{"playerId":186,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":96.8,"percentOwned":57,"playerRaterSEASON":2.6,"playerRater7DAY":-2.5,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Butler experienced his worst offensive season since 2003-2004, averaging just 12.0 points per game. It wasn't all bad as he averaged a career-high 1.5 treys and stayed relatively healthy, playing 63 of the Clippers' 66 regular season games.","spin":"It truly was a tale of two halves for the veteran forward as he averaged 14.3 points and 1.9 threes prior to the All-Star break, and only 9.9 points and 1.1 threes thereafter. It could have simply been a case of the aging veteran losing steam down the stretch, or it could be a sign of his talent deteriorating. Either way, his fantasy stock will take a hit going into next year's drafts.","date":"Thu May 24"},"fullName":"Caron Butler","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Before a knee injury caused him to miss 53 games last season, Butler averaged 15.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 3-pointers. While he's expected to return to the court in full health in 2011-12, the free agent will need to prove to fantasy owners that he can be as productive as he's been in the past. The Mavericks are expected to re-sign Butler in the offseason and he'll battle Shawn Marion for the starting small forward job this season. With his injury and playing-time concerns, Butler should be considered a late-round investment in fantasy leagues.","seasonId":2012,"date":"Wed Nov 30"},"playerRater30DAY":2.2,"playerRater15DAY":-1.3,"positionRank":23}