Jimmy Butler Vows Strong Return to Warriors Following ACL Injury

Jimmy Butler is targeting a January or February return from a right ACL tear suffered in January. The 37-year-old guard expressed regret over missing last season's playoff push, saying he felt like he let Steph Curry and the Warriors down. Now back doing court work, running, and jogging, Butler averaged 20.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists prior to his injury and