Apr 11, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) before a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Jimmy Butler's Status for Warriors vs Grizzlies Play-In Game

Originally posted on Golden State Warriors on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Apr 15, 2025 3:05 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors had one of the most impactful NBA trade deadlines of any team by acquiring six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler, and now they are hoping their new-look squad can carry them to the playoffs.

The Warriors face the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in tournament on Tuesday night, and the winner will move on to face the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. The loser, however, has to play another play-in game against either the Sacramento Kings or Dallas Mavericks to decide the final playoff spot.

Luckily for the Warriors, they will be at full strength. The Warriors have left Jimmy Butler off of Tuesday's injury report.

The Warriors have a clear injury report for the play-in game against the Grizzlies tomorrow night. Everyone available. Steph Curry has a sprained right thumb and Jimmy Butler took a Kawhi knee to the thigh, but both will play.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 14, 2025

Butler, 35, is averaging 17.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.7 steals per game since getting traded to the Warriors, becoming a perfect complement alongside stars Steph Curry and Draymond Green.

In their regular-season finale, Butler took a hard knee to the thigh that seemed to bother him for the rest of the night, but the star forward said he will be good to go.

"I’ll be all right," Butler said after the game on Sunday. "Drink some coffee, play some dominoes and I’ll feel better.”

Jimmy Butler was limping postgame. Left thigh hurting. Took that knee from Kawhi Leonard late. But he said he plans to play Tuesday vs Grizzlies. Here is his full media availability. pic.twitter.com/zdSKj4frsl
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 13, 2025

The Warriors are an impressive 22-5 with both Curry and Butler on the court since the blockbuster trade, so having the tandem healthy and ready to go for their biggest game of the season on Tuesday will be huge.

The Warriors and Grizzlies will face off at 7:00 p.m. PST in Golden State on Tuesday.

This article first appeared on Golden State Warriors on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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