Jimmy Butler (thumb) is expected to play Saturday off the bench, Bulls' radio announcer Chuck Swirsky reports.

Butler (thumb) is expected to play Saturday off the bench, Bulls' radio announcer Chuck Swirsky reports.

Analysis:

Butler is making an earlier than expected comeback from his sprained left thumb injury but will start the game on the bench. Because of this, it's hard to determine just how much he'll actually play. It's within the realm of possibility that he only sees limited action as he eases back into the swing of things.