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Jimmy Butler Injury Update: What Happened to the Warriors Player

Golden State Warriors player Jimmy Butler was injured during the NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets. Learn more about his injury and when he’s expected to return below.

While this is unfortunate, Warriors coach Steve Kerr noted, according to Sports Illustrated, “I mean, if Jimmy’s out, we have to rethink everything.” He added, “Like rotations, who starts and the best combinations and all that stuff.” The situation drew attention on social media, and the South Florida team released a statement saying, “The Miami HEAT are suspending Jimmy Butler without pay effective immediately for an indefinite period to last no fewer than five games. Toward the end of the first quarter, the basketball star sustained a pelvic contusion when Amen Thompson, going in for a rebound, collided with his legs, causing Jimmy to fall hard to the ground.

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