Steve Kerr's Injury Announcement on Jimmy Butler for Warriors-Rockets Game 4

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has announced Jimmy Butler's injury status against the Houston Rockets Game 4

Apr 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) reacts towards the crowd after scoring during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors are set to play a pivotal Game 4 against the Houston Rockets on Monday night. Up 2-1 in the series, the Warriors have a chance to put the Rockets on the brink of elimination before heading back to Houston for Game 5.

Golden State pulled out a massive Game 3 win on Saturday, winning 104-93. The home victory came off another vintage performance from Stephen Curry, who put up 36 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists on 12-of-23 shooting from the field.

Apr 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after defeating the Houston Rockets during game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Even without Jimmy Butler, the Warriors still succeeded against a young Rockets team. Butler has been out since the early minutes of Game 2 with a pelvic injury after a hard fall off a rebound.

According to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN, head coach Steve Kerr said Butler has been with the training staff and is questionable for Game 4. Curry's co-star was speculated to return for Game 3, but ultimately stayed on the sidelines.

Steve Kerr said Jimmy Butler has been with the training staff today and remains questionable for Game 4 on Monday. Today is an off day for Warriors.

— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) April 27, 2025

Butler had a major playoff debut with the Warriors in Game 1, backing up Curry with 25 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and five steals. He and Curry combined for 56 points, dominating on offense en route to the series-opening victory.

Forward Jonathan Kuminga replaced Butler in the starting lineup for Game 3. The 22-year-old has taken a hit in terms of playing time since Golden State acquired Butler, but the team was red hot through the second half of the regular season. The 6-foot-7 forward has unlocked a new version of the Warriors on both sides of the floor.

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