On Tuesday night, the Golden State Warriors played the Phoenix Suns (at home) in San Francisco.
The Warriors won by a score of 118-107.
Jimmy Butler had two points, four rebounds and two assists while shooting 1/5 from the field in 14 minutes of playing time.
He exited with an injury (and did not return).
Golden State Warriors Make Jimmy Butler Announcement
During the game, the Warriors made an official announcement about Butler’s status.
Via Warriors PR: “Jimmy Butler III (lower back soreness) will not return to tonight’s game.”
Jimmy Butler III (lower back soreness) will not return to tonight’s game.
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) November 5, 2025
Many fans reacted to the news on social media.
@depressed30fan: “It’s precautionary cuz we on a b2b and we had a big lead but now we blowing it cuz he’s out”
@J_Quizzy: “Hope Jimmy feels better soon!!!”
@NeverDoubted30: “im going to lose my mind”
@curryfans18: “good luck”
@nameisdotun: “Tears”
@Jcobba90: “Getting old”
@kenzofuku: “Butler ruled out of the rest of this game with the Suns tonight. Given the lead they’ve built, they shouldn’t need him to finish them off.”
@NoahF31511: “60 million dollars and missing time with back soreness is bothersome. If you can’t play then don’t pay old players a chunk of the salary cap. I love Jimmy, but back soreness is just a old mans injury”
Butler came into the night with averages of 21.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 49.4% from the field and 50.0% from three-point range in seven games.
The Warriors will visit the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.
Via Anthony Slater of ESPN (during the game): “Jimmy Butler is not starting the second half for the Warriors. He didn’t close the first half either. Entered the game questionable with lower back soreness and had a heat pad around it while resting in first half. Moses Moody in his place.”
Jimmy Butler is not starting the second half for the Warriors. He didn’t close the first half either. Entered the game questionable with lower back soreness and had a heat pad around it while resting in first half. Moses Moody in his place.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 5, 2025
