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Jimmy Butler makes appearance at Warriors' shootaround before regular-season finale vs. Clippers
TL;DR
In a surprising appearance, injured All-Star Jimmy Butler joined the Golden State Warriors for their pregame shootaround before the regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Clippers. Although he moved gingerly and was off crutches, he participated in shooting drills with teammates, including a humorous air-ball during a pass from Steph Curry.
Before the Golden State Warriors' regular-season came to an end on Sunday night, a familiar face joined the team on the court for their pregame shootaround at Los Angeles' Intuit Dome. Injured All-Star forward Jimmy Butler made an appearance while the Warriors warmed up for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Butler got some shots up with his teammates on the court. Steph Curry dished a pass to Butler during shootaround that he hilariously ended up air-balling.
Jimmy Butler, wearing an Iowa State volleyball shirt, is getting some shots up before Clippers-Warriors at Intuit Dome pic.twitter.com/BCNmMP2wYV
— Grant "Money" Mona (@Gmona48) April 12, 2026
Jimmy Butler is with the Warriors in Los Angeles. Just popped out during Steph Curry’s warmup. Moving gingerly but he’s off crutches. pic.twitter.com/LfhGGOj4VL
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 12, 2026
Jimmy Butler pulled up for a quick 3 during Steph’s warmups 😅
(via @ernnytheman) pic.twitter.com/louRccikUs
— TheWarriorsTalk (@TheWarriorsTalk) April 13, 2026
Butler's season came to an end when he suffered a torn ACL injury in his right knee on Jan. 19 against the Miami Heat. Butler underwent successful knee surgery in Los Angeles in early February. Butler has missed the last 37 games for the Warriors as he's been recovering from his knee injury.
In 38 games, Butler averaged 20 points on 51.9% shooting from the field to go along with 5.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game during the 2025-26 campaign prior to his injury.
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Q&A
Why was Jimmy Butler at the Warriors' shootaround before the Clippers game?
Jimmy Butler made an appearance to join the Warriors during their pregame shootaround despite being injured.
How did Jimmy Butler perform during the shootaround with the Warriors?
Butler participated in shooting drills but humorously air-balled a shot during a pass from Steph Curry.
What is the current status of Jimmy Butler's injury?
Jimmy Butler is off crutches but is still moving gingerly as he recovers from his injury.
