"After an up-and-down start to this season, the Warriors appeared to unlock something similar with Butler leading the second unit. They were 12-4 in their past 16 games, including a 135-112 win Monday after Butler exited in the third quarter. Their recent play elevated them out of the play-in and within 3 games of the No. 4 seed. They were rumored to exploring ways to supplement their roster ahead of the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline."
"Scans confirmed the worst on Tuesday, what was evident as Butler wailed in pain beneath the Chase Center basket on Monday night: A tear in his anterior cruciate ligament, ending his season and, in all likelihood, the Warriors' hopes of adding a fifth championship with Stephen Curry. The Warriors' top brass, however, don't believe so. I think we're well-equipped with our depth to continue to play at a high level, coach Steve Kerr said,"
Jimmy Butler suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament, ending his season and likely jeopardizing Golden State's pursuit of another championship. Coach Steve Kerr expressed confidence in team depth, citing additions of De'Anthony Melton and Al Horford and contrasting the roster with the 25-27 team before Butler's arrival. The Warriors had recent success with Butler, going 23-7 last season and 12-4 in their past 16 games this year, including a 135-112 win after his exit. General manager Mike Dunleavy said the injury changes the team's trade-deadline considerations but affirmed the goal of playing meaningful basketball through the next two seasons.
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