Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler has suffered a torn ACL, ruling him out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, as confirmed by his agent. The injury happened during a game against the Miami Heat on Monday night.
While the Warriors secured a 135-112 victory, Butler’s injury is undoubtedly a heavy blow given his significant role on the team.
Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, expressed that although the situation is tough, there’s an underlying sense of hope for the 36-year-old athlete’s future. He remarked, “This is part of the journey, and you can’t solely anticipate good moments. It’s life, and everyone faces challenges.” Lee expressed unwavering belief that Butler will eventually win a championship before his career concludes.
On social media, Butler shared a positive note about his injury, stating he’ll be “back before you know it.”
During the third quarter of the game, Butler sustained the injury after catching a pass near the basket and landing awkwardly on his right foot. He fell to the court and was later called for a foul, but remained unable to get back up. Coach Steve Kerr quickly called a timeout while Butler clutched his knee in visible pain. He was ultimately helped off the court by his teammates, unable to put weight on his leg.
Warriors’ Stephen Curry commented on the situation, hoping for positive news following the scans of Butler’s injury.
This marks Butler’s third major knee injury, the previous ones being a meniscus tear in 2018 and an MCL sprain last season. Despite the setback, he had a solid season, averaging 20.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists across 37 games prior to the injury.
As the Warriors strive for another NBA title, this injury adds another challenge. With Monday’s win, they currently hold a 25-19 record, placing them eighth in the Western Conference.
