Warriors 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.
Per the Golden State Warriors, forward Jimmy Butler will finally get surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, suffered during a home game against the Miami Heat on January 19.
To be fair, the Golden State Warriors haven’t been the same since January 19. Since Jimmy Butler‘s ACL injury vs. the Miami Heat, the Dubs have gone 2-5.
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Instead of landing a two-time MVP to pair with Stephen Curry, Golden State opted for a far more modest move—acquiring the injury-prone Latvian center in a trade that left many fans scratching their heads.
It’s deadline season, folks, and things are about to get dramatic. Every year, as we approach the NBA trade deadline — which is at 12:00 p.m. PT on Thursday — you can fairly evenly divide the NBA’s 30 teams into three categories: buyers, sellers, and confusion.
Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL injury has put the Warriors in a tough spot, but it has given a lifeline to Jonathan Kuminga’s career with the Golden State.
Jimmy Butler may be safe to unpack his spare bag. The Golden State Warriors have made it clear to their star forward Butler that they are going to stick by him as he begins his rehab process, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reported on Sunday.
Golden State has drawn a line, at least for now. The Warriors have informed Jimmy Butler that they do not plan to trade him as he rehabs from a torn ACL, according to Nick Friedell of The Athletic.
The Warriors recently informed Jimmy Butler they don’t plan to trade him as he rehabilitates from a torn ACL in his right knee, a league source tells Nick Friedell of The Athletic.
As the Golden State Warriors continue to trudge through a swampy season, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sits in a liminal space between fantasy and destiny.
The Golden State Warriors are well-positioned to pursue Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, any deal would likely face complications without including Warriors forward Jimmy Butler.
Golden State Warriors guard Jimmy Butler, who recently suffered an ACL injury, took time out to rekindle his relationship with his former coach. On Friday, a picture went viral of Butler laughing it up with Tom Thibodeau at an event he was hosting, per Rob Hwang of Write for Cal.
The Golden State Warriors are in prime position to make a run at Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. But any potential trade would be complicated without the inclusion of Warriors forward Jimmy Butler.
The Warriors are adjusting to life without Jimmy Butler, but do not expect a panic move. Golden State is expected to explore roster tweaks after Butler’s season-ending ACL tear, yet there is no indication the franchise is gearing up for another blockbuster.
The Golden State Warriors have faced many ups and downs this season. They’d have liked a better record, but their 25-21 tally (eighth in West) means they have built some space for a big run.
The Golden State Warriors' most realistic path to contention this season is to trade Jimmy Butler to a rebuilding team with a player who has a huge contract that team is trying to get off.
The Warriors know one thing for sure: Jimmy Butler is done for the season. Everything else is up in the air. That includes what comes next. Golden State is staring down the February 5 trade deadline without a clear roadmap, and the clock is no longer theoretical.
The Warriors have not formally confirmed the diagnosis, but Jimmy Butler and his representation on Tuesday left little doubt about the severity of the injury.
The Golden State Warriors just got hit with some tough injury news. While the Warriors stayed hot on Monday, as they racked up their fourth win in a row
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler suffered a right knee injury in the third quarter of Monday’s game against Miami and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest, per Angela Martin of NBC Sports Bay Area.