Jimmy Butler is out with a knee injury and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, with recovery estimated into the next season. The latest reporting indicates he tore his ACL in his right knee in January, requiring reconstruction surgery and an extended rehab, pushing his return to 2026-27 at the earliest. This means he isn’t playing because of the ACL injury and surgery, not a minutes restriction or a benched status.
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Butler's MRI did not show any structural damage but he could miss multiple games. Meanwhile, the Warriors welcome De'Anthony Melton back.
www.nytimes.comMiami Heat star Jimmy Butler won't be playing on Tuesday night as they match up against the Golden State Warriors.
www.sportskeeda.comIt's certainly not ideal for Golden State.
www.sportingnews.comIt's certainly not ideal for Golden State.
www.sportingnews.comJimmy Butler is out tonight with a lower back strain. Get the latest injury update, reason for absence, and what it means for the Warriors vs Heat game.
www.freejobalert.comWarriors forward Jimmy Butler underwent successful right knee surgery in Los Angeles on Monday, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). The 36-year-old tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee in a January 19 game against Miami. The surgery was a reconstruction of the ACL. Butler, who will miss the remainder of 2025/26, is expected to make a full recovery, per the Warriors. The next update on his status will come “early next season.” Butler suffered the injury...
www.hoopsrumors.comGolden State's six-time all-star forward tore the ACL in his right knee during a win over Miami on Monday night.
www.washingtonpost.comButler signed a four-year extension this offseason
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