Jimmy Butler updates on his rehab progress

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler has progressed to very light on-court activities as he recovers from a torn ACL sustained in January. Speaking at the team's media day on September 28, 2026, Butler stated that his rehab testing numbers are ahead of schedule. The organization confirmed he will remain in an individual rehabilitation phase and miss the first half of the 2026–27 season.

Entering his third season with Golden State, the veteran forward adopted a reserved approach compared to his previous media day antics. Butler noted that he remains strictly focused on regaining full health and returning to full team drills with his teammates.