Is Jimmy Butler Playing Tonight? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Thunder vs. Warriors)

The latest injury update for Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III. / David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Jimmy Butler III did not practice on Monday against of the team's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he is expected to play, according to Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr.

Officially, Butler is listed as questionable with a glute injury for Tuesday's matchup.

Kerr: Jimmy Butler (back) expected to play on Tuesday.

Butler didn't practice Monday.

— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) December 1, 2025

The Warriors certainly need Butler in the lineup on Tuesday if they want any chance of pulling off an upset against the Thunder. OKC is 20-1 this season, and Golden State won't have star guard Steph Curry (quad) for the second straight game.

This season, Butler is averaging 20.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game while shooting 52.7 percent from the field and 43.6 percent from 3-point range. He had a big game with Curry out against New Orleans, scoring 24 points while grabbing eight rebounds and dishing out 10 dimes in a Warriors' win.

Can he duplicate that performance against the No. 1 defense in the NBA?

Here's a look at my favorite prop bet for Butler in this Western Conference showdown on Tuesday.

Best Jimmy Butler Prop Bet vs. Thunder

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Jimmy Butler 5+ Assists (-164)

With Curry out for this game, Butler should have a major playmaking role on Tuesday if he's able to suit up.

The six-time All-Star is averaging 5.2 assists per game (on 11.5 potential assists a night), and he's picked up at least five dimes in 11 games this season, including each of his last four matchups. Butler had a 10-assist game with Curry out of the lineup against New Orleans in Golden State's last game.

The Thunder are a tough matchup -- they rank second in the NBA in opponent assists per game -- but I'm going to buy the increased volume for Butler in this matchup. He should be on the ball more often than not for Golden State, and he's proven to be a strong passer in his NBA career when tasked with being the primary initiator on offense.

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