutes in Saturday's 102-88 victory over the Timberwolves.
8:50 AM - Chase Budinger (Ind) managed five points and four rebounds off the bench in the Pacers 106-90 Monday win over the Raptors.
8:03 AM - Chase Budinger (Ind) moved back to a reserve role in Tuesday's win over the Wizards. He accumulated five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, and one steal over his 15 minutes.
12:27 PM - Chase Budinger (Ind) will start at shooting guard Saturday against the Bucks.
1:02 PM - Chase Budinger (Ind) returned to the bench Wednesday against the Sixers, but had his best game of the season, scoring 15 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) to go with six rebounds, two blocks, an assist, and a steal.
1:01 PM - Chase Budinger (Ind) will shift back to the bench Wednesday against the 76ers, Tom Moore of Calkins Media reports.
5:35 AM - Chase Budinger (Ind) was held scoreless (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and contributed four rebounds and a steal over 18 minutes in Monday's 96-95 loss to the Bulls.
2:36 PM - Chase Budinger (Ind) will get the start Monday versus Chicago Candace Buckner of Indy Star Sports reports.
6:23 AM - Chase Budinger (Ind) scored four points and snagged four rebounds in Wednesday's 100-98 win over the Celtics.
6:54 PM - Chase Budinger (Ind) tallied 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and two steals across 25 minutes in a preseason win over the Hornets on Thursday.
11:25 AM - Chase Budinger (Ind) (hamstring) returned to practice Sunday and plans to play in Tuesday's matchup with the Pistons, Nate Taylor of the Indystar reports.
11:54 AM - Chase Budinger (Ind) (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against Orlando, Candace Buckner of the Indy Star reports.
10:19 AM - Chase Budinger (Ind) has missed the Pacers' first two preseason games with a sore right hamstring.
5:23 AM - Chase Budinger (Ind) was acquired to compete for the starting small forward spot, Candace Buckner of the IndyStar reports.
12:16 PM - Chase Budinger (Ind) will be traded to the Pacers in exchange for Damjan Rudez, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports.
11:07 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee, ankle) has been fully cleared for Monday's training camp with the Wolves.
7:02 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
3:00 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (ankle) will not play against the Bulls on Wednesday.
9:55 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger's sprained ankle will sideline him on Tuesday and coach Rick Adelman doesn't expect him to play again this season.
8:41 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger admitted that he's been frustrated during a "very challenging, very grueling" recovery from multiple knee surgeries.
7:40 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger played just 14 minutes and played six points on Saturday.
7:58 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger scored five points with two boards, two assists and one steal in 28 minutes.
2:56 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Grizzlies are discussing a deal with the Timberwolves centered around Chase Budinger and J.J. Barea.
8:29 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger started again for injured Kevin Martin (thumb) and had 12 points, two steals and three 3-pointers on 4-of-13 shooting.
1:57 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger said that his conditioning and health have improved, and he's averaging 17.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in the past two games.
6:45 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger scored 15 points in 28 minutes against the Rockets on Monday with seven boards and one 3-pointer.
6:31 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger played 29 minutes in a start in place of Kevin Martin (thumb) on Saturday, scoring a season-high 19 points with five boards, one assists, one steal and three 3-pointers.
2:57 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger is starting in place of Kevin Martin on Saturday night vs. the Blazers.
6:37 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger admitted that he's struggling with a lack of confidence since returning from knee surgery.
5:33 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger scored a season-high 12 points vs. the Bulls on Monday with four boards, one assist and two 3-pointers on 5-of-7 shooting.
4:46 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Spurs held Chase Budinger to five points on 2-of-8 shooting on Sunday, but he was able to play a season-high 21 minutes in his third game back from knee surgery.
4:31 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) will be on an 18-minute limit in games for at least the next two weeks.
7:59 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger made his season debut from knee surgery and had six points, a rebound and a 3-pointer on 2-of-3 shooting in 11 minutes of Wednesday's loss.
