Jimmy Butler makes progress in injury recovery as Warriors training camp nears

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Jimmy Butler makes progress in injury recovery as Warriors training camp nears
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Jimmy Butler III is expected to remain sidelined when the Golden State Warriors open training camp next month as he continues his recovery from a torn right ACL. While no official return date exists, the forward has avoided setbacks and recently showed positive results in strength testing. Reports suggest he could return to the court between January and February 2027, with some indicators noting he could be ahead of the initial schedule. Upon the start of training camp, Butler will be limited to individual court and strength exercises rather than full-contact work. The organization remains cautious regarding his timeline as he works through a lengthy rehabilitation process. His return is viewed as a significant factor for the Warriors' potential performance during the 2026-27 season, given the team is also navigating injury concerns regarding Moses Moody and Stephen Curry.

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  • Butler continues rehabilitation for a torn right ACL sustained in January.
  • He will perform only individual court and strength work when training camp begins.
  • A return to game action is currently projected for January or February 2027.
  • Recent strength tests have shown progress, though the team has set no firm return date.
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  • 6:05 PMYahoo SportsWarriors' Jimmy Butler gets good injury timeline update as Steph Curry waits on his Robin
  • 4:46 PMYahoo SportsWarriors rumors: Dubs insider delivers Jimmy Butler injury update with training camp approaching
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The Golden State Warriors are expected to remain without Jimmy Butler III when training camp begins, but the star forward continues to make progress in his recovery from a torn right ACL. ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reported in late August that Butler would miss the first few months of the 2026-27 season after suffering the injury against […] The post Warriors rumors: Dubs insider delivers Jimmy Butler injury update with training camp approaching appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Golden State Warriors will have an interesting first half of the season as they figure out some things. Jimmy Butler will be returning and exactly when is starting to look a little more clear.

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