Jimmy Butler Tears Right ACL, Ending His 2025 Season With Warriors

Golden State faces an immediate rotation shuffle with younger players stepping into larger roles.

Overview

ESPN, The Athletic and NBC Sports Bay Area reported the diagnosis, confirming a season-ending ACL tear in Butler’s right knee.
The injury occurred in the third quarter against the Heat when his right knee buckled after a rebound sequence, and he exited in pain and did not return.
Stephen Curry expressed sympathy and said he was praying for the best, with he and Draymond Green expected to absorb more leadership responsibilities.
The Warriors are eighth in the Western Conference, and Butler had averaged roughly 20 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists over 38 starts this season.
Fantasy and rotation fallout spotlight Brandin Podziemski, Will Richard, Moses Moody and De'Anthony Melton as Golden State reallocates minutes following the loss.