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Jimmy Butler Progressing in ACL Rehab with January–February 2027 Return Target

Golden State will keep Butler on a checkpoint-based program that limits him to individual work at training camp and makes his midseason availability a key factor for roster decisions.

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Timberwolves Reshape Around LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards with Kuminga Added to Starting Five

Butler’s Workout Footage Fuels Hope of Christmas Return

Trail Blazers Launch 'Call Ja' Hotline to Welcome Ja Morant

Memphis Pivots to Cameron Boozer as Franchise Cornerstone

Tyrese Haliburton Says He’s Healthy and Back to Full Basketball Work

Mavericks Weigh Keeping Kyrie Irving or Rebuilding Around Cooper Flagg

Anthony Davis Details Big Goals, Calls Wizards 'A Very Bad Team'

USC Adds Colgate Guard Jalen Cox From Transfer Portal

Wizards Update: Trae Young Ramps Up, Anthony Davis Not Yet Cleared

No. 18 Michigan State Routs Northwestern 104-68 on Senior Day

Ole Miss’ McPhee-McCuin Clarifies SEC Tournament Remark as Rebels Top Tennessee

Jayson Tatum Ramps Up Rehab as Celtics Keep Return Timetable Open

Mavericks Weigh Delaying Kyrie Irving’s Comeback Until Next Season

Wake Forest Edges Florida State 69-68 After Costly Turnover

ESPN: Kyrie Irving Unlikely to Return Before Trade Deadline, Season Status Uncertain

Oklahoma State Downs No. 25 UCF 87-76 Behind Fallah, Clary

Indiana Beats Washington 90-80 Behind Wilkerson’s Late Burst

No. 2 Texas Routs No. 13 Baylor 89-54, First 30-Point Loss Since 2006

Darius Garland Misses Opener, Says Return Is 'Pretty Close'