Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III nearly recorded a triple-double in Tuesday's Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, finishing a 99-88 road victory with 20 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, and two steals in 41 minutes. He went 7-for-20 from the field, including 2-for-8 from downtown, and had a quiet night at the free-throw line this time around, going 4-for-6. Butler III helped Golden State to overcome the loss of Stephen Curry (hamstring) in the contest and is expected to take on extra responsibilities on the offensive end going forward if Curry must sit out additional time. Over the last three games, Butler III has averaged 22.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 7.7 assists.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (pelvis) is good to go for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters during his pregame press conference that Butler is "doing fine" and is "ready to play." The Warriors have listed the veteran forward as probable on the injury report. Kerr's remarks indicate that he will be upgraded to available before tip-off. Despite dealing with a pelvic contusion, Butler III delivered a high-level performance in Game 4 and is expected to do the same on Wednesday night, as the Warriors aim to close out the series.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (pelvis) is listed as probable for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. The veteran star missed Game 3 of the series due to a pelvic contusion but returned for Monday's Game 4, and it appears the Warriors will have Butler III available on Wednesday night. Butler III moved a bit gingerly at times on Monday, but the pelvic injury did not affect his performance, as the six-time All-Star led the Warriors with 27 points, adding five rebounds, six assists, and one block in 40 minutes.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III netted a team-high 27 points on 7-for-12 shooting in Monday's 109-106 win over the Houston Rockets. After returning to the lineup from a pelvic contusion, Butler needed some time to get going, scoring only four points in the first quarter. But he turned out to be a key figure in the contest, finishing 12-for-12 from the free-throw line and picking up five rebounds, six assists, and one block with zero turnovers in 40 minutes. With Playoff Jimmy in top form, the Warriors are well-placed to end the series in five games on Wednesday.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (pelvis) is officially active for Monday's meeting with the Rockets. He also won't be on a minutes restriction. The veteran had 25 points and five steals in Game 1. Yet, he suffered a pelvic contusion the following contest, limiting him to only seven minutes and keeping him off the floor for Game 3. With Butler back in the lineup, Jonathan Kuminga will likely head back to the bench, possibly even falling out of the rotation altogether.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler (pelvis) won't play on Saturday against the Rockets. He had 25 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and five steals in Game 1. However, the veteran was injured in Game 2, limiting him to only seven minutes of action. Without Butler, Moses Moody, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Brandin Podziemski should all benefit on the scoring end. Jonathan Kuminga, who had 11 points in Game 2, might also remain in the rotation, potentially even entering the starting lineup.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (pelvis) has officially been listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Houston Rockets on Saturday. On Friday, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said that "there's a chance he plays" after the veteran forward suffered a hard fall in Wednesday's Game 2. "I'm relatively optimistic," Kerr said. "I mean, Jimmy is Jimmy. We know he's willing to play through anything, so we'll see. I mean, this is a day-to-day thing for sure, and we'll see how he feels tomorrow, but I think there's a chance he plays." Jonathan Kuminga is expected to fill most of Butler III's minutes if he can't play on Saturday.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (glute) was diagnosed with a deep glute contusion after his MRI didn't show any fractures or structural damage. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the six-time All-Star is in "serious jeopardy" of missing Game 3 against the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Butler was going up for a rebound and was undercut by Amen Thompson before falling straight on his glute/lower back, so the fact that the MRI didn't reveal any serious damage is a breath of relief for the Warriors. If he's unable to play, Jonathan Kuminga could see some big minutes again, while Quinten Post will likely see an increase in usage as well.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (pelvis) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday after experiencing a hard fall in Wednesday's Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. The six-time All-Star was limited to eight minutes in the contest, leaving the floor with 1:51 remaining in the first quarter. According to Draymond Green, Butler told his teammates that "he feels good." Butler will have two days to recover before Game 3. His exit on Wednesday opened the door for Jonathan Kuminga to re-enter the rotation. Playing for the first time since April 11, Kuminga recorded 11 points, three rebounds, two assists, and one block in 26 minutes. He may play a larger role again in Game 3 if Butler is unavailable.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (thigh) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's play-in game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The veteran star injured his left thigh in a collision with Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard during Sunday's regular-season finale, but he pushed through the issue, and it won't prevent him from playing in Tuesday's crucial game. Butler III recorded his highest-scoring game as a Warrior on Sunday, finishing with 30 points, and he has built up strong momentum for the postseason, averaging 27.3 points over his last three games.