Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Team-high seven assists in win
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Butler had six points (2-5 FG, 2-2 FT), seven assists, five rebounds and one steal in 28 minutes during Thursday's 130-104 victory over the Kings.
Butler delivered his lowest scoring outing in March and tied his second-lowest mark in points since being traded to the Warriors. However, the veteran forward led the club in assists and has recorded at least five assists in four of his last five outings. In that five-game span, Butler has averaged 18.2 points, 6.4 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 34.0 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Triple-doubles in win
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Butler had 15 points (4-10 FG, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and three steals across 35 minutes during Monday's 130-120 win over the Trail Blazers.
Butler picked up his first triple-double as a Warrior, and the 18th total for his career. He's had a solid start to his Golden State career despite a lower usage rate than he's accustomed to, posting 17.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.3 steals on 45.6 percent shooting from the field.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Productive night in win Saturday
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Butler amassed 26 points (9-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds and five assists across 37 minutes during Saturday's 115-110 victory over Detroit.
The veteran forward tied Draymond Green for the team-high mark in rebounds while finishing as the club's second-leading scorer behind Stephen Curry (32 points). Butler has racked up 20 or more points in five of his 12 outings since being traded to the Warriors on Feb. 5. He has averaged 17.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.2 steals across 31.6 minutes per contest during that 12-game span. The 35-year-old was solid from beyond the arc Saturday, though he has delivered a lackluster performance from beyond the arc this season. He has shot only 20.0 percent from three-point range since joining the Warriors.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Hits for 25 in Brooklyn
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Butler posted 25 points (7-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 10-10 FT), two rebounds, six assists and three steals in 35 minutes during Thursday's 121-119 victory over the Nets.
The performance tied his best scoring effort so far with Golden State, a mark he set Feb. 8 against the Bulls in his Warriors debut. Over 11 appearances with his new club, Butler has averaged 17.1 points, 5.4 assists, 5.0 boards and 1.3 steals, and Thursday's performance was a step in the right direction when it comes to his efficiency -- he's shooting just 45.1 percent from the floor and a woeful 14.3 percent (3-for-21) from beyond the arc during that stretch.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Scores 19 points in win
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Butler notched 19 points (6-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 114-102 win over the Knicks.
Butler played in his 10th game for the Warriors since being acquired via trade just before the deadline in a deal with the Heat. While he hasn't posted eye-popping numbers, he's a consistent secondary scoring weapon. That said, things have been trending in the wrong direction for the veteran forward. He reached the 20-point mark in his first three appearances with the club but hasn't hit that mark since. In fact, he's averaging just 13.0 points while shooting 43.4 percent from the floor, including a 7.7 percent from three-point range, since the All-Star break.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Reaches double figures in return
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Butler notched 19 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four assists, three rebounds and one steal over 31 minutes in Monday's 119-101 win over Charlotte.
Butler returned Monday after missing Golden State's previous game due to back spasms, contributing offensively while finishing as one of five Warriors with a double-digit point total in a winning effort. Since joining Golden State in early February, Butler has reached double figures in scoring in seven of his nine appearances.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Will play Monday
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Butler (back) is available in Monday's game against Charlotte.
After missing Saturday's loss to the 76ers with back spasms, Butler will return to action Monday. The star forward should be able to handle his normal workload. Over eight appearances with Golden State, Butler has averaged 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.3 steals in 30.1 minutes while shooting 43.3 percent from the field.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Likely to return Monday
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Butler (back) is listed as probable for Monday's game against Charlotte.
Butler was sidelined for Saturday's loss against the 76ers due to back spasms, which was his first missed game as a Warrior. The issue doesn't appear to be a long-term concern for the moment, and he is expected to be available to play Monday. Butler has averaged 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.3 steals over 30.1 minutes per game across his eight outings with Golden State.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Downgraded to out Saturday
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Butler (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the 76ers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Butler will miss his first game as a Warrior due to back spasms. The superstar forward struggled over his last two outings, totaling 11 points on 4-for-15 shooting, and it's unclear when he'll suit up again. His next chance to do so will come Monday in Charlotte, which is the first half of a back-to-back set for the Warriors. In Butler's absence, Buddy Hield, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, Gary Payton and Gui Santos are candidates for increased roles.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Working through back spasms
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Butler is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the 76ers due to back spasms, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.
Butler has struggled over his last two outings, accumulating just 11 points on 4-for-15 shooting. Part of that shooting slump could be attributed to back spasms, which has put him in jeopardy of missing his first game as a member of the Warriors. Butler's absence would lead to more playing time for Gary Payton, Moses Moody and Buddy Hield.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Chips in 18 points vs. Dallas
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Butler supplied 18 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Sunday's 126-102 victory over Dallas.
Butler didn't stand out in the box score Sunday, but his plus-28 point differential was second-best on the Warriors behind Brandin Podziemski (plus-30). Butler has made only one three-pointer across six games with Golden State, but so far, he has seamlessly fit into the offense alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Butler is averaging 20.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.5 steals over 31.6 minutes per game with Golden State.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Hits for 21 in Dallas
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Butler totaled 21 points (8-17 FG, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and one block in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 111-107 loss to the Mavericks.
