John Butler News: Big two-way impact off bench

Butler logged 17 points (7-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 21 minutes during Saturday's 107-103 G League loss to the Grand Rapids Gold.

The 17 points were a season high by Butler, who came off the bench for the third time this year. The 23-year-old has been effective from the second unit so far, averaging 12.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.0 blocks in 18.4 minutes per game across three appearances as a reserve.