Sports News Report
League: NBASport: BasketballCountry: United StatesCategory: Scores & Results

Jimmy Butler downplays contract talks as he focuses on recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Jimmy Butler downplays contract talks as he focuses on recovery
Summary

Jimmy Butler discussed his contract situation with the Golden State Warriors during media day on September 28, 2026. With one year remaining on his current deal, Butler will become an unrestricted free agent next summer. He is currently recovering from a torn ACL and is not expected to play in the early months of the season. Butler expressed that he is not concerned about his contract status, emphasizing that his priority is winning and returning to the court. Negotiations for a potential extension will likely be on hold while he concentrates on his rehabilitation.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
Status Watch
  • •Butler is in the final year of his contract with the Warriors.
  • •He is recovering from a torn ACL and unlikely to start the season.
  • •Butler prioritizes winning over contract discussions.
  • •He has expressed a desire to remain with the Warriors.
  • •Butler averaged 20 points per game last season before his injury.
Latest Updates
  • 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors' Jimmy Butler shrugs off contract talk as free agency looms
What they're saying
"

Jimmy Butler isn't worried about his contract situation with the Golden State Warriors right now.

Related Teams & Leagues
Golden State WarriorsNBABasketball

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days