Butler (knee) will not play Thursday against the 76ers, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Butler was unable to shake his questionable tag, but the star forward will be day-to-day moving forward. With Butler on the shelf, Moses Moody and Buddy Hield could be more involved for the Warriors offensively. Butler can be considered questionable for Saturday against the Cavaliers.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Questionable for Thursday
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Butler is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers due to left knee soreness.
After leaving Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Butler has a chance to avoid missing more time with the issue. Should the star forward be sidelined, Moses Moody and Buddy Hield would both be positioned for a rise in minutes.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Injury not considered serious
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Butler (knee) isn't expected to miss much time after leaving Tuesday's loss to the Thunder early, but his status for Thursday's game in Philadelphia remains unclear, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Butler entered Tuesday's game dealing with a glute contusion, and he battled ankle and back soreness earlier this season. With Stephen Curry (quad) also sidelined for at least a few more games, the Warriors need all they can get out of Butler, who's averaging 19.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.6 steals in 30.9 minutes per game.
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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 Thunder due to left knee soreness.
Butler exited to the locker room in the second quarter and briefly returned to the hardwood before halftime. However, the star forward didn't start the second half and was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the game. He'll finish with six points (2-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 15 minutes. With Butler sidelined, Gary Payton, Jonathan Kuminga and Seth Curry are candidates for increased playing time the rest of the way.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Remains in locker room
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Butler is dealing with an apparent ankle injury and has yet to come out of the locker room for the second half of Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
Butler sustained the apparent ankle injury in the second quarter but was able to return to the game shortly thereafter. However, Gary Payton started the second half in Butler's place, and the latter should be considered questionable to return. If the star forward is unable to check back in, Payton, Jonathan Kuminga and Seth Curry are candidates for increased minutes.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Returns Tuesday
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Butler (undisclosed) returned to Tuesday's game against the Thunder with 1:57 remaining in the second quarter, per the broadcast.
Butler exited to the locker room earlier in the second period but returned to the bench shortly thereafter before checking back in. The star forward is playing through a gluteal contusion, and his status will be worth monitoring the rest of the way.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Leaves for locker room
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Butler (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
It's unclear why Butler headed to the locker room, though he was initially listed as questionable due to a gluteal contusion before being cleared to play. He can be considered questionable to return. If the star forward is unable to check back in, Jonathan Kuminga, Gary Payton and Seth Curry are candidates for increased playing time the rest of the way.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Will play Tuesday
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Butler (glute) is good to go for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Butler was able to get through his pregame routine without issue, so he'll be out there, and he'll be operating as the main man on offense with Stephen Curry (quad) unavailable. Make sure you've got Butler active.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Expected to play Tuesday
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Head coach Steve Kerr relayed that he expects Butler (lower body) to be available for Tuesday night's game against the Thunder, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Butler sustained a left gluteal contusion during the Warriors' win over the Pelicans on Sunday. The veteran forward was tagged as questionable for Tuesday's game due to the injury, but he is trending toward playing in a fifth consecutive game. Across 13 games in November, Butler averaged 19.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.9 steals over 30.9 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Questionable for Tuesday
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Butler is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder due to a left gluteal contusion.
Butler took a tough spill during Saturday's win over the Pelicans, and while he said after the game that he was hopeful for Tuesday's matchup with the Thunder, it appears his backside is still giving him some trouble. He'll likely be a game-time call Tuesday night, but if he's unable to give it a go, Jonathan Kuminga could be asked to step into a more sizable role.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Comes close to triple-double
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Butler ended Saturday's 104-96 win over the Pelicans with 24 points (7-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 10-14 FT), eight rebounds and 10 assists in 37 minutes.
Butler had to embrace a bigger role on offense due to the absence of Stephen Curry (quadriceps) and fully delivered, leading the team in scoring and assists while finishing just two boards shy of a double-double. Butler proved he's more than capable of carrying the Warriors if needed, and he should experience a sizable uptick in usage rate -- and thus, in numbers -- as long as Curry remains out. That should be the case as well when the Warriors take on the Thunder on Tuesday, another game in which Butler figures to have a high usage rate.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Drops team-high 21 in loss
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Butler accumulated 21 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 104-100 loss to the Rockets.
The 21 points led the Warriors on the night, as Butler scored at least 20 points for the sixth time in his last nine games. The veteran forward is averaging 21.3 points, 6.1 boards, 5.4 assists, 2.3 steals and 0.9 threes over that stretch, but his usage could be about to spike if Stephen Curry (quadriceps) misses significant time after exiting Wednesday's loss in the fourth quarter.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Upgraded to available
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Butler (back) is available for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Butler was one of three probable players who will end up playing Friday, with the others being Draymond Green (illness) and Buddy Hield (illness). Butler is averaging 19.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 2.2 steals per game this month.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Probable for Friday
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Butler (back) is probable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Butler has missed only two games this season, and the probable tag suggests he might be able to return to action as quickly as Friday after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Heat. The veteran forward is averaging 19.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 2.2 steals per game across nine appearances in November.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Won't go Wednesday
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Butler (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat.
Butler was downgraded to doubtful earlier in the day due to a back issue and has now been announced out. This will mark his second absence of the 2025-26 season and will open the door for Buddy Hield, Gui Santos and Quinten Post in the frontcourt given the long list of injured Warriors.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Doubtful for Wednesday
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ESPN's Shams Charania said on NBA Today that Butler (back) is not expected to play Wednesday against the Heat.
Butler is officially listed as questionable on the injury report. However, Stephen Curry (ankle), Al Horford (rest) and Jonathan Kuminga (knees) have already been ruled out, and Draymond Green (illness) is very iffy to suit up. It's hard to imagine the Warriors letting Butler play at less than 100 percent with all things considered. The Warriors will likely need guys like Will Richard, Gui Santos, Gary Payton and Pat Spencer to step into larger roles Wednesday.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Questionable for Wednesday
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Butler is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Heat due to a right low back strain.
Butler posted 33 points (10-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 13-15 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals across 38 minutes in Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Magic, but he's in danger of missing the second half of Golden State's back-to-back set. Stephen Curry (ankle) and Al Horford (rest) have already been ruled out, while Draymond Green (illness) and Buddy Hield (illness) join Butler as questionable.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Drops 33 points in defeat
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Butler contributed 33 points (10-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 13-15 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals across 38 minutes in Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Magic.
The veteran forward finished as the Warriors' second-leading scorer, with Stephen Curry scoring a game-high 34 points. Butler's 33 points were a season high, and it marked his first 30-plus-point performance since Opening Night against the Lakers. The 36-year-old also led the Warriors in rebounds and matched the team high in steals.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Turns in 21 points
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Butler notched 21 points (7-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds, two steals and one assist across 35 minutes during Friday's 109-108 victory over the Spurs.
Although Stephen Curry's record-setting stat line was the highlight for the Warriors, Butler's contribution was essential in completing the two-game sweep of the Spurs. Butler averaged 24.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.5 steals over two games against San Antonio on the road. The hotly-contested two-game series served as a very early potential playoff preview, with the deadly combination of Curry and Butler ultimately prevailing.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Loaded line in win
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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.
