After a strong start to the 2025-26 campaign, Butler suffered a season-ending knee injury in mid-January. The veteran will be 37 years of age when the 2026-27 season begins, meaning his recovery could be a little slower than expected. There will almost certainly be a ramp-up period, including managed minutes and missed games, potentially taking him through to the end of the regular season. Given all of the risk factors, drafting Butler doesn't make a lot of sense, outside of games-cap leagues, leagues with extended benches, or those with additional injury reserve spots.