Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Impressive final line in loss
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Butler logged 20 points (6-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks in 34 minutes during Saturday's 114-109 loss to Indiana.
Butler posted one of his more impressive all-around performances of the young campaign, but it wasn't enough to will his team to a victory. He's put up 20 or more points four straight appearances and how been a major factor defensively in his last two games, racking up four total steals and three blocks.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Paces Golden State in win
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Butler posted 21 points (9-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt), five rebounds and five assists across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 98-79 win over the Clippers.
Butler led the Warriors in scoring and was one of four Golden State players to reach double figures. The star forward also turned in another efficient performance from the field. He has shot 55.4 percent from the field and 57.1 percent from beyond the arc through five regular-season games. Butler has posted at least 20 points in four of those five outings,
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Drops 20 against Memphis
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Butler ended Monday's 131-118 victory over the Grizzlies with 20 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes.
The 36-year-old forward delivered at least 20 points for the third time in four games to begin his first full season with Golden State. Butler has been especially effective from three-point range so far, going 5-for-10 from beyond the arc while averaging 21.5 points, 4.8 assists, 4.5 boards, 1.3 steals and 1.3 threes in 32.8 minutes a game.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Pockets 14 points in loss
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Butler amassed 14 points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Friday's 139-119 loss to Portland.
After topping 20 points in each of his first two games this season, Butler has a much quieter performance Friday on the second night of a back-to-back. The 36-year-old forward is still averaging 22.0 points a game to begin his first full season in Golden State, and he's done an impressive job taking care of the ball, committing only two turnovers against 14 assists.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Delivers 21 points in OT win
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Butler closed with 21 points (6-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, six assists and three steals across 39 minutes during Thursday's 137-131 overtime win over the Nuggets.
Although Butler played second fiddle to Stephen Curry in the dramatic victory, his multi-category result was a critical piece of the puzzle. As Butler moves forward in his first full season with the Warriors, he's expected to provide the additional spark of production that the team has lacked in previous seasons. He's off to a great start so far, averaging 26 points over the first two games of the campaign.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Drops 31 points in win
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Butler notched 31 points (7-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 16-16 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 35 minutes in Tuesday's 119-109 win over the Lakers.
Butler nearly matched the Lakers' total in made free throws en route to a team-high 31 points. His efficient scoring outburst also marked his career high for a regular-season opener. The veteran forward tied Stephen Curry for the team lead in shot attempts and was one of four Warriors to score at least 17 points. He should continue to see ample opportunities as a focal point in Golden State's offense alongside Curry (23 points).
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Will play vs. LAL
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Butler (ankle) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's season opener against the Lakers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Butler has been dealing with an ankle injury, but that won't keep him off the floor for the regular-season opener. He'll be joined by Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green in the first unit.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Expected to play Tuesday
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Butler (ankle) is expected to be available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports. Butler is officially listed as probable.
Butler has been managing a lingering ankle issue throughout the preseason, but head coach Steve Kerr indicated that the veteran should be available for the season opener. The six-time All-Star appeared in 30 regular-season games for the Warriors last season after being acquired from the Heat in February, averaging 17.9 points, 5.9 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 32.7 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Won't play Friday
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Butler (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason finale against the Clippers, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
The Warriors were hopeful that Butler would be able to get out there for Friday's final preseason game, but ultimately, they'll err on the side of caution and hold him out. The good news is that he is expected to play in Golden State's regular-season opener against the Lakers on Tuesday.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Likely for Opening Night
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Butler (ankle) is likely to be ready for the start of the regular season, Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Butler didn't practice Thursday and is doubtful for Friday's preseason finale against the Clippers. However, the Warriors remain optimistic that the star forward will be able to play in Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Lakers.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Hopeful for preseason finale
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The Warriors are optimistic that Butler (ankle) will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Clippers, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
An MRI on Butler's ankle came back clean Monday, and the star forward has a chance to be available for Golden State's final tune-up contest of the preseason. That said, the Warriors will likely prioritize having Butler healthy for Opening Night, so it wouldn't be surprising if he sat out Friday.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: MRI comes back clean
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Steve Kerr said that an MRI taken on Butler's ankle came back "clean" and they are "not concerned" about the severity of the injury, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
While Butler will likely sit out Friday's exhibition, it sounds like the ankle issue is relatively minor, so there's a chance he could be ready by Opening Night. Injuries are always a concern for Butler, but his early-round upside makes him a tough guy to pass up if he falls far enough into the middle rounds.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Should be ready for Opening Night
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The Warriors are confident that Butler (ankle) will be ready for the start of the regular season, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Butler rolled his ankle in Friday's practice and won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against Portland, but the injury is considered minor. The star forward should be ready to roll for the Oct. 21 regular-season opener against the Lakers, but it's unclear if he'll play in Friday's preseason finale against the Clippers.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Now ruled out for Tuesday
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Butler (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against Portland, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
The Warriors originally planned on having Butler play through an ankle sprain Tuesday, but the team is opting for a more cautious approach. The star forward's last chance for exhibition play is Friday against the Clippers.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Set to return Tuesday
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Butler will play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Butler missed Sunday's preseason game against the Lakers due to personal reasons, but he is expected to return to action Tuesday. In two preseason games, Butler has averaged 10.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 15.0 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Productive in limited action
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Butler closed with 12 points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals in 17 minutes in Wednesday's 129-123 preseason win over Portland.
Butler was busy from the foul line during his limited action Wednesday. It's encouraging to see the star forward on the floor after he tweaked his ankle at practice earlier in training camp. Butler should be a well-rounded fantasy producer once again in 2025-26, though the concern lies mostly in his ability to stay healthy. He hasn't played more than 65 regular-season games since 2016-17.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Available Sunday
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Butler (ankle) will play during Sunday's preseason game against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Butler tweaked his ankle during Thursday's practice, but he will be able to play in Sunday's preseason opener. Head coach Steve Kerr said pregame that veteran players, such as Butler, are only expected to play 15 minutes before sitting out the second half.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Nursing minor ankle issue
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Butler tweaked his ankle during Thursday's practice and could sit out Sunday's preseason opener against the Lakers, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
It doesn't sound like a significant issue for Butler, but it is something for fantasy managers to monitor ahead of Sunday's contest. The star forward can be labeled day-to-day in the interim. If Butler is restricted in any way, the Warriors could opt to take a longer look at the likes of Gui Santos, Alex Toohey and Jackson Rowe.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Notches 17 points
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Butler had 17 points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 9-11 FT), six rebounds, six assists and three steals over 42 minutes during Wednesday's 121-110 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Although the Warriors lost Stephen Curry (hamstring) at the beginning of this series, Butler wasn't able to prevent the Timberwolves from winning four straight games to eliminate Golden State. Butler had his struggles in this series, shooting 43.0 percent from the field with a low usage rate, all things considered. Butler will be 36 years old on Opening Night in 2025-26, and his fantasy upside is likely to be limited again as the presumed No. 2 option on offense behind Curry. In 30 regular-season appearances, Butler produced 17.9 points, 5.9 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 0.6 three-pointers in 32.7 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Modest effort in Game 4 loss
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Butler ended Monday's 117-110 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 14 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block across 34 minutes.
Butler fell short of the mark, unable to lift the Warriors to victory. Golden State has now lost three straight games and faces the prospect of elimination in Game 5. Stephen Curry remains questionable due to a hamstring injury, but should he be unable to play, Butler will need to do more on both ends of the floor in the hopes of extending the series.
