Warriors’ Hopes Raised as Jimmy Butler ‘Ramping Up’ for Return

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is ramping up his recovery following surgery for a torn ACL suffered in January. Head coach Steve Kerr noted that Butler completed a full workout in uniform ahead of the Warriors' recent victory over the Orlando Magic. The development comes as Golden State has surged to seven consecutive victories following an initial slow start.

While Butler stated that his rehabilitation metrics are ahead of schedule, the Warriors have avoided establishing a specific return timeline for the 37-year-old. Deveney suggests a potential comeback could take place between Thanksgiving and Christmas as Butler nears the 10-month post-surgery mark, though the franchise plans to remain cautious.