Jimmy Butler will be named the league's Most Improved Player later in the week, ESPN.com's Marc Stein reports.

Butler will be named the league's Most Improved Player later in the week, ESPN.com's Marc Stein reports.

Analysis:

Butler bumped his scoring average from 13.1 in 2013-14 to 20.0 this season, becoming an excellent threat on the offensive end to go with his defensive prowess. He has established himself as one of the better two-way guards in the game. Butler has continued his improved play into the postseason, where he is averaging 24.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.