Anthony Slater: Jimmy Butler worked out on the practice court pregame, per source. Medical team held him out to give body two more days to heal, but there’s a belief he will be back for Game 4 on Monday night with the Warriors searching for 3-1 series lead over the Rockets.
Source: Bluesky
Source: Bluesky
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Jimmy Butler is officially ruled out for the Warriors in Game 3
nbcsports.com/nba/news/jimmy… – 7:46 PM
Jimmy Butler is officially ruled out for the Warriors in Game 3
nbcsports.com/nba/news/jimmy… – 7:46 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Jimmy Butler is officially out tonight for the Warriors. Didn’t get the ultimate Rick Celebrini green light. Monday night’s Game 4 appears the new target. – 7:35 PM
Jimmy Butler is officially out tonight for the Warriors. Didn’t get the ultimate Rick Celebrini green light. Monday night’s Game 4 appears the new target. – 7:35 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Warriors Jimmy Butler (pelvic contusion) is OUT for tonight’s game 3 vs #Rockets. – 7:35 PM
#Warriors Jimmy Butler (pelvic contusion) is OUT for tonight’s game 3 vs #Rockets. – 7:35 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
Previewing Rockets-Warriors Game 3 with @anthonyVslater — the inescapable Jimmy Butler factor, Houston’s issues with Golden State’s 1-3-1, Jonathan Kuminga’s importance and more.
New for @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/63095… – 7:48 PM
Previewing Rockets-Warriors Game 3 with @anthonyVslater — the inescapable Jimmy Butler factor, Houston’s issues with Golden State’s 1-3-1, Jonathan Kuminga’s importance and more.
New for @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/63095… – 7:48 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Steve Kerr says there’s a chance Jimmy Butler could play on Saturday but that his injury is similar to Steph Curry’s tailbone contusion pain tolerance issue from earlier this season. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 6:21 PM
Steve Kerr says there’s a chance Jimmy Butler could play on Saturday but that his injury is similar to Steph Curry’s tailbone contusion pain tolerance issue from earlier this season. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 6:21 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Jimmy Butler and Gary Payton II are both questionable for Game 3 vs Rockets tomorrow night. Payton has a right shoulder strain. Brandin Podziemksi isn’t listed on the injury report after battling that recent stomach illness. – 5:37 PM
Jimmy Butler and Gary Payton II are both questionable for Game 3 vs Rockets tomorrow night. Payton has a right shoulder strain. Brandin Podziemksi isn’t listed on the injury report after battling that recent stomach illness. – 5:37 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Steve Kerr says he is “relatively optimistic” about Jimmy Butler playing tomorrow. “I think there’s a chance he plays.” – 4:13 PM
Steve Kerr says he is “relatively optimistic” about Jimmy Butler playing tomorrow. “I think there’s a chance he plays.” – 4:13 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Jimmy Butler diagnosed with pelvis, gluteal contusion; Game 3 status questionable sportando.basketball/en/jimmy-butle… – 3:37 PM
Jimmy Butler diagnosed with pelvis, gluteal contusion; Game 3 status questionable sportando.basketball/en/jimmy-butle… – 3:37 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
At the top of the hour I’m hosting Beyond the Arc with @bradbotkincbs to talk Jimmy Butler’s glute, Clippers/Nuggets, Knicks/Pistons and preview Lakers/Wolves Game 3!
youtube.com/live/3xeQolZWF… – 11:44 AM
At the top of the hour I’m hosting Beyond the Arc with @bradbotkincbs to talk Jimmy Butler’s glute, Clippers/Nuggets, Knicks/Pistons and preview Lakers/Wolves Game 3!
youtube.com/live/3xeQolZWF… – 11:44 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“You don’t have someone else. When Steph Curry has to check out of the game…good luck.”
@adaniels33 on the grim outlook for the Warriors chances against the Rockets without Jimmy Butler.
Hear Antonio Daniels with @WorldWideWob weekdays from 1-4pm ET on NBA Radio! pic.x.com/1QTYhMAoGs – 11:38 AM
“You don’t have someone else. When Steph Curry has to check out of the game…good luck.”
@adaniels33 on the grim outlook for the Warriors chances against the Rockets without Jimmy Butler.
Hear Antonio Daniels with @WorldWideWob weekdays from 1-4pm ET on NBA Radio! pic.x.com/1QTYhMAoGs – 11:38 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Can confirm the Jimmy Butler MRI revealed no structural damage. Deep glute bruise that will be managed on a constant basis in lead up to Saturday night’s Game 3. Source described his status as a true questionable depending on response to treatment.
ESPN first to report. – 10:43 PM
Can confirm the Jimmy Butler MRI revealed no structural damage. Deep glute bruise that will be managed on a constant basis in lead up to Saturday night’s Game 3. Source described his status as a true questionable depending on response to treatment.
