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Caron Butler - G/F - Mavericks </TD></TR><TR><TD>
</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Mavs fear that Caron Butler suffered a torn patella tendon on Saturday, and are flying in rookie Dominique Jones for Sunday's game against the Cavs.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The injury has already been called "potentially serious," and a torn patella tendon sounds like a season-ending injury, though that's just speculation. We'll keep bringing you details as they emerge. His MRI is scheduled for late Sunday.
Jan. 2 - 3:21 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>
</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Art Garcia on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Jan. 2 - 3:21 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>