Jimmy Butler had successful surgery on his ACL on Monday, Warriors PR announced.
According to the news release, Butler “is expected to make a full recovery and an update on his progress will be provided early next season.”
Butler suffered the injury on Jan. 19 agains the Heat. It’s common for players to wait a few weeks to get surgery to allow the swelling to reduce.
What’s a Realistic Return Timetable?
The Warriors have a similar case study with De’Anthony Melton.
Melton tore his ACL on Nov. 12, 2024, and then got his surgery on Dec. 4, 2024. He made his return to the NBA on Dec. 4, 2025.
The main difference between Melton and Butler is Melton was 26 when he suffered the injury. Butler was 36.
I think it’s fair to say that if Butler is back on the court by Feb. 9, 2027, the Warriors would be thrilled.