"The Warriors' season crashed into disaster when forward Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending ACL tear Monday night, and the national media are declaring the Warriors' dynasty is over, while fans are madly concocting trade scenarios. At first glance, Monday night's 135-112 Golden State Warriors victory over the Miami Heat would sound like a nice mid-season win. But it reality, it was surely the Warriors' most painful and heartbreaking loss of the season, as CBS Sports reports that forward Jimmy Butler tore his ACL and is out for the rest of the season, robbing the Warriors of a key player whose acquisition in a trade last year rejuvenated the franchise, and gave fans hope that the Dubs could once again be title contenders this year."
"Jimmy Butler III : 17 points on 6-11 shooting, 5-5 from the FT line, 4 assists & 2 steals in 21 minutes (Injured his right knee with 7:41 remaining in the 3rd quarter & didn't return) pic.twitter.com/oPUDuhlw9c Lee Harvey (@Sayian_Warrior) January 20, 2026 The whole ugly situation can be seen above, and clearly Butler and his teammates know right away he has just suffered a season-ending injury."
"Butler had been having a terrific season, averaging 20 points a game as Steph Curry's best Number Two scoring option, and the Warriors had just won an impressive 12 of their last 16 games. The Warriors acknowledged Tuesday afternoon that Butler is done for the year, and frankly, his entire career might be cooked. Butler is 36 years old, and this injury will likely cause him to miss at least half of next season too. Jimmy Butler may be finished as a significant NBA player."
"Moreover, the crew on ESPN's Tuesday morning was quick to declare that the Warriors dynasty is now over. The New York Times agrees, noting that the loss of a proud star in his late 30s who is in the first year of a two-year, $112 million extension that he was given upon arrival when the Warriors traded for him last February just might be their death knell."
Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending ACL tear, ending his current season and threatening his ability to return at prior levels. Butler had been averaging 20 points per game and serving as Steph Curry's primary secondary scorer while the Warriors were 12-4 in their last 16 games. The team confirmed the injury and indicated Butler will miss the remainder of the year, with the recovery likely extending into next season. At 36 years old and in the first year of a two-year, $112 million extension, the injury raises questions about Butler's future impact and the Warriors' championship window. National outlets and commentators framed the setback as a possible end to the Warriors' dynasty, and fans immediately began exploring trade permutations.
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