Jimmy Butler Injury Update
Jimmy Butler is currently dealing with soreness in his left knee after leaving the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Oklahoma City Thunder and has been ruled out for the rest of that matchup. 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) shared on X that Jimmy Butler just went to the locker room with a slight limp.
The Warriors announced during the second half that Butler would not return, officially listing the issue as a “sore left knee,” which is never the phrase fans want to see on the injury report, especially for a star who thrives on physical play. As of now, there is no detailed MRI result or long-term timetable shared publicly, so the situation sits in that frustrating gray area: serious enough to end the night, not yet clear enough to predict the next few weeks.
What makes this a bit more worrying is the context. Butler already came into the Thunder game listed as questionable after a hard fall against the New Orleans Pelicans left him with a gluteal contusion, and the Warriors only cleared him shortly before tip-off.
Add in the fact that Golden State is already managing other injuries in the lineup, and every limp or wince starts to feel 10 times louder for fans. Anyone who has followed Butler’s career knows he usually plays through pain, which is exactly why seeing him shut down mid-game sends up a red flag.
What Happened to Jimmy Butler?
Jimmy Butler exited the game against the Thunder after appearing to tweak something on a baseline play, briefly returned, and then left again before halftime, later being ruled out with left knee soreness. On the play that set everything off, Butler stumbled, lost his shoe, and limped off during a timeout, heading to the locker room while the action moved the other way, one of those awkward sequences where everyone watching suddenly forgets the score and stares only at the player. Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) shared on X that Jimmy Butler is not on the floor for the second half after showing discomfort following a play in the second quarter.
He did come back to the floor and logged more minutes, but by halftime, he was clearly not right and did not re-emerge for the third quarter. Shortly after, Warriors PR made it official: Butler was done for the night with a sore left knee, finishing with 6 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist on 2-of-7 shooting in just 15 minutes. For a player who normally cranks up the intensity as games go on, that early shutdown felt like someone cutting the music mid-song, especially as Golden State’s bench tried to mount a comeback without him.
In the short term, this likely means more minutes and responsibility for wings like Gary Payton II and others on the depth chart while the team takes a closer look at Butler’s knee and decides how cautious to be. Given his recent fall and existing listing on the injury report, it would not be surprising if the Warriors lean conservative with back-to-backs and high-mileage stretches, even if the final diagnosis is “just” soreness.
Jimmy Butler Stats
Before this latest injury scare, Jimmy Butler had been putting up strong numbers for the Warriors this season, averaging around 20 points, 5–6 rebounds, and 5 assists per game on efficient shooting. Those are classic Butler lines: not empty-calorie stats, but across-the-board contributions that show up in late-game possessions, defensive rotations, and all the dirty work that doesn’t always make highlight reels.
Looking back at last season, Butler averaged 17.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in 55 games, showing that even with age and mileage, the all-around production remained high. That combination of scoring, playmaking, and toughness is exactly why this knee issue feels so crucial for Golden State’s hopes. This is not a plug-and-play role.
For now, the key storyline is simple: the Warriors need their two-way engine healthy, and fans will be refreshing injury reports until there’s a clear update on how serious this sore left knee really is.
Disclaimer
Jimmy Butler injury details based on the latest reports as of December 3, 2025. Status may change; no official MRI results yet. Updates from Warriors, NBA sources. Not medical advice—check team sites for real-time info. Past injuries (glute, back) noted for context only.