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (back) will return to action on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. A back issue kept the veteran forward sidelined on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers, but he is ready to rejoin the lineup on Monday, with the team upgrading his status from probable to available. In eight games as a Warrior, Butler has averaged 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.3 steals, while the team has posted a 7-1 record with him in the lineup.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (back) is probable for Monday's contest against Charlotte. The 35-year-old missed Saturday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers, opening the door for Quinten Post (ankle) to enter the starting lineup and finish with 16 points, nine rebounds, one block, and one steal. Yet, with Butler expected to return, Post will likely head back to the bench, assuming he is cleared to suit up. Butler has struggled in his last two appearances, combining for 11 points. However, he should turn thing around versus one of the worst teams in the National Basketball Association.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (back) won't play on Saturday against Philadelphia. The veteran has been bothered by back spasms, so he won't be out there versus his former team. He's struggled of late, amassing only 11 points in the last two games. Hopefully, the time off will help Butler get back on track. But while he is out, Gary Payton II and Buddy Hield are the favorites to enter the starting lineup.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against Philadelphia. The veteran hasn't missed a game since being acquired by the Warriors. However, back spasms may be enough to keep him off the floor on Saturday. Butler is a must-start if he's available, despite combining for only 11 points in the last two games. But if he doesn't suit up, Buddy Hield and Gary Payton II will be in line for more work.

According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler will play on Saturday against the Bulls. The veteran was recently acquired by the Warriors after suiting up for the Heat since the 2019-20 campaign. Throughout Butler's career, he has been a multi-time All-Star, averaging 18.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.6 steals in 839 regular-season games with the Bulls, Timberwolves, 76ers, and Heat. However, he's had issues staying healthy over the years, logging 65 games or fewer in every season since 2016-2017. Butler, who could have a few more productive years up ahead, may see less than the 30.6 minutes he's averaged throughout the season. But the 35-year-old should remain starting in all fantasy lineups. With Butler back in the mix, Brandin Podziemski will likely head back to the bench, lowering his fantasy ceiling.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler has been cleared to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Butler was traded from the Miami Heat to the Warriors on Wednesday. As a result, Butler wasn't able to make his team debut on Thursday, but appears to be in line to play this weekend. Butler hasn't played an NBA game since January 21 due to his suspension in Miami. That being said, Butler might be limited during his first game with the Warriors. Regardless, fantasy managers in season-long formats should still get Butler in there. It'll be interesting to see how Butler blends with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green in Golden State.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is expected to join the team in Los Angeles for their game on Thursday against the Lakers, but he is not yet ready to make his debut. The Warriors will be short-handed without him after sending Andrew Wiggins, Lindy Waters III, Kyle Anderson, and Dennis Schroder out in the trade to land Butler. Butler's debut with the Warriors could come Saturday in Chicago, where he used to play for the Bulls, or later on the team's trip against the Bucks, Mavs, or Rockets in the coming week. Without Butler available, Brandin Podziemski, Buddy Hield, and Quinten Post should be in for enough work to be streaming options and DFS bargain plays.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has been traded to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. It seemed that Butler had burned his bridge to Golden State a few days ago, but that doesn't appear to be the case. Butler will head over to the Warriors in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson, and a first-round pick. The Warriors are attempting to go all-in here by adding a superstar in the hopes of possibly getting one more ring before maybe heading into a rebuild. Butler has talked his way off multiple teams, but he is a legitimate difference maker when he's on the court. He hasn't played since late January due to a suspension, but Butler is a top-50 contributor when he's available. Butler also signed a two-year, $121 million extension with the Warriors as part of the trade. It appears Butler is going to be sticking around in Golden State for a few more seasons.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Miami Heat are suspending forwardJimmy Butler indefinitely. Butler was supposed to play on Monday against Orlando after missing two consecutive contests, but he left the morning shootaround after hearing that he wouldn't be in the starting lineup. With the 35-year-old out once again, Haywood Highsmith will likely be moved into the starting five. Highsmith went scoreless in 21 minutes during his last outing on Saturday against the Nets.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will sit out the rest of the week. Sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday that Miami plans to suspend Butler for two more games for missing the team's flight to Milwaukee. Miami faces the Bucks on Thursday and visits the Nets on Saturday. Butler only recently returned from a seven-game team suspension for "multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team." Nikola Jovic went on a bit of a tear with Butler out of the lineup. Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s fantasy stock also receives a boost due to his absence.