Jimmy Butler updates recovery status after ACL tear
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler provided an update on his recovery from an ACL tear sustained in January during a media address. Butler expressed eagerness to return to the court but noted that he will not be able to move as before for some time. Reports indicate he is approximately a month and a half away from resuming running. Despite his injury, Butler is engaging with teammates and has invited them to his home in San Diego ahead of training camp.
- •Butler suffered an ACL tear in January.
- •He is about a month and a half from running again.
- •He has invited teammates to his San Diego home.
- •Butler aims to maintain connection with the team during recovery.
- 7:34 PMESPN — Jimmy Butler shares update on ACL recovery, future...
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — Jimmy Butler gives important injury update following ACL tear
"Jimmy Butler addressed the media earlier this week, giving an update on his recovery status after tearing his ACL in January.
"Butler, who tore his right ACL on Jan. 19, told ESPN he expects to still be "a top player" when he returns from the injury.
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External links- ESPNJun 27, 2026, 7:34 PMJimmy Butler shares update on ACL recovery, future...
Butler, who tore his right ACL on Jan. 19, told ESPN he expects to still be "a top player" when he returns from the injury.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 4:38 PMJimmy Butler gives important injury update following ACL tear
Jimmy Butler addressed the media earlier this week, giving an update on his recovery status after tearing his ACL in January.
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