Caron Butler (coach's decision) didn't play in Tuesday's 117-116 double-overtime loss to the Mavericks.

Butler (coach's decision) didn't play in Tuesday's 117-116 double-overtime loss to the Mavericks.

Analysis:

The Kings were short five players due to injury Monday, but even that wasn't enough for Butler to see the floor, despite the game requiring an extra 10 minutes to be decided. Butler looks like trade bait for a Kings team likely headed to the lottery, so expect him to ride the pine regularly until the front office is able to deal him elsewhere.