Golden State Warriors All-Star Jimmy Butler underwent successful surgery Monday morning in Los Angeles to repair his torn right ACL, the team announced. The injury, sustained January 19 against Miami, will sideline Butler for the remainder of the season with no progress updates until 'early next season.'

Butler's absence significantly impacts the Warriors' playoff aspirations after he helped them finish last season with a 23-8 run following his midseason trade from Miami. The team had generated optimism with a 12-4 record in their past 16 games featuring Butler before this devastating setback.

With one season and $56.8 million remaining on his contract, general manager Mike Dunleavy expressed confidence in Butler's long-term future with the franchise. 'I think he's got a style of game that can play for a long time with his skill, his physicality, his mind for the game,' Dunleavy said, anticipating Butler's return sometime between now and next season.