The 35-year-old forward has scored at least 20 points in three straight games since making his Warriors debut. Butler is looking like a good fit alongside Stephen Curry so far, averaging 22.0 points, 6.7 boards, 5.7 assists and 1.7 steals for his new club. He seems to be focusing his scoring efforts inside the arc rather than trying to become a new Splash Brother -- Butler has attempted only three three-pointers in his first three games for Golden State and failed to drain any of them.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Productive again Monday
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Butler finished with 20 points (4-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 12-15 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and four steals in 31 minutes during Monday's 125-111 win over the Bucks.
In his second game wearing a Warriors jersey, Butler delivered 20-plus points again while tying his season high in steals. The 35-year-old forward has also been living at the free-throw line since being sent west by the Heat, going 23-for-28 in his first two games for his new club. It's been a bumpy season so far for Butler, but he seems extremely motivated to put together a big finish.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Plays well in debut
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Butler registered 25 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 11-13 FT), four assists, two rebounds, one block and one steal across 29 minutes in Saturday's 132-111 victory over the Bulls.
Making his Warriors debut and his first appearance since Jan. 21, Butler looked engaged and excited to be out of Miami. His 25 points were his most since Dec. 16, and he helped Golden State snap a three-game losing streak. Butler played only 29 minutes, but that number should grow as he gets acclimated to his new squad.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Cleared to debut Saturday
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Butler (recently traded) has been cleared to play against the Bulls on Saturday, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Butler was traded by the Heat to the Warriors on Wednesday in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, Dennis Schroder and a protected 2025 first-round pick. Butler wasn't able to make his Warriors debut against the Lakers on Thursday, but he will suit up alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green on Saturday. In the 22 games prior to his first suspension from the Heat in early January, Butler averaged 17.6 points on 55.2 percent shooting, 5.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.2 steals over 30.8 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Trending toward debut Saturday
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Butler is trending toward making his Warriors debut in Saturday's game against Chicago, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
The Warriors agreed in principle Wednesday to a deal that sends Butler to Goldne State, but since multiple players involved in the five-team trade still need to pass physicals, the deal has not yet been finalized. Before being suspended by the Heat for the third time in less than a month in late January for conduct detrimental to the team, Butler had averaged 17.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 30.6 minutes per game over 25 appearances. Butler has reportedly kept himself in playing shape amid his latest suspension, so he could be ready to handle something close to a full workload if he's able to make his Warriors debut Saturday.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Won't debut Thursday
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Butler (recently traded) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Lakers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Though the Warriors agreed Wednesday to a multi-team deal that will send Butler to Golden State, the veteran forward will have to wait to make his team debut while the trade is still in the process of being finalized. Butler hadn't played since Jan. 21 after being suspended by the Heat prior to being traded, but the 35-year-old has reportedly kept himself in shape and healthy during his layoff from game action, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes. Assuming the Warriors are satisfied with his conditioning, Butler could be thrust into a big-minute role right away if the trade is made official prior to the team's next game Saturday versus the Bulls.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Shipped to Golden State
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The Warriors acquired Butler from the Heat on Wednesday in exchange for forwards Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson, guard Dennis Schroder and a protected 2025 first-round pick, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Butler had been suspended indefinitely by Miami since Jan. 27 for conduct detrimental to the team but will get a chance at a fresh start with the Warriors. The veteran forward likely won't be available for Golden State's next two games Wednesday in Utah and Thursday in Los Angeles while all players involved in the trade need to pass physicals before the deal is official, but once active, expect Butler to fill Wiggins' vacated spot in the starting lineup. While Stephen Curry will likely still rank as the Warriors' primary offensive option, Butler should come close to matching or exceeding the 19.9 percent usage rate he held down with Miami this season, given Golden State's lack of other ball-dominant players. In order to facilitate the trade, Charania relays that Butler has declined his 2025-26 player option and has agreed to a two-year, $121 million extension with the Warriors.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Suspended at least five games
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The Heat announced Monday that Butler has been suspended indefinitely without pay for a period of no fewer than five games due to "a continued pattern of disregard of team rules, engaging in conduct detrimental to the team and intentionally withholding services."
Butler has now been suspended on three occasions by the team this month, with his latest ban coming after he walked out of the team's morning shootaround after being informed that he would come off the bench for Monday's game against the Magic, per Shams Charania of ESPN. As a result of Butler's latest transgression, the Heat will hold him out through the Feb. 6 trade deadline, presumably with the hope of finding a suitor for the star forward before then. Haywood Highsmith is slated to start at small forward Monday, and he should be a beneficiary of additional minutes along with reserves Jaime Jaquez (illness), Duncan Robinson, Terry Rozier and Nikola Jovic for the duration of Butler's suspension.
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Heat's Jimmy Butler: Another suspension on tap
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The Heat are expected to suspend Butler indefinitely prior to Monday's game against the Magic, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
After being suspended for the second time this month last week after missing a team flight, Butler was on track to return to action Monday against the Magic following a two-game absence. However, he reportedly walked out of the Heat's morning shootaround after learning that he wouldn't be in the starting lineup Monday, which will prompt Miami to suspend him for a minimum of five games, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. The suspension will last through the Feb. 6 trade deadline, and the Heat will presumably look to move the disgruntled six-time All-Star before then. Haywood Highsmith will start at small forward in place of Butler on Monday.
