Jimmy Butler DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler will play on Saturday against the Bulls. The veteran was recently acquired by the Warriors after suiting up for the Heat since the 2019-20 campaign. Throughout Butler's career, he has been a multi-time All-Star, averaging 18.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.6 steals in 839 regular-season games with the Bulls, Timberwolves, 76ers, and Heat. However, he's had issues staying healthy over the years, logging 65 games or fewer in every season since 2016-2017. Butler, who could have a few more productive years up ahead, may see less than the 30.6 minutes he's averaged throughout the season. But the 35-year-old should remain starting in all fantasy lineups. With Butler back in the mix, Brandin Podziemski will likely head back to the bench, lowering his fantasy ceiling.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler has been cleared to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Butler was traded from the Miami Heat to the Warriors on Wednesday. As a result, Butler wasn't able to make his team debut on Thursday, but appears to be in line to play this weekend. Butler hasn't played an NBA game since January 21 due to his suspension in Miami. That being said, Butler might be limited during his first game with the Warriors. Regardless, fantasy managers in season-long formats should still get Butler in there. It'll be interesting to see how Butler blends with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green in Golden State.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is expected to join the team in Los Angeles for their game on Thursday against the Lakers, but he is not yet ready to make his debut. The Warriors will be short-handed without him after sending Andrew Wiggins, Lindy Waters III, Kyle Anderson, and Dennis Schroder out in the trade to land Butler. Butler's debut with the Warriors could come Saturday in Chicago, where he used to play for the Bulls, or later on the team's trip against the Bucks, Mavs, or Rockets in the coming week. Without Butler available, Brandin Podziemski, Buddy Hield, and Quinten Post should be in for enough work to be streaming options and DFS bargain plays.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has been traded to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. It seemed that Butler had burned his bridge to Golden State a few days ago, but that doesn't appear to be the case. Butler will head over to the Warriors in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson, and a first-round pick. The Warriors are attempting to go all-in here by adding a superstar in the hopes of possibly getting one more ring before maybe heading into a rebuild. Butler has talked his way off multiple teams, but he is a legitimate difference maker when he's on the court. He hasn't played since late January due to a suspension, but Butler is a top-50 contributor when he's available. Butler also signed a two-year, $121 million extension with the Warriors as part of the trade. It appears Butler is going to be sticking around in Golden State for a few more seasons.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Miami Heat are suspending forwardJimmy Butler indefinitely. Butler was supposed to play on Monday against Orlando after missing two consecutive contests, but he left the morning shootaround after hearing that he wouldn't be in the starting lineup. With the 35-year-old out once again, Haywood Highsmith will likely be moved into the starting five. Highsmith went scoreless in 21 minutes during his last outing on Saturday against the Nets.