Jimmy Butler has been diagnosed with a deep glute muscle contusion following an MRI, sources told ESPN. Butler suffered the injury in the first half of Game 2. Butler's status for the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 against the Houston Rockets is in serious jeopardy, though the diagnosis represents the best-case scenario as the examination revealed no fracture or structural … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Diagnosed With Deep Glute Contusion, No Structural Damage
Jimmy Butler Leaves Game 2 In First Half With Pelvic Contusion, Will Undergo MRI On Thursday
Jimmy Butler exited Game 2 of the Golden State Warriors' first round series against the Houston Rockets in the first half with a pelvic contusion. Butler landed hard on the floor after a collision with Amen Thompson. Butler initially stayed in the game, but soon was subbed out and headed to the locker room. Butler will undergo an MRI on Thursday. The Warriors and Rockets will … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Leaves Game 2 In First Half With Pelvic Contusion, Will Undergo MRI On Thursday
Heat Interest In Andrew Wiggins Gave Warriors Advantage For Jimmy Butler Trade
The Miami Heat's interest in Andrew Wiggins gave the Golden State Warriors an advantage in the Jimmy Butler trade sweepstakes, according to Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard. The Warriors ended up acquiring Butler in a five-team deal, with Wiggins moving to the Heat. Kawakami adds that the Warriors didn't have to "bid up" past giving up Wiggins and a protected … [Read more...] about Heat Interest In Andrew Wiggins Gave Warriors Advantage For Jimmy Butler Trade
Jimmy Butler: Stephen Curry ‘Going To Be The Reason That We Do Win It All’
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 95-85 in Game 1 of their first round series in what was a gritty playoff game reminiscent of the 1990s. Stephen Curry had 31 points, while Jimmy Butler had 25. Butler walked away from the win confident of the Warriors' chances of not only getting past the Rockets but also winning the 2025 NBA championship. "Like I always … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler: Stephen Curry ‘Going To Be The Reason That We Do Win It All’
Monte McNair, Kings Mutually Part Ways
The Sacramento Kings and general manager Monte McNair are mutually parting ways, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. McNair had been in the role for five seasons and won NBA executive of the year in 2023. The Kings had a .488 win percentage under McNair. They had a .362 win percentage in the previous 15 years before McNair's hire. The Kings lost to the Mavs in the play-in … [Read more...] about Monte McNair, Kings Mutually Part Ways