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Jimmy Butler named one of NBA's most overpaid forwards for 2026-27

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:52 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Jimmy Butler named one of NBA's most overpaid forwards for 2026-27

Summary

Jimmy Butler of the Golden State Warriors has been labeled one of the most overpaid forwards in the NBA by Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report. Butler, who is recovering from a torn ACL and is expected to miss a significant portion of the 2026-27 season, will earn over $58 million despite likely playing fewer than half the games. His performance in the previous season, where he averaged 20.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists, raises questions about his return to form given he will turn 37 before the season starts. Butler is also set for unrestricted free agency next summer, adding intrigue to his situation as the Warriors prepare for the new campaign.

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Status Watch

•Butler recovering from ACL surgery
•Expected to miss most of the 2026-27 season
•Earning over $58 million this season
•Averages from last season questioned for return
•Set for unrestricted free agency next summer

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5:52 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors star named one of most overpaid players at his position

What they're saying

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Well, this isn't necessarily a list that Golden State Warriors star forward Jimmy Butler wanted to be on. Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report recently named Butler as one of the most overpaid forwards in the entire NBA, largely due to the fact that he'll be sidelined for a large chunk of the upcoming 2026-27 season due to a knee injury. The star forward is set for unrestricted free agency next summer.
— Yahoo Sports

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