Jimmy Butler injury details revealed: how long will the Warriors star be out?
Golden State secured a convincing win over the Miami Heat on Monday, but it wasn’t all positive news.
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler suffered a serious knee injury during Monday night’s 135-112 win over the Miami Heat, casting immediate uncertainty over the team’s outlook.
What happened to Butler?
Butler was hurt in the third quarter after landing awkwardly, clutching his right knee before being helped off the court and escorted to the locker room. He did not return, and the arena quickly fell quiet as teammates and staff awaited further evaluation.
Before exiting, Butler had been one of the game’s standout performers against his former team. He scored 17 points in just over 21 minutes, adding four assists, three rebounds and two steals.
When will Butler return for Warriors?
The Warriors cruised to victory without him, but attention quickly shifted to his status. According to ESPN sources, imaging later revealed the worst-case scenario: Butler has torn his right ACL and will miss the remainder of the season.
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