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What have these last five weeks been like for you? Jimmy Butler: Tough. Not being around my guys, hard. Not being able to play the game that I love, not being able to travel, tough. But the rehab has been going. We’re doing what we’re supposed to be doing to try to get back on the timeline that we talked about getting back on.
Do you have an idea, as we’re sitting here right now, when you’d like to come back next year? Jimmy Butler: I do want to come back. We all know that. I can’t say when. Obviously, as early as I can to help my guys win some games. But like you probably hear me say from time to time, whenever my body’s ready. Like this, one of all other injuries, major or minor, whenever my body is ready, I promise I’m trying to get back out there.
Sam Gordon: Jimmy Butler is with the Warriors at Capital One Arena as he rehabs his torn right ACL. Butler said the last several weeks have been “tough” but is optimistic about his eventual return. “Whenever my body is ready, I promise I’m trying to get back out there.” More:
Jimmy Butler is with the Warriors at Capital One Arena as he rehabs his torn right ACL. Butler said the last several weeks have been “tough” but is optimistic about his eventual return.
— Sam Gordon (@BySamGordon) March 16, 2026
“Whenever my body is ready, I promise I’m trying to get back out there.”
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Draymond Green on Bam Adebayo's 83-point night: I hate how people trying to act like Bam had this random performance like some bum. May I remind you Bam is a 3x All Star, 2x Olympic Gold medalist, 1st team all defense. The Miami Heat made a decision to move on from Jimmy Butler who’s great and build around Bam. Let’s stop acting like some Bum went and did something crazy. This is Bam Adebayo are yall kidding me? I can’t believe it’s been this much fuss about Bam getting 83 like he cheated or something. F*ck outta here. Congratulations Bam. That was fire. Shout out to Coach Spo. That was fire!
Andscape’s NBA insider Marc J. Spears joined 95.7 The Game’s "Willard and Dibs" and shared insight from a recent conversation he had with Curry about the Warriors’ current roster and future outlook. "He wants to play this season, he wants to play in the postseason," Spears said. "Does he have championship aspirations? I think he's realistic about that. He mentioned to me that Jimmy Butler is not going to be there. But, he obviously must like [Brandin] Podzemski, Gui [Santos], some of the young guys on the team, [Moses] Moody."
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NBA Agent Bernie Lee: Every now and then you meet a person who will argue for an hour over a rule definition in a game of UNO, leave the table in disgust, and then talk about the perceived injustice for a week and how much it bothered them (see Jimmy Butler), and you realize, "Oh wait, there are levels to this." Those levels are where the special in all of this lies. I will give you a real-time example of this: the Boston Celtics. There isn't a person among us who didn't watch them lose earlier in the playoffs than expected last year see their best player go down to a catastrophic injury who didn't expect them to purposely take a step back.
Rod Walker: Warriors tonight vs. #Pelicans OUT: Stephen Curry, Kristaps Porzingis, Seth Curry , Jimmy Butler. QUESTIONABLE: Draymond Green, Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton
Draymond Green was 0-for-7 from the field and registered a minus-28 in just over 18 minutes during Thursday night’s 121-110 loss to the Boston Celtics. Green has struggled to find consistency throughout the season as the Warriors deal with a slew of injuries, including a season-ending ACL injury for Jimmy Butler and Curry’s ongoing knee issue. “I’ve got to do a better job of helping Draymond,” Kerr said after Friday’s practice. “The game is so different without Steph. Those two guys have built such a rapport for 14 years now. They’ve been playing together, and for sure, in my 12 (years), the two-man game with those two guys has been our bread and butter. When Steph goes out, it really changes everything in terms of how defenses guard us, and it impacts Draymond probably more than anybody.”
Vinny Benedetto: Jamal Murray is questionable for tomorrow’s game at Golden State with right hamstring tightness. Jalen Pickett is out with right knee soreness. Peyton Watson and Aaron Gordon remain out. No Steph Curry or Jimmy Butler for the Warriors - Kristaps Porzingis is probable.
Ray Almeda: Jimmy Butler has shared the following statement with me and other @warriors season ticket holders: “Dear Warriors Season Ticket Family, I have played in front of many incredible crowds over my 15 seasons in the NBA, but there was always something about playing in the Bay Area that made it feel like more than just another game. It was always electric. So, when I received the phone call on February 5, 2025, that I had been traded to the Warriors, I knew it had a chance to be special. But even I wasn’t prepared for what it means to be part of Dub Nation, playing in front of the loudest, most loyal and dedicated fans in the NBA. The energy you provided us down the stretch last year was magical, as we finished the season winning 23 of 31 games and, ultimately, clinching a playoff berth. And playing with Steph and all of my teammates in The Bay has been an incredible experience. Steph is truly the greatest shooter and showman of all time, and I am honored to be the Robin to his Batman. The energy you gave us during the first round against Houston was palpable, and further reinforced my desire to play through my Game 2 injury. It was your love, encouragement, and joy that helped me dig deep to play – and win – for this fanbase. Ultimately, last year’s playoffs left us with a big “what if,” as Steph’s injury was too much for us to overcome in the Western Conference Semifinals vs. Minnesota. But we knew what we had and were eager to play meaningful basketball once again this season.
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Jimmy Butler: After a roller coaster start to this season, we were finally rounding into form in mid-January, winning 12 of 16 games, looking like the playoff contender we envisioned and the NBA feared. Every NBA season is a puzzle and we were beginning to figure ours out. Unfortunately, on January 19 against Miami, I tore my ACL. I was/am devastated. For me, for my teammates, and for all of you. After being in this league for as long as I have — 15 years now — you eventually realize that you only have a certain number of these golden opportunities. We had that opportunity this year in a league filled with parity and a team full of promise. Nonetheless, we move forward and will continue to battle our way to the postseason. I am excited to see my guys compete for the remainder of this season, but also heartbroken to know that I will not be out there with them. They’re my brothers. Despite experiencing almost every emotion over the last 12 months — from the highs of the fourth most wins in the NBA to the lows of a pair of season-ending injuries — your support has been unwavering. I can see clearly now why you, our Warriors season ticket family, are known as the best fans in the NBA. You are our most loyal supporters, and your incredible energy is the fuel that drives this team.
Jimmy Butler: I can promise you that I will attack my rehab with a singular focus that will enable me to get back to playing the game that I love, in front of the fans that I have grown to love and appreciate. My life has shown me repeatedly that when something happens that is out of my control, all I can do is work and wait for the answer and the why. Both have always been shown to me, and this time will be no different. This story, which has been interrupted twice, is not complete. Not by a long shot. This period is simply a part of our journey. I can’t wait to see what next season holds and will treasure the opportunity to put my jersey back on and take the court with Steph, Dray, and the rest of the guys, in front of you all. I’m sure that when I return and hear all of you in unison chant “WAAAAARRRRRRIIIIORRRSSSSS,” it will push me forward and provide an incredible adrenaline rush. I am the author of my story. I always have been and I always will be. I look forward to you all continuing this journey with me and with us. If you have learned anything about me over our year-plus together, it’s that I am never hard to find. I will be back, and I need you back, too. Here’s to what’s ahead. Go Dubs”
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Curry wasn't the only former teammate to come to Kuminga's defense, though Buddy Hield offered a more tongue-in-cheek response. "They lying it was Jimmy," he wrote on Instagram, jokingly blaming Jimmy Butler.
