The Ringer NBA Show Jimmy Butler Suffers a Torn ACL. Plus, Real Ones All-Star Reserves | Real Ones
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Jan 20, 2026 Jimmy Butler's devastating torn ACL sends shockwaves through the Warriors, raising questions about the team's future and Steph Curry's commitment. The hosts analyze the injury's impact on team dynamics and morale, while discussing necessary adjustments for the roster. Amid the All-Star selections, tensions rise over who deserved a nod and who got snubbed. With a blend of player perspectives and debates over roster management, it's an insightful dive into the challenges facing a contender in crisis.
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Butler Injury Kills Golden State's Short-Term Hopes
- Jimmy Butler's torn ACL likely ends Golden State's realistic playoff hopes this season and may take about a year to recover.
- Howard Beck says the injury turns the Warriors' season into a planning problem between salvaging now and protecting Steph Curry's remaining window.
Move Kuminga To Gain Immediate Help
- Prioritize trading Jonathan Kuminga because he doesn't fit the Warriors' immediate needs around Steph and Draymond.
- The hosts warn Kuminga's market may shrink now that the Warriors are desperate post-injury, so act strategically.
How A Team Survived A Star Injury
- Raja Bell recounts how his former team adjusted after Amare Stoudemire's injury by using multiple role players and different offensive wrinkles.
- He contrasts that with Golden State's thinner bench and fewer ready-made solutions midseason.