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Golden State Warriors roster and injury management

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The Golden State Warriors continue to manage are navigating roster depth and significant injuries injury recoveries as they prepare for the 2026-27 season. Jimmy Butler is rehabilitating from ACL surgery performed on February 9, 2026, with 2026. While concerns were raised regarding his value at age 37 if he contributes limited games, recent reports indicating indicate his progress 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 he aims to return to play by the trade deadline, some reports suggest team maintains a potential return as early as Christmas. Due cautious approach to prioritize long-term health, an optimistic timeline places his recovery timeline, the Warriors are reportedly considering a trade to bolster the roster, with one proposed deal involving sending Butler’s expiring $56.8 million salary return to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford, competition between January and P.J. Washington. February, potentially around the All-Star break. Alongside Butler, Moses Moody is undergoing a complication-free recovery from a ruptured left patellar tendon. The team is also monitoring Kristaps Porzingis, who joined the Warriors team last February; Porzingis, who recently signed February in a two-year extension, has appeared 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, and analysts suggest staying with the franchise may be most beneficial for Curry’s legacy. submitted. To mitigate depth concerns, 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.

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  1. 2026-09-10 21:28 UTC Golden State Warriors roster and injury management
  2. 2026-08-19 12:54 UTC Golden State Warriors roster and injury management
  3. 2026-08-12 10:00 UTC Golden State Warriors roster and injury management
  4. 2026-08-11 23:51 UTC Golden State Warriors roster and injury management

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