Warriors Star Jimmy Butler's Knee Injury Reportedly Isn't Believed To Be Serious

Warriors star Jimmy Butler's knee injury reportedly isn't believed to be serious originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The Warriors, already missing Steph Curry for the entirety of their upcoming road trip, likely won’t also be without their second star for an extended period of time.

Jimmy Butler, who was seen limping after Golden State’s 104-96 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, was questionable entering Tuesday’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a glute contusion.

He wound up playing in the contest and starting, but the veteran forward exited the game early and sat out the entire second half due to a sore left knee. Warriors coach Steve Kerr had limited information after Golden State’s 124-112 loss.

“I don’t know anything more,” Kerr said. “I didn’t even know [he was out] until I was drawing up a play with a minute to go [before the second half] and somebody came in the huddle and said Jimmy is down.”

But Butler’s knee injury isn’t believed to be serious, ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported in a column published Wednesday, citing sources. While Butler’s status for the start of the Warriors’ road trip against the 76ers in Philadelphia is in question, Slater added that Butler shouldn’t miss much — if any — time.

The Warriors, just 22 games into the season, already have faced levels of adversity early in the 2025-26 season.

Butler also dealt with ankle and back soreness earlier this season, much of which he’s played through.

In 20 games this season, Butler is averaging 19.5 points on 51.9-percent shooting from the field and 43.9 percent from 3-point range, with 5.6 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 30.9 minutes.

Meanwhile, Curry won’t join the Warriors on the road trip and will remain in the Bay Area for treatment on his left thigh contusion.

After going 2-3 on their homestand, the Warriors will look to find a spark on the road as they head to Philadelphia, Cleveland and Chicago before returning to Chase Center on Dec. 12 to face the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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