Minneapolis/St. Paul – The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that forward Jimmy
Butler underwent successful meniscus surgery Sunday morning on his right knee.
The operation was performed by Team Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Diane Dahm at Mayo
Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Butler will be sidelined indefinitely and
further updates as to his progress will be issued over the course of the
rehabilitation process.
The injury occurred during the Wolves’ 120-102 loss to the Houston Rockets on
Friday, February 23.
In 56 games this season, Butler averaged 22.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.0
assists.
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