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Pain in Jimmy Butler's heel lingers in return; status for Sunday unclear

PHOENIX -- Chicago Bulls All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler admitted there still is pain in his right heel after scoring 20 points in a 115-97 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Butler, who had missed the past three games because of the heel injury, was noncommittal when asked about his availability for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

"That's a good question," Butler said. "That's a really good question."

Butler initially injured the heel in a Feb. 1 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

After Friday's game, Butler wore an ice pack and expressed frustration with the injury.