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Golden State Warriors roster and injury management

Overview

The Golden State Warriors are navigating roster depth and significant injury recoveries as they prepare for the 2026-27 season. Jimmy Butler is rehabilitating from ACL surgery performed on February 9, 2026. While concerns were raised regarding his value at age 37 if he contributes limited games, recent reports indicate his rehabilitation is progressing ahead of schedule. Butler has been increasing on-court work and showing positive results in strength tests for his right knee. While the team maintains a cautious approach to prioritize long-term health, an optimistic timeline places his return to competition between January and February, potentially around the All-Star break.

Alongside Butler, Moses Moody is undergoing a complication-free recovery from a ruptured left patellar tendon. Kristaps Porzingis, who joined the team last February in a trade involving Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield, also appears to be making healthy progress in recent workouts. Porzingis, who signed a two-year extension this summer, averaged 16.1 points in 15 games during his debut season under minutes restrictions.

Regarding franchise pillars, General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. has maintained that while the organization wants Stephen Curry to retire as a Warrior, they would honor a trade if he specifically requested one. No such request has been submitted. To address depth, the team has previously expressed interest in free agent Dalen Terry for a training camp invite. The front office has indicated that while they opted to retain much of the previous roster this offseason, they remain aggressive and open to talent additions during the season.

Entities

Golden State Warriors · Stephen Curry · Jimmy Butler · Moses Moody · Kristaps Porziņģis

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Jimmy Butler targeting January or February return with Warriors

    Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is showing notable progress in his ACL recovery, with an estimated return to action between January and February.

  2. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Golden State Warriors face injury setbacks and roster speculation

    The Golden State Warriors face injury setbacks with Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody out, but optimism rises as Kristaps Porzingis shows signs of health ahead of the 2026-27 season.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jimmy Butler shows signs of faster recovery for Warriors

    Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery from ACL surgery, offering hope for his availability during the 2026-27 NBA season.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Golden State Warriors manage roster depth and injury recoveries

    The Golden State Warriors are managing roster depth and injury recoveries for Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody while maintaining an aggressive stance on potential mid-season improvements.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Golden State Warriors consider trading Jimmy Butler to Dallas Mavericks

    The Golden State Warriors are considering trading Jimmy Butler to the Dallas Mavericks for Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford, and P.J. Washington to address roster depth and injury concerns.

Sources

deadspin.com · elnuevodiario.com.do · fanSided.com · heavy.com · noticiasdemalaga.es · nypost.com · parlons-basket.com · sfstandard.com · spacemoney.com.br · sport1.pl · sportal.co.nz

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