All-Star forward Caron Butler appears set to celebrate his birthday with a return to the lineup Thursday for the Washington Wizards.

"Caron is going to be probable, so we add a little 'Tough Juice' to the lineup," said coach Eddie Jordan, referring to Butler's nickname.

"And we'll see how it goes." Butler has missed 16 straight games and 19 of the last 21 because of a hip injury.