Butler suffers serious knee injury, could miss the rest of the season | OneFootball

Jimmy Butler left the game between the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat on Monday night after suffering a serious injury to his right knee. The forward fell awkwardly after contact with Davion Mitchell and needed help from teammates to leave the court, unable to put weight on his leg. Minutes later, in the locker room, he was still unable to return.

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The player was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Tuesday, but reports released during the night suggest that Butler may have torn his anterior cruciate ligament, which would sideline him for the rest of the season. ESPN was the first to report the possible diagnosis, which requires months of recovery.

Before the injury, Butler was performing well: 17 points, four assists, and three rebounds in 21 minutes, being the second-highest scorer for the Warriors this season, only behind Stephen Curry. Coach Steve Kerr lamented the situation and said the team is awaiting the official test results to determine the next steps.

Despite the general concern, Curry revealed that Butler still tried to keep a good mood at the moment of the fall, asking for free throws after the contact. The leadership and presence of the forward, considered an “alpha” by Kerr, will be missed by the team, which will now need to test its depth while awaiting the outcome of the medical evaluation.

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