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Report: Jared Butler Referred to Fitness-to-Play Panel

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Projected first-round pick and former Baylor guard Jared Butler has been referred to the league's Fitness-to-Play Panel, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.

The panel, which consists of three physicians — one appointed by the league, one by the players association and the third appointed by the first two physicians, will determine if, and when, Butler is medically cleared to play in the NBA.

As it stands on Tuesday afternoon, Butler is not permitted to participate in any on-court activities in the pre-draft process as a function of the referral. He may still participate in off-court pre-draft activities like team interviews, meetings and medical exams, per The Athletic.