Chicago Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg said Sunday that he expects Jimmy Butler to play Monday night against the Toronto Raptors but that Pau Gasol won't travel with the team due to a knee injury.
An MRI didn't show anything structurally wrong with Gasol's knee but the center is dealing with swelling, Hoiberg said. Gasol will miss Monday's game at Toronto and Wednesday's game against the Wizards.
Butler, who has missed the Bulls' past three games with a left knee strain, practiced fully on Sunday. Hoiberg said he has a plan for how many minutes Butler will play but wouldn't go into details with reporters.