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Jimmy Butler vows to return strong from ACL injury with Warriors

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 8:37 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Jimmy Butler vows to return strong from ACL injury with Warriors
Summary

Jimmy Butler expressed determination to bounce back from a torn ACL injury as he prepares for the 2026-27 NBA season with the Golden State Warriors. Prior to the injury, Butler was averaging 20 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. The Warriors struggled without him, finishing with a 12-26 record after his injury and barely qualifying for the playoffs as the No. 10 seed. Butler hopes to return in January or February and believes he can still be a significant contributor to the team's success. Head coach Steve Kerr noted the impact of Butler's absence on team confidence.

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Status Watch
  • •Butler aims to justify Warriors' trade during the 2024-25 season.
  • •He was sidelined after an ACL tear in January 2026.
  • •Golden State went 12-26 after Butler's injury.
  • •Kerr emphasized Butler's leadership and swagger on the court.
  • •Butler targets a return in January or February 2027.
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  • 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors' Jimmy Butler says he won't be 'a bum-a** player' upon return from torn ACL
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Prior to tearing his ACL in January, Butler was putting up his best numbers in the past four seasons.

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