http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/235377/Jimmy-Butler-Out-2-4-Weeks-With-Thumb-Sprain

I'm glad that the Bulls are taking a conservative approach with this, because it seemed like Jimmy was trying to rush back, but it's scary to be bitten by the injury bug before the season even starts. He was coming off a great preseason too. Now MDJ & Tony Smell will have to guard the Melos and Brons of the league.

With this and Noah's health in question, might be a rocky start to the season...

edit: K.C. Johnson ‏@KCJHoop 2 minutes ago
Thibodeau backed off the 2-4 week projection for Butler a bit. Later said 1-3. And this is from original injury Oct. 19. Still, a blow.

edit 2: K.C. Johnson ‏@KCJHoop 44 seconds ago
Even better? Butler said he's hoping to play Friday.

sigh. sit this guy. nobody questions jimmy's toughness and what he means to the team but let him heal so he's not affected by a lingering injury all season. garpax need to step in on this one.