Jimmy Butler Injury Update: Warriors Star’s Expected Return Date

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 15, 2026 10:43 PM ET

Jimmy Butler Injury Update: Warriors Star’s Expected Return Date

Jimmy Butler suffered a torn ACL on January 19, 2026. The injury occurred during a game at Chase Center. He will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

Injury details and season context

Butler sustained the ACL tear while playing for the Golden State Warriors. It was his first season in Golden State after a trade at the 2025 deadline. He had averaged 20 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.5 steals in 38 games, shooting 51.9 percent.

Surgery and recovery timeline

Butler underwent successful ACL reconstruction surgery on February 9, 2026. The team has said formal progress reports will wait until early next season. Typical recovery for this injury ranges from nine to 12 months.

Expected return

Given the timeline, the Warriors expect he could miss the start of the 2026-27 campaign. Sources have said a mid-season return is possible. For fans tracking a Jimmy Butler injury update and the Warriors star’s expected return date, a return during the middle of next season is the working expectation.

Updates and on-court sightings

In mid-February, Butler sent a message to season-ticket holders about his rehab. He promised to attack his recovery and return to playing for the fans. By April 12, he was seen off crutches during pregame warmups in Los Angeles.

Team impact and Play-In status

Butler is officially ruled out for Golden State’s Play-In Tournament game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He had joked on Instagram after being listed as doubtful, but the team placed him on the out list. The Play-In matchup tips off at 7 p.m. PST on Amazon Prime Video.

Moses Moody: torn patellar tendon on March 23, out for season.
Quinten Post: right foot injury, to be re-evaluated this week.
Stephen Curry: missed more than two months earlier with runner’s knee.

What this means for Golden State

The Warriors entered the stretch with multiple key absences. Butler’s season-ending injury removed a veteran scoring and defensive presence. The club now prepares for the Play-In without him and plans rehabilitation next season.

Filmogaz.com will continue to monitor official updates as the Warriors release more information. Fans should expect sparse public updates until Butler progresses further into rehab.