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Jimmy Butler (knee) progressing but not running

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Jimmy Butler

GSW Forward #10

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Jimmy Butler (knee) is progressing in his recovery from a torn right ACL but has not resumed running.

Butler, who suffered a torn right ACL during a January 19 game against the Heat, said during a recent appearance that he is making strides in his recovery. However, he still has not been cleared to run or jump off two feet, and the veteran forward also has not been allowed to land on his right leg. Butler guessed that he’s a month and a half away from being cleared to resume running. Given when the injury occurred, Butler may not be ready to go when the Warriors open training camp in late September. However, the Warriors’ focus is on him being healthy for the stretch run as the franchise looks to win another title during Stephen Curry and Draymond Green’s time in San Francisco.

- Raphielle Johnson

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ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Jimmy Butler will miss the rest of the season with a torn right ACL.

Butler’s absence is a major blow to the Warriors, who are treading water in the competitive Western Conference standings. Golden State should have more minutes available for the likes of De’Anthony Melton, Brandin Podziemski and Quinten Post, though there is no clear-cut fantasy beneficiary to immediately identify.
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Brandin Podziemski accumulated 24 points (9-of-19 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Monday’s win over the Heat.

With Jimmy Butler (knee) leaving early in the third quarter and Stephen Curry saddled with foul trouble early in the fourth, Podziemski stepped up to help lead the Warriors to the win. He finished with a season-high point total, with only a blocked shot missing from Podziemski’s stat line. Butler’s injury makes Podziemski a more critical option, even if he remains with the bench unit. He’s worth picking up even before Butler undergoes an MRI on Tuesday.
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Jimmy Butler III (knee) will not return to Monday’s game against the Heat.

Butler injured his right knee early in the third quarter, as his leg buckled inward on a drive to the basket. He remained down on the court for several minutes before walking back to the locker room with the assistance of two teammates. More will be learned about the severity of Butler’s injury on Tuesday, but a prolonged absence could be a crushing blow to the Warriors’ postseason hopes.
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Jimmy Butler III (personal) is not on the injury report for Monday’s game against the Heat.

Butler was a late scratch for Saturday’s win over the Hornets, with the veteran forward being ruled out minutes before tipoff. Will Richard moved into the starting lineup; the rookie will be headed back to the bench with Butler available to play.
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Jimmy Butler III (personal) is out for Saturday’s game against the Hornets.

Butler was announced as a starter, but when the game began, he was in the Warriors’ locker room. Unfortunately, the veteran forward will not play on Saturday for personal reasons. Will Richard was a late insertion into the starting lineup.
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Jimmy Butler III accounted for 32 points (14-of-22 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Thursday’s win over the Knicks.

After a slow start to the game, Butler and the Warriors grabbed control during the second and third quarters to take the victory. The 32 points were the most in a game for him in nearly two months, and his fifth 30-point game of the season. Butler’s category league value remains high, but Thursday’s performance was a reminder of what he’s capable of when aggressively hunting his shots.
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Jimmy Butler III tallied 30 points (10-of-19 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), seven rebounds, six assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Sunday’s loss to the Hawks.

Sunday’s production was in line with what many fantasy managers hope to see from Butler consistently. The veteran forward finished with his first 30-point game since December 18 and fourth of the season. Over the past two weeks, Butler has offered third-round value in eight-cat formats, so he hasn’t been struggling. That said, the elite performances that he was able to produce when at his peak in the past have not been there consistently this season.
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Having recorded back-to-back 20-point games for the first time since mid-December, Butler could not extend that run to three on Friday. While the rebounds and assists were solid, this is part of the issue for fantasy managers. While capable of doing a lot more, many nights feel as if he hasn’t done much more than what’s required. The fantasy ranking may be good, but one can’t blame managers for lamenting what they’re missing on most nights regarding Butler’s production.
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Butler notched back-to-back 20-point games for the first time since mid-December, making use of the free-throw line to accomplish such. Thirteen of his points came in the second half to help the Warriors maintain their double-digit halftime lead, and Butler didn’t make any other noteworthy contributions in this game from a statistical standpoint. His scoring did the heavy lifting for his fantasy production.
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Jimmy Butler III finished with 24 points (7-of-16 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, four steals, one block and one three-pointer against the Clippers on Monday.

Stephen Curry fouled out with less than a minute left, which meant that the game-winning shot responsibility fell to Butler. He came up short, but he still had a productive stat line in the loss. Butler has been a reliable option for the Warriors this year, and he has been available, which has been an issue for him in the past. As long as that doesn’t change, he’ll continue to be an excellent value at his Yahoo! ADP of 50.3.

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Tari Eason agreed to a five-year, $81.5 million contract with the Rockets, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Eason was a restricted free agent this offseason, but managed to stay with the Rockets without signing an offer sheet elsewhere. The 25-year-old power forward has been a regular bench option for Houston, appearing in 117 games over the past two seasons while averaging 11.2 points and 6.3 rebounds. Sometimes the best ability is availability and Eason would have more fantasy value if he could play a full season next year.
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