The Golden State Warriors made a devastating injury announcement on Tuesday afternoon that they never expected to make.
On X/Twitter, the organization confirmed that Jimmy Butler is out for the year with a season-ending torn ACL injury, leaving the seven-time NBA champions in shambles as February looms closer.
“Jimmy Butler III will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season with a torn right anterior cruciate ligament (ACL),” the Warriors stated. “Jimmy will undergo surgery at a to-be-determined date.”
Although Butler’s injury looked gruesome on Monday night, there was optimism that the former Miami Heat superstar avoided a significant lower-body setback and would be able to rejoin the Dubs later in the season.
Unfortunately, Butler’s injury not only affects the Warriors’ 2025-26 season outlook but also the outlook for the following campaign. Butler averaged 20.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game on 51.9% field goal shooting and 37.6% long-range shooting before his season prematurely ended.
On the bright side, many analysts have tossed the idea of the Warriors executing a swift trade for a superstar who would fit well alongside Stephen Curry in the Bay.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Anthony Davis are a few established stars who have been linked to Golden State since Butler’s injury diagnosis.
Simply put, things may appear gloomy now, but one blockbuster deal could change everything for the Warriors.
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