Jimmy Butler (elbow) went through a full practice Thursday and is "getting closer," according to coach Tom Thibodeau, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Butler (elbow) went through a full practice Thursday and is "getting closer," according to coach Tom Thibodeau, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Butler will not play Friday, but Johnson speculates that both Butler and Taj Gibson could play as soon as Saturday or Monday. A further update should be available following Friday's matchup with Toronto.