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Golden State Warriors roster and injury management

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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. During the Warriors’ Media Day, Butler ~~provided an update on his progress, noting~~ noted he has moved on to running, light basketball work, and dunking. He expressed confidence that his return will be ‘real eye-popping’ and stated that his biometric testing results are ‘off the charts’, though he did not provide a specific target date. General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. confirmed that Butler will not be ready for opening night. By mid-October, Butler clarified his stance on a return timeline, stating, ‘As far as a target date goes, I wouldn't want to be a liar, so I don't tell anybody a target date.’ Despite his absence, the Warriors have shown little interest in trading him, reportedly declining to include him in potential deals for players such as Jaylen Brown or Anthony Davis this summer. 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,~~ February, 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.~~ progress. Regarding franchise pillars, Dunleavy 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.~~

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