Warriors' Jimmy Butler among intriguing 2027 NBA free agents
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 6:22 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
As the 2026 NBA offseason winds down, attention turns to potential free agents for the 2027 season. Jimmy Butler, currently on the Warriors, remains a key figure. At 37, he has one year and $56.8 million left on his contract and is rehabilitating from a knee injury sustained in January. The Warriors hope to have him back midseason. His absence was felt last season, as his presence significantly boosted the team's performance when he played alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. The Warriors are focused on returning Butler to health to gauge their team's future dynamics.
- •Butler has one year left on his contract.
- •He is recovering from a torn ACL injury.
- •Warriors hope to have him back midseason.
- •Team performed better with him on the court.
- •His status impacts future roster decisions.
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"With the bulk of the 2026 offseason’s player movement now concluded, it’s time to start looking at who could wind up on the open market next summer.
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