Warriors Believe Steph Curry Extra Motivated to Get Back for Jimmy Butler Revenge Game

Curry suffered a pelvic contusion last week, but could be back for Tuesday's game to support Butler.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) talks with forward Jimmy Butler III. / David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is pulling to return for the team's upcoming matchup against the Miami Heat on Tuesday. Curry suffered a pelvic contusion injury after falling hard during the Warriors' win over the Toronto Raptors last Thursday, and missed the Warriors' following game against the Atlanta Hawks, a loss.

Less than a week after the injury, Curry took part in the Warriors practice in Miami on Monday. Coach Steve Kerr says he believes Curry is motivated to be there for Butler's first game against the Heat since Miami traded him to Golden State in February.

“Steph feels an obligation always to be there for his teammates, regardless of the circumstances," Kerr told the media. "He's an amazing teammate, and he wants to get back as soon as possible mainly so we can win games and climb the ladder in the playoff race. No doubt he wants to be there for Jimmy too. It's one of the things I love about Steph, he's always there for his guys."

Steve Kerr believes part of Steph Curry’s motivation to get back for tomorrow night is the Jimmy Butler return to Miami factor

“No doubt he wants to be there for Jimmy.” pic.twitter.com/bSxcDGxtWU

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 24, 2025

ESPN reporter Ohm Youngmisuk, who is in Miami for Butler's return, added, "I think that you are going to see a Warriors team that definitely wants to make sure Jimmy Butler has a good game."

"I think that you are going to see a Warriors team that definitely wants to make sure Jimmy Butler has a good game."@NotoriousOHM says the Warriors are ready to follow behind Jimmy in his return to Miami 💪 pic.twitter.com/tj03tnKxt5

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 24, 2025

Butler himself told Youngmisuk his return to Miami is simply "another game" for him. "Yeah, I was traded from there, yada, yada, yada," Butler said, via Youngmisuk. "Yeah, it didn't end the way that people wanted to, yada yada yada."

"But that's so far behind me now," Butler continued. "I don't even think about it. I don't pay attention to nothing except for the trajectory of this squad."

Even if Butler is past the revenge game narrative, his team does seem motivated to help him having a strong showing in his first game back against Miami. At the very least, Curry, Butler and the Warriors should be pulling to win so they rebound from their loss over the weekend and maintain the sixth spot in the Western Conference.

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