Butler recorded 28 points (7-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 9-12 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and three steals over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 125-120 victory over the Spurs.
Even though Stephen Curry stole the show with a 46-point outburst in this tight win over the Spurs, Butler certainly made his presence felt on both ends of the court for Golden State. This 28-point output was his best scoring mark since he dropped 31 on Opening Night against the Lakers. He seems to be firmly entrenched as the Warriors' second-best offensive option behind Curry, a trend that should be even more notable if Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is forced to miss time. Butler is averaging 16.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.0 steals per game since the beginning of November.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Goes for 12 points Tuesday
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Butler registered 12 points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, three steals and two assists over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 126-102 loss to the Thunder.
Going 8-for-8 from the charity stripe salvaged Butler's overall performance, as the veteran forward attempted only three shots from the field all game long. Excluding the Phoenix game on Nov. 4 when Butler had to leave the game due to a back problem, this 12-point output was Butler's lowest scoring mark of the campaign. It's not uncommon to see star-caliber players having subpar performances occasionally, and Butler has enough talent to bounce back sooner than later. Fantasy managers shouldn't worry about one bad outing, so Butler should continue to be a starting-caliber asset.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Teases triple-double in win
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Butler contributed 21 points (10-15 FG, 1-4 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals across 30 minutes during Sunday's 114-83 win over the Pacers.
With Stephen Curry (illness) not yet ready to rejoin the lineup, Butler put the Warriors on his shoulders, leading the team in scoring, rebounding and assists on the night while making an impact defensively. The 36-year-old forward has scored at least 20 in seven of 10 games to begin the season, averaging 18.9 points, 5.5 boards, 4.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.9 threes in 30.9 minutes a contest while shooting 50.4 percent from the floor and 40.9 percent from long distance.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Posts 16 points in return
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Butler logged 16 points (5-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Friday's 129-104 loss to the Nuggets.
Butler did his best to keep Golden State's offense going, but Stephen Curry's (illness) absence proved to be insurmountable in the blowout loss. Butler's return wasn't enough to turn the tide for the Warriors, who slid to 5-5 after an encouraging start to the season. Butler showed no ill effects from the back ailment that sidelined him against the Kings, so he should be good to go against the Pacers this weekend.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Will play Friday
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Butler (back) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Nuggets, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
After missing Wednesday's game against the Kings due to a back issue, Butler will return to the floor. The veteran star is currently averaging 19.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game, shooting 47.9 percent from the field and 47.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Participates in shootaround
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Butler (back) went through Friday morning's shootaround, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Butler's presence at the session appears to put him on the right side of the questionable tag. The Warriors could wait until closer to tipoff of Friday's game against Denver before updating the star forward's status. With Stephen Curry (illness) already ruled out, Butler could be pushing to play.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Questionable for Friday
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Butler (back) is questionable to play against the Nuggets on Friday.
Butler missed Wednesday's game against the Kings due to a back issue sustained in Tuesday's contest against the Suns. The questionable tag suggests that a decision on Butler's status will be made closer to Friday's 10 p.m. ET tipoff. Buddy Hield and Moses Moody would be candidates to play more minutes if Butler is out.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Won't play Wednesday
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Butler (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Butler exited Tuesday's matchup against the Suns due to a back issue and will now be sidelined. The team will likely pivot to Buddy Hield and Moses Moody to help shoulder the load in the backcourt.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Questionable for Wednesday
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Butler (back) is questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Kings, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.
Butler exited Tuesday's win over the Suns and didn't return due to a back issue. After the game, head coach Steve Kerr let it be known that Butler is considered questionable for the second game of a back-to-back set Wednesday.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Won't return Tuesday
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Butler won't return to Tuesday's game against the Suns due to lower back soreness.
Butler shed his questionable tag due to lower back soreness and suited up Tuesday, though he was unable to return for the second half. He'll finish with two points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in 14 minutes. Moses Moody and Buddy Hield are candidates for increased playing time with Butler sidelined, and his status will be worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Kings.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Will play Tuesday
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Butler (back) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Suns, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Butler's status had been uncertain due to a back issue, but he will be on the floor and will avoid missing his first game of the season. The star forward is currently averaging 21.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 49.4 percent from the field and 50 percent from deep.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Added to injury report Tuesday
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Butler (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Butler is a rather late addition to the injury report, which generally isn't a good sign. It's also worth noting that Tuesday is the front end of Golden State's back-to-back set. Brandin Podziemski would likely see a bump in minutes if Butler is out, while Moses Moody and Buddy Hield would have a clearer pathway to playing time.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Impressive final line in loss
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Butler logged 20 points (6-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks in 34 minutes during Saturday's 114-109 loss to Indiana.
Butler posted one of his more impressive all-around performances of the young campaign, but it wasn't enough to will his team to a victory. He's put up 20 or more points four straight appearances and how been a major factor defensively in his last two games, racking up four total steals and three blocks.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Paces Golden State in win
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Butler posted 21 points (9-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt), five rebounds and five assists across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 98-79 win over the Clippers.
Butler led the Warriors in scoring and was one of four Golden State players to reach double figures. The star forward also turned in another efficient performance from the field. He has shot 55.4 percent from the field and 57.1 percent from beyond the arc through five regular-season games. Butler has posted at least 20 points in four of those five outings,
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Drops 20 against Memphis
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Butler ended Monday's 131-118 victory over the Grizzlies with 20 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes.
The 36-year-old forward delivered at least 20 points for the third time in four games to begin his first full season with Golden State. Butler has been especially effective from three-point range so far, going 5-for-10 from beyond the arc while averaging 21.5 points, 4.8 assists, 4.5 boards, 1.3 steals and 1.3 threes in 32.8 minutes a game.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Pockets 14 points in loss
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Butler amassed 14 points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Friday's 139-119 loss to Portland.
After topping 20 points in each of his first two games this season, Butler has a much quieter performance Friday on the second night of a back-to-back. The 36-year-old forward is still averaging 22.0 points a game to begin his first full season in Golden State, and he's done an impressive job taking care of the ball, committing only two turnovers against 14 assists.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Delivers 21 points in OT win
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Butler closed with 21 points (6-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, six assists and three steals across 39 minutes during Thursday's 137-131 overtime win over the Nuggets.
Although Butler played second fiddle to Stephen Curry in the dramatic victory, his multi-category result was a critical piece of the puzzle. As Butler moves forward in his first full season with the Warriors, he's expected to provide the additional spark of production that the team has lacked in previous seasons. He's off to a great start so far, averaging 26 points over the first two games of the campaign.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Drops 31 points in win
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Butler notched 31 points (7-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 16-16 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 35 minutes in Tuesday's 119-109 win over the Lakers.
Butler nearly matched the Lakers' total in made free throws en route to a team-high 31 points. His efficient scoring outburst also marked his career high for a regular-season opener. The veteran forward tied Stephen Curry for the team lead in shot attempts and was one of four Warriors to score at least 17 points. He should continue to see ample opportunities as a focal point in Golden State's offense alongside Curry (23 points).
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Will play vs. LAL
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Butler (ankle) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's season opener against the Lakers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Butler has been dealing with an ankle injury, but that won't keep him off the floor for the regular-season opener. He'll be joined by Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green in the first unit.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Expected to play Tuesday
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Butler (ankle) is expected to be available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports. Butler is officially listed as probable.
Butler has been managing a lingering ankle issue throughout the preseason, but head coach Steve Kerr indicated that the veteran should be available for the season opener. The six-time All-Star appeared in 30 regular-season games for the Warriors last season after being acquired from the Heat in February, averaging 17.9 points, 5.9 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 32.7 minutes per contest.
