Overview
- Butler landed awkwardly after contact with Davion Mitchell at the 7:41 mark of the third quarter, was unable to put weight on his right leg, and was ruled out with a right knee injury.
- The Warriors said Butler would undergo an MRI Monday night and offered no timetable, with Steve Kerr describing the mood as subdued and concerned.
- Before exiting, Butler had 17 points in 21 minutes against his former team as Golden State beat Miami 135-112, with Brandin Podziemski scoring 24 off the bench.
- Butler has a history of right‑knee issues, including a meniscus tear in 2018 and an MCL sprain in 2024, which adds context to the team’s concern.
- Golden State was already managing absences — De’Anthony Melton sat for left knee management and Draymond Green was out with an ankle sprain but is expected back Tuesday — with the win moving the Warriors to 25-19 before hosting the Raptors.