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Warriors' Jimmy Butler Undergoes Successful ACL Reconstruction

Golden State expects a full recovery, with the next status update coming early next season.

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Jan 19, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) on a play against Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) resulting in a knee injury during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The team said Butler had right knee ACL reconstruction Monday in Los Angeles performed by Dr. Bert Mandelbaum and will begin rehabilitation immediately.
  • He will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, and the Warriors plan to provide his next progress report early next season.
  • Butler tore the ligament on Jan. 19 against the Heat after a collision on a play involving Davion Mitchell, who was called for a foul.
  • In 38 games this season, Butler averaged 20.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists on efficient shooting.
  • General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. said he doesn't envision trading Butler, as the Warriors recalibrate following the injury and after acquiring Kristaps Porzingis in a deal that sent Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to Atlanta.