Nearly a year later, an injury to Butler has potentially killed the 2025-26 Golden State Warriors' chances of making any sort of run. In Monday's win over Butler's former team, the Miami Heat, Golden State's star forward reportedly tore his right ACL.

Golden State Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy addressed trade speculation surrounding Jimmy Butler after the star suffered a season-ending injury.

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr explained that pairing Jonathan Kuminga with Jimmy Butler made it difficult to add Kuminga to the rotation.

Jonathan Kuminga was back in the Warriors' rotation on Wednesday, and he's back on the fantasy radar as a result.