Jimmy Butler Jokes About Injury Report Before Warriors vs. Clippers Play-In Game
Jimmy Butler has been sidelined since January after suffering a torn ACL. He will not play in Wednesday’s Play-In matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Social-media exchange
Butler joked online that he was “doubtful” for the contest. He told Filmogaz.com’s Shams Charania to “report this,” and added a laughing emoji.
Moses Moody, also out for the season with a torn patellar tendon, replied “lol me too.” It remains unclear what prompted the exchange.
Pregame appearance and recovery
Butler did make an appearance during pregame warmups before Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Clippers. He is still a long way from returning to game action while rehabbing his torn ACL.
Team outlook
The Warriors face the Clippers in the Play-In Game without Butler. Even if they advance, expectations remain modest for a deep postseason run.
Fans can only watch Butler’s recovery progress now. There is optimism for the following season.
