Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Suffers torn ACL, out for season
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Butler was diagnosed with a season-ending ACL tear after suffering a right knee injury in Monday's 135-112 win over the Heat, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Butler recorded 17 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four assists, three rebounds and two steals in 21 minutes before exiting with 7:41 remaining in the third quarter, when his knee appeared to twist while he landed on the court after attempting to break up an entry pass. The veteran forward is slated to undergo an MRI on Tuesday, but assuming the torn ACL is confirmed, he'll miss the rest of the 2025-26 campaign, and quite likely, the start of the 2026-27 season as well. Butler's absence should free up extra minutes for most of the Warriors' complementary pieces, and Jonathan Kuminga could be a candidate to re-enter head coach Steve Kerr's rotation as Golden State seeks to replace Butler's scoring production. Butler is set to turn 37 in September and will be entering the final year of his contract with the Warriors next season.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Headed for MRI
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Butler is scheduled for an MRI after leaving Monday's game against the Heat with a right knee injury, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Butler exited Monday's matchup with what appeared to be a significant knee injury, but the team doesn't expect to know the severity of the issue until Tuesday. It would be fair to consider the star forward doubtful for the second half of Golden State's back-to-back against Toronto until further notice.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Helped to locker room Monday
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Butler (knee) was helped to the locker room in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Heat due to an apparent right knee injury, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
Butler went up to catch a pass and landed awkwardly on his right leg, with his knee caving in before he went down. The star forward appeared to be in a significant amount of pain and required assistance getting to the back. In the likely event he's unable to return, he'll finish with 17 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four assists, three rebounds and two steals in 21 minutes.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Set to play Monday
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Butler (personal) isn't on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Heat.
Butler was ruled out shortly before tipoff Saturday night due to a personal matter, but he'll be ready to take the floor Monday. He's been playing at a high level lately, averaging 22.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.0 steals in his last five appearances.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Expected to play Monday
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Butler (personal) is expected to play in Monday's game against the Heat, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Butler was an extremely late scratch ahead of Saturday's 136-116 win over the Hornets due to personal reasons, though he's expected to return to action Monday. The star forward has appeared in seven games this month, averaging 21.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.7 steals while shooting 53.1 percent from the field in 30.6 minutes per contest over that stretch.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Won't play Saturday
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Butler has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets due to personal reasons.
Butler was announced in the Warriors' starting lineup but will miss Saturday's contest. His next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Heat. With the star forward unavailable, Will Richard, De'Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield are candidates for increased minutes.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Doesn't start Saturday
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Butler (undisclosed) didn't start Saturday's game against the Hornets and has yet to come out of the locker room, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Butler was announced in the starting lineup Saturday but has yet to make his way to the bench. Will Richard started in Butler's place, and if the latter isn't able to play, Richard, De'Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield are candidates for increased playing time.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Leads Warriors with 32 points
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Butler registered 32 points (14-22 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Thursday's 126-113 win over the Knicks.
Butler and Stephen Curry once again took the lead on the offensive end for Golden State, combining for 59 points against a New York squad without the services of Jalen Brunson (ankle). Butler has been locked on over his last few matchups, reaching the 30-point threshold in two of three games while offering strong contributions across the board.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Pours in 30 points
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Butler finished with 30 points (10-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 124-111 loss to Atlanta.
Butler and Stephen Curry carried the offensive load for Golden State on Sunday, each reaching the 30-point mark and combining for more than half of the team's scoring in a double-digit loss. Butler, averaging 19.9 points through 35 games, has reached 30 points four times this season and continues to be an all-around contributor through the ebbs and flows of the Warriors' season.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Scores 21 points in win
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Butler supplied 21 points (6-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 120-113 win over the Bucks.
The Warriors are suddenly trending up with a 4-2 stretch over their last six games. Butler hasn't shot the ball well in that span with a 43.8 percent mark from the field, but his counting stats have been solid with 19.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.7 steals in 33.1 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Solid with 24 points in loss
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Butler chipped in 24 points (7-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 9-11 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and four steals in 33 minutes during Monday's 103-102 loss to the Clippers.
Butler was key to keeping the Warriors competitive in this game. He returned to the 20-plus point tier after scoring just 15 points following a one-game absence, raising his seasonal scoring average to 19.7 points per game over 32 contests.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Drops 15 in return
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Butler ended with 15 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and three steals across 34 minutes during Saturday's 123-114 win over the Jazz.
The veteran forward sat out Friday's game due to an illness, but Butler was productive in his return, tying his season high in steals while scoring at least 14 points for an 11th straight appearance. Over that stretch, he's averaging 19.5 points, 5.3 boards, 5.1 assists and 1.2 steals while shooting 50.4 percent from the floor.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Cleared to play vs. Utah
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Butler (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Butler was unable to play in the front end of the Warriors' back-to-back set Friday against the Thunder due to an illness. The veteran forward has recovered enough to play Saturday, and his return means Moses Moody or Gui Santos will likely revert to a bench role against Utah. Butler has averaged 20.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.0 steals over 33.2 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Questionable Saturday
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Butler (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against Utah.
Butler missed Friday's loss to the Thunder, but head coach Steve Kerr said after the fact that he was hopeful to have him back in the mix Saturday. However, it appears like the star forward will be a game-time call to face the Jazz.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Could return Saturday
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Head coach Steve Kerr said Friday that he's hopeful Butler (illness) will return Saturday against the Jazz, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Butler didn't play in Friday's 131-94 loss to the Thunder due to an illness. However, the star forward might be able to return to action in the second leg of this back-to-back set. A decision on his status will likely be made closer to Saturday's tipoff at 10:00 p.m. ET. If Butler is ultimately ruled out, Buddy Hield, Will Richard and Jonathan Kuminga (back) are candidates to see more minutes.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Won't play against Thunder
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Butler is out for Friday's game against the Thunder due to an illness, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Butler faces a quick turnaround if he wants to suit up for Saturday's game against the Jazz. With Stephen Curry (ankle) also out, plenty of usage is up for grabs Friday. Moses Moody and Will Richard appear to be strong streaming options.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Pops up on injury report
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Butler is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder with an illness, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com.
Butler is a late addition to the injury report, presumably because he woke up Friday under the weather. The Warriors are likely to wait until pregame warmups to determine if the star forward will be available. If Butler is out, Moses Moody and Will Richard would likely see a rise in minutes.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Pops for 19 in Wednesday's win
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Butler accumulated 19 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 11-12 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 win over the Hornets.
The veteran forward has dropped at least 14 points in 10 straight games as he begins to find a rhythm in his first full season with the Warriors. Over that stretch, Butler's averaging 20.0 points, 5.5 boards, 4.9 assists and 1.0 steals.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Good to go Monday
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Butler (back) is available for Monday's game against the Nets.
As expected, Butler will shed his probable tag due to lower back soreness and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The star forward has appeared in each of the Warriors' last eight games, averaging 20.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.8 minutes per tilt during that span.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Probable for Monday
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Butler is probable for Monday's game against the Nets with lower back soreness.
Although Butler is a little banged up for the second leg of this back-to-back set, the Warriors don't exactly have the luxury of holding him out. Butler produced 19 points (6-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds and five assists over 38 minutes during Sunday's 141-127 overtime loss to the Raptors, so fatigue could be a factor.
