Before the injury, Butler offered a strong late-career resurgence, averaging 20 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.5 steals on 51.9% shooting in 38 games this season.
ACL injuries typically require nine to 12 months of recovery, and expectations within the organization point to a delayed start to next season, with a return potentially in the middle of the 2026-27 campaign.
Butler underwent ACL surgery on February 9, and no further injury updates are expected until early in the next season. He posted a message to Warriors fans reaffirming his commitment to rehab and a return to the court.
His absence comes amid a slew of injuries for Golden State, with Moses Moody out for the season with a torn patellar tendon and Quinten Post sidelined with a right foot injury, though Post could be re-evaluated if the team advances in the Play-In.
With Butler sidelined for the Play-In and likely the start of next season, Golden State’s playoff hopes have been significantly affected. The Play-In game against the Clippers tips off at 7 p.m. Pacific on Amazon Prime Video.
