Jimmy Butler did not fly with the Chicago Bulls on Sunday to New Orleans ahead of their game on Monday.

Butler had a family commitment and would fly to New Orleans later on Sunday and he plans on playing against the Pelicans.

"It's the first time he hasn't flown with the team,'' one source said. "But he will play tomorrow for sure.''

Butler's agent, Happy Walters, said he was unaware that his client was not on the team plane.

"Maybe he had stuff to take care of,'' Walters said. "Whatever he's doing, he'll be at the game.''

The Bulls have been eliminated from the playoffs.