All Things Basketball

Caron Butler missed the Washington Wizards’ game against the Knicks on Wednesday night because of a bruised left knee.

Detorit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince missed Monday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls with a sore left knee.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Mo Williams returned to the game against the Sacramento Kings after leaving briefly with a bruised left knee.

Clippers forward Blake Griffin has been cleared for tougher workouts on his injured left knee, moving the No. 1 draft pick closer to his NBA debut.

Allen Iverson missed his second straight game for the Philadelphia 76ers because of arthritis in his left knee.