Jimmy Butler did not have to decide between repairing his meniscus versus removing it.

Butler had an arthroscopic procedure on Sunday and he could return in time for the playoffs.

Butler met with Timberwolves doctors and specialists on Saturday after the MRI and also considered heading to California for a second opinion as things unfolded. Butler received a second and third opinion on Saturday night.

Butler’s procedure was neither a major repair nor a removal. Butler is hopeful of being able to return without some of the long-term risks involved with removing it.

Jimmy Butler underwent successful meniscus surgery on Sunday morning on his right knee.

The operation was performed by Team Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Diane Dahm at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Butler will be sidelined indefinitely and further updates as to his progress will be issued over the course of the rehabilitation process. 

The injury occurred during the Wolves’ 120-102 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday, February 23. 

In 56 games this season, Butler averaged 22.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists.

Butler hopes to return for the playoffs.

One NBA executive suggested to The Ringer that Butler likely had part of his meniscus "shaved" via surgery based on his expected return date, which allows for a faster recovery but often has complications down the road.

Jimmy Butler has suffered a meniscal injury in his right knee, according to the Wolves.

Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports reports there is a tear in the meniscus. 

There were fears Butler suffered a torn ACL. The extent of the meniscal injury is not yet known, nor is a timetable for how much time he will miss.

The evaluation and MRI was conducted by Team Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Diane Dahm at Mayo Clinic. 

The injury occurred during last night’s 120-102 loss to the Houston Rockets.

In 56 games this season, Butler averaged 22.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists.

Jimmy Butler will undergo an MRI on his injured right knee on Saturday.

Butler's x-rays on Friday night after the game were negative.

Butler suffered the non-contact injury in the third quarter of Friday's game.

David Aldridge reports there's optimism in Butler's camp that he avoided a tear of his ACL.

If Joakim Noah agrees upon a buyout from the New York Knicks before the deadline to become playoff eligible, he is expected to receive interest from a number of contending teams.

The Warriors, Timberwolves and Thunder are believed to have interest in signing Noah.

Minnesota would give Noah the opportunity to reunite with Tom Thibodeau.

Noah remains away from the Knicks following a January altercation at practice with Jeff Hornacek. Hornacek pushed Noah and Noah pushed him back before the two were separated.

Noah hasn’t addressed his status publicly since leaving. 

Noah signed a four-year, $72 million deal with the Knicks in 2016 and he has two seasons remaining on the deal. It would benefit the Knicks to wait on parting ways with Noah unless he took a significant reduction off the contract.

Derrick Rose was linked to the Minnesota Timberwolves following reports of his buyout from the Utah Jazz, but Glen Taylor said it is not something the team is currently considering

“If we could find the right person to fit into our team and have some ability to play, get out there on the floor, we are certainly going to look at it,” Taylor said. “We kept one slot open all year long just in case that possibility occurred. But as of today we don’t have anybody in mind.”

Rose previously played for Tom Thibodeau with the Bulls.

Minnesota already has Jeff Teague and Tyus Jones on their depth chart at point guard.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have interest in signing Derrick Rose if he clears waivers.

The Utah Jazz plan on releasing Rose following his acquisition from the Cavaliers.

Rose previously played for Tom Thibodeau.

The Wolves already have Jeff Teague and Tyus Jones at point guard.

While a buyout for Joakim Noah with the New York Knicks is unlikely, he would receive interest from several teams if he becomes a free agent.

Both the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves would be expected to show interest in signing Noah.

Noah is due $18.53 million in 18-19 and $19.3 million in 19-20.

Noah has been away from the Knicks as they attempt to trade him following his altercation with Jeff Hornacek.

The New York Knicks remain the NBA's most valuable franchise for the third straight season, according to Forbes' annual report.

The Knicks are valued at $3.6 billion, which is an increase of nine percent from 2017.

The Los Angeles Lakers rank second at $3.3 billion, an increase of 10 percent.

The Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics round out the top-5.

The average NBA franchise is now worth a record $1.65 billion, up 22% over last year, and more than triple the figure of five years ago. 

Every NBA team is valued at $1 billion or more for the first time in league history.

“Investor interest in the NBA is enormous right now,” said Forbes’ senior editor Kurt Badenhausen, “thanks to the league’s strong current economic environment, as well as the international growth prospects, which are the best of any major U.S. sports league.”

1. Knicks: $3.6 billion (+9%)
2. Lakers: $3.3 billion (+10%)
3. Warriors: $3.1 billion (+19%)
4. Bulls: $2.6 billion (+4%)
5. Celtics: $2.5 billion (+14%)
6. Nets: $2.3 billion (+28%)
7. Rockets: $2.2 billion (+33%)
8. Clippers: $2.15 billion (+7%)
9. Mavericks: $1.9 billion (+31%)
10. Heat: $1.7 billion (+26%)
11. Spurs: $1.55 billion (+32%)
12. Raptors: $1.4 billion (+24%)
13. Kings: $1.375 billion (+28%)
14. Wizards: $1.35 billion (+35%)
15. Cavaliers: $1.325 billion (+10%)
16. Blazers: $1.3 billion (+24%)
17. Suns: $1.28 billion (+16%)
18. Thunder: $1.25 billion (+22%)
19. Magic: $1.225 billion (+33%)
20. Jazz: $1.2 billion (+32%)
21. 76ers: $1.18 billion (+48%)
22. Pacers: $1.175 billion (+34%)
23. Hawks: $1.15 billion (+30%)
24. Nuggets: $1.125 billion (+26%)
25. Pistons: $1.1 billion (+22%)
26. Bucks: $1.075 billion (+37%)
27. Wolves: $1.06 billion (+38%)
28. Hornets: $1.05 billion (+35%)
29. Grizzlies: $1.025 billion (+30%)
30. Pelicans: $1 billion (+33%)