Jimmy Butler Pledges to Play for Warriors' NBA G League Affiliate During Knee Injury Rehab

Amid his recovery from a torn ACL, Jimmy Butler stated his desire this week to play a rehab game for the Golden State Warriors' G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors, before making his way back onto an NBA court.

Speaking to Nick Friedell of The Athletic, Butler said, "I'm going down to Santa Cruz to hoop. ... It may not be for long, but I'm going to play in Santa Cruz. I'm playing in a f--king game."

Butler's 2025-26 season was cut short when he tore his ACL in January, and although no official timeline for his return has been released by the Warriors, the 37-year-old veteran has grand plans in mind for his road to recovery.

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