In his second season with the Golden State Warriors, Jimmy Butler faced a major setback with a torn ACL, sidelining him for the rest of the season. This injury dealt a blow to the Warriors’ championship hopes, as Stephen Curry had to take on a larger role. The situation took another hit when Curry himself went down with a knee injury.
Butler recently made headlines with a viral clip from the Indian Wells Open. In the video, he humorously pointed fingers at his former team, the Miami Heat, for the rocky end to his time there.
The clip also showed Butler playfully trying to recruit tennis star Coco Gauff to back the Warriors after she expressed her admiration for Curry. “By the way, your team hurt me.
The Heat hurt me. Switch alliances.
And remember, Steph is on my team now, so everybody loves Steph,” Butler quipped.
Butler's final days with the Heat were marked by challenges, including multiple suspensions and tense exchanges with team president Pat Riley. Despite these issues, Butler has consistently expressed his love for Miami, though it was clear his enthusiasm for staying with the franchise had waned.
Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz recently mentioned Butler’s visit to his match, even as Butler focused on rehabbing his knee. “Yeah, he’s my guy.
He told me, ‘You know I was just doing my rehab really close, so I’m gonna show up to watch you.’ I was really happy that he could come despite everything he’s been through,” Alcaraz shared.
Meanwhile, the Warriors continue to face challenges without Butler and Curry. Curry’s return remains uncertain, and updates on Butler’s recovery are scarce. The expectation is that Butler will be back on the court in the 2026-27 season, leaving fans eagerly awaiting his return.