What happened
Jimmy Butler said his right ACL recovery is progressing and that surgery went well, adding that he is already back on the floor doing some running and jogging during training camp. He did not give an exact return date, but the article says he and Golden State have one in mind.
Butler said he expects to come back strong after missing time, insisting he will not return as a "bum a** player" and saying he wants to help the Warriors chase another playoff run. Steve Kerr said Butler’s absence immediately removed a swagger and confidence from the team.
Golden State still does not have a confirmed date for Butler’s debut, so his availability remains a major rotation variable for the season opener in Los Angeles. Until he is cleared, the Warriors must keep planning without a veteran scorer Kerr says changes the team’s tone.
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Original reporting: Warriors' Jimmy Butler says he won't be 'a bum-a** player' upon return from torn ACL — Yahoo Sports ↗