The Golden State Warriors have not formally confirmed the diagnosis, but there is no real mystery left. Jimmy Butler is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season with a serious knee injury,

Conflicting reports have fans wondering whether or not Golden State is truly interested in Porter, but Butler's injury might set the record straight.

The Golden State Warriors face a difficult decision ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. Jimmy Butler's ACL injury on Monday, Jan. 19, has left the franchise short-handed for the remainder of the season, and that could force the front office into being more aggressive than originally planned on the trade market.

Trading for Jimmy Butler was supposed to extend the Golden State Warriors' bid to keep contending during Steph Curry's reign as an all-time great. Butler's injury could mean they're cooked.

Plus, Jayson Tatum continues to ramp up in his quest to return from Achilles tear and the Knicks hit concerning skid.

Jimmy Butler suffered a torn ACL during the Golden State Warriors' 135-112 win over the Miami Heat on Monday, Jan. 19. The veteran forward has since been ruled out for the remainder of the season, which is a major blow to Steve Kerr and his team.