Apr 5, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Baylor Bears guard Jared Butler (12) celebrates with fans in the stands after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs after winning the national championship game in the Final Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
The Atlanta Hawks and the rest of the basketball world got a bit of good news from Shams Charania of The Athletic on Saturday. Jared Butler, the former Baylor point guard and an option with the 20th-overall pick in the NBA Draft, received medical clearance after being referred to a Fitness-to-Play Panel by the NBA for a heart issue.