Mavericks forward Caron Butler is still planning to return to the court in time for the playoffs.

"I'm doing great. I'm healing up well," Butler told Galloway & Company on ESPN 103.3 FM in Dallas. "My target is still the playoffs. It's something that I'm totally capable of doing. ... I'm responding well and having no setbacks."

Butler suffered what was believed to be a season-ending knee injury on Jan. 1.

He hopes to start running and lifting weights next week and start activities on the basketball court in the next 3-4 weeks.