ESPN first to report. – 10:43 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Sources: Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler underwent MRI and results came back clean for any structural damage. It’s a deep glute contusion that can be managed. Expected to be questionable for Game 3 vs. Houston Rockets on Saturday. – 10:35 PM
Sources: Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler underwent MRI and results came back clean for any structural damage. It’s a deep glute contusion that can be managed. Expected to be questionable for Game 3 vs. Houston Rockets on Saturday. – 10:35 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Golden State’s Jimmy Butler has been diagnosed with a deep glute muscle contusion and his status for Game 3 against the Houston Rockets is in serious jeopardy, league sources tell ESPN. This is best case because MRI showed Butler avoided any fracture or structural damage. pic.x.com/nTEjv4QKp7 – 10:33 PM
Golden State’s Jimmy Butler has been diagnosed with a deep glute muscle contusion and his status for Game 3 against the Houston Rockets is in serious jeopardy, league sources tell ESPN. This is best case because MRI showed Butler avoided any fracture or structural damage. pic.x.com/nTEjv4QKp7 – 10:33 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“Bernie Lee, Jimmy Butler’s agent texts me saying, ‘Pray for the bear.’”
@MarcJSpears says Jonathan Kuminga needs to be ready for Warriors-Rockets Game 3, but has “optimism” for Butler’s injury status 👀 pic.x.com/YvZbLL4gQS – 4:12 PM
“Bernie Lee, Jimmy Butler’s agent texts me saying, ‘Pray for the bear.’”
@MarcJSpears says Jonathan Kuminga needs to be ready for Warriors-Rockets Game 3, but has “optimism” for Butler’s injury status 👀 pic.x.com/YvZbLL4gQS – 4:12 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
With Jimmy Butler injured, Jonathan Kuminga had an opportunity last night. He did not seize it.
With @DannyLeroux:
youtube.com/watch?v=q7ABov… – 12:56 PM
With Jimmy Butler injured, Jonathan Kuminga had an opportunity last night. He did not seize it.
With @DannyLeroux:
youtube.com/watch?v=q7ABov… – 12:56 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Jimmy Butler left injured in the Warriors loss to the Rockets last night
Hear @TheFrankIsola react to the star’s injury on The Starting Lineup
pic.x.com/QH4J6T8rdg – 12:39 PM
Jimmy Butler left injured in the Warriors loss to the Rockets last night
Hear @TheFrankIsola react to the star’s injury on The Starting Lineup
pic.x.com/QH4J6T8rdg – 12:39 PMKurt Helin @basketballtalk
Jimmy Butler leaves game after hard fall, Warriors offense struggles in loss to Rockets
Jalen Green had a monster game, hitting 8 3-pointers, Houston played well as a team and earned this win. But Butler’s unknown status (MRI Thursday) is big story.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/jimmy… – 10:38 AM
Jimmy Butler leaves game after hard fall, Warriors offense struggles in loss to Rockets
Jalen Green had a monster game, hitting 8 3-pointers, Houston played well as a team and earned this win. But Butler’s unknown status (MRI Thursday) is big story.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/jimmy… – 10:38 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine is on the air!
🏀 Jimmy Butler Injured in Warriors Loss
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The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine is on the air!
🏀 Jimmy Butler Injured in Warriors Loss
Celtics Up 2-0
Cleveland Rolling📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/NBAPlayoffs2025
📱 Call the Show: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.x.com/hJAYT4d7ux – 7:18 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Jimmy Butler exits Game 2 with injury, MRI scheduled sportando.basketball/en/jimmy-butle… – 2:19 AM
Jimmy Butler exits Game 2 with injury, MRI scheduled sportando.basketball/en/jimmy-butle… – 2:19 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors pull the plug on bruising Game 2 loss in Houston. Series split 1-1 as it heads back to San Francisco. Jimmy Butler’s MRI and recovery will be the biggest storyline during the two off-days. Extra rest of benefit for GSW, but it’ll be one day after all games following G3. – 12:24 AM
Warriors pull the plug on bruising Game 2 loss in Houston. Series split 1-1 as it heads back to San Francisco. Jimmy Butler’s MRI and recovery will be the biggest storyline during the two off-days. Extra rest of benefit for GSW, but it’ll be one day after all games following G3. – 12:24 AM
More on this storyline
Monte Poole: Final: Warriors 104, Rockets 93 -Take 2-1 lead in series -With Jimmy Butler out, Stephen Curry a brilliant 36 -Gary Payton II magnificent: 21 minutes, 16 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, pesky defense and timely plays -Outscored HOU 58-44 in second half -via Bluesky / April 26, 2025
Dalton Johnson: Jimmy Butler is officially OUT with a left pelvic contusion. He’s currently getting up shots right now on the Warriors’ practice court. Absence isn’t expected to be a long one @nbcswarriors.bsky.social -via Bluesky / April 26, 2025
Shams Charania: The Golden State Warriors will rule Jimmy Butler out of Game 3 against the Houston Rockets tonight (8:30 pm ET, ABC), sources tell ESPN. Jonathan Kuminga is starting in his place. -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / April 26, 2025