2:06 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) will make his season debut on Wednesday against the Suns.
12:55 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) will not play against the Sixers on Monday night.
10:01 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) will not play on Saturday but coach Rick Adelman said that he's "close" to returning.
7:35 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) will not play on Monday, but he did participate in a 3-on-3 scrimmage with full contact during shootaround.
6:09 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee surgery) practiced again on Thursday for the third time in a week, but still doesn't sound like he's ready for game action.
3:22 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) has been doing some light work at practice with the team.
9:45 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) felt fine after going through 4-on-4 drills on Thursday.
11:33 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) was cleared for full-contact practice on Wednesday.
12:10 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) has joined the team for their game in Detroit.
10:20 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) could miss another three weeks before making his season debut.
8:40 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee surgery) put up some shots during the Wolves' practice on Monday.
11:54 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) a previous report, Chase Budinger (knee) will rejoin the Wolves this week but he has not been cleared for basketball activities.
10:55 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee surgery) has been cleared to resume basketball activities, according to Adrian Wojnarowski.
1:27 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) will see a doctor on Wednesday.
3:06 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee surgery) could rejoin the Wolves early this week, when he returns from rehabbing in Florida.
7:57 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger had roughly one-quarter of his lateral meniscus removed during Monday's surgery, and he remains without a recovery timetable.
7:05 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Tuesday, involving the removal of his meniscus.
8:44 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger has suffered a cartilage injury to his left knee and will see Dr. James Andrews.
12:34 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) said that he's doing guard workouts in pre-camp.
9:10 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger said that his surgically-repaired knee feels "great" and he's "able to jump and dunk again."
1:21 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) agreed to terms with Chase Budinger on a three-year, $16 million contract.
12:51 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Wolves are "working" on a deal with free agent Chase Budinger.
7:05 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Timberwolves, Bucks and Pelicans have all made Chase Budinger "a priority" in free agency, according to Yahoo! Sports.
5:19 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) of basketball operations David Kahn is hoping to re-sign unrestricted free agent Chase Budinger.
4:10 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger, who will be an unrestricted free agent after the season, wants to return to the Timberwolves only if Rick Adelman remains the head coach.
9:37 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger played 27 minutes, but hit just 3-of-10 shots and a 3-pointer for seven points, one rebound and two assists.
9:34 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger played 27 minutes and hit 7-of-15 shots and two 3-pointers for 17 points and six rebounds in Tuesday's loss.
9:31 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger scored 13 points on 4-of-8 shooting (including two threes) with three rebounds and one steal in 23 minutes off the bench on Friday.
9:02 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger came off the bench for 14 points, nine boards, two steals, a block and a 3-pointer on 6-of-12 shooting.
4:40 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger, who returned on Thursday after being sidelined since November, said he felt "a lot better" than expected.
8:33 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger returned from his surgery on his meniscus, scoring nine points with four boards, one steal and one 3-pointer in 18 minutes against the Kings on Thursday.
5:00 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) is active for Thursday's game against the Kings.
2:13 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee surgery) will go through warmups Thursday before deciding whether to make his return to Minnesota' lineup.
11:37 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger says his surgically repaired knee felt good after practice Wednesday but acknowledged there will be soreness all season.
9:59 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee surgery) participated in practice on Wednesday.
3:15 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) will return to practice on Wednesday according to coach Rick Adelman.
8:53 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger has been cleared for full contact work, but his return date remains uncertain.
1:27 PM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) was shooting jumpers before Sunday's game and hopes to return in 2-3 weeks.
7:37 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) was spotted shooting jumpers and is "nearing" a return.
10:26 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) has been cleared for running and agility drills, and he will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks.
11:45 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) will visit Dr. James Andrews on Monday.
6:06 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee surgery) has started taking jump shots and doing lateral movement.
3:52 AM - Chase Budinger (Min) Budinger (knee) will see a doctor on Wednesday to determine a timetable for his return.
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