Butler's Sweet Treats Seal Eagles' Triumph!
Jan 19, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) between plays against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images It’s been almost two months since Jimmy Butler suffered the ACL tear that ended his season. He underwent surgery on the ligament over five weeks ago and has continued his rehab since.
For today’s game in Washington, D. C. , against the Wizards, he took a big step forward by finally joining the team on a road trip.
Naturally, Butler was asked about his recovery post-game, and admitted to doing well overall. Things are on track for him to make a return, but of course, with it being an ACL tear, one can never be too cautious about rushing back. The 25-26 season is effectively over for Butler, who’ll just spend the next few months cheering his fellow Warriors on.
As for when he can return, Butler doesn’t have a definitive answer. “I do want to come back, we all know that. I can’t say when.
Obviously, as early as I can to help my guys win some games,” Butler told the Golden State Warriors media after the 125-117 win over the Wizards. “Whenever my body’s ready, I promise I’m trying to get back out there. ” Typically, an ACL tear takes anywhere from six to twelve months for a full recovery.