Crushing Injury Blow For Warriors & Jimmy Butler

The Golden State Warriors have had their trade deadline plans—and their season—changed dramatically. Jimmy Butler suffered a torn ACL Monday night and is done for the year.

Breaking: Jimmy Butler has suffered a season-ending torn right ACL, sources tell @ShamsCharania.

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Butler was bumped as he went up grab a high pass. He came down awkwardly as he planted, as his leg appeared to cave in.

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Butler, 36, has had an illustrious career, but it could potentially be over.

Jimmy Butler career achievements:

2 Finals
3 ECFs
Eastern Conference Finals MVP
6x All-Star
5x All-NBA
5x All-Defensive Team
Most Improved Player
1x Steals leader
Olympic Gold Medalist
Top 3 player in Heat franchise history

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— Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) January 20, 2026

He was averaging 20 points a game this season.

The Warriors are currently 8th in the Western Conference, at 25-19.