Mitchell

Butler

They still must cut at least one more player - most likely Arthur Johnson or Marcus Hatten - by Monday.

Butler was one of Washington’s team captains last year. He retires after an eight-year playing career.

Butler didn’t perform very well, as he finished with two points, both from the free throw line. He has no value unless Hayes will miss significant time.

Butler may start for awhile longer as the Wizards seem to play better with Stackhouse coming off the bench. The Wizards were expected to fold up shop tonight after losing to the Knicks in overtime last night, but they held on to hand the Kings their second straight loss.

Gilbert Arenas is going to miss at least a few more games, so the move was made to activate Butler now. He’ll be one of the last men off the bench for the Wizards.

It figures to be a brief stay for Butler on the active roster. He’s the top candidate to go back on the I.L. when Gilbert Arenas returns.

Butler is averaging three points in four games this season.

Butler has averaged 2.5 points in 16 games this season.