Jimmy Butler injury
Definition
A reference to the torn right ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) that NBA star Jimmy Butler, now with the Golden State Warriors, suffered during a third-quarter play against the Miami Heat on January 20, 2026, ending his 2025-26 season after successful surgery on February 9.
In basketball slang, shorthand for the high-profile knee injury that sidelined the six-time All-Star, sparking debates on Warriors' trade value and his legendary toughness.
Examples
The Jimmy Butler injury hit like a playoff buzzer-beater in reverse, leaving Warriors fans plotting revenge fantasies against gravity.
After the Jimmy Butler injury, his rehab selfies are basically the NBA's new thirst traps for motivational gains.
Talk about bad karma: Jimmy Butler's injury came courtesy of his old Heat squad, proving exes always know how to twist the knife—or ligament.
With the Jimmy Butler injury in the books, Curry's splashes are the only waves the Warriors are riding this season.