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Jimmy Butler participated in Saturday's workout but will test out his shoulder Sunday before a final decision is made on his availability for the All-Star game, ESPN Chicago reports.

Butler participated in Saturday's workout but will test out his shoulder Sunday before a final decision is made on his availability for the All-Star game, ESPN Chicago reports.

Analysis:

Butler aggravated his strained right shoulder during Tuesday's game, which forced limited run (22 minutes) in that tilt and a DNP on Thursday. Due to the lackadaisical nature of All-Star affairs, at least outside of crunch time, there's little question that coach Mike Budenholzer should be able to fit in a short shift for Butler. If the training staff deems that rest is the best medicine, though, Butler will have four additional days off before the Bulls take the floor Friday at Detroit.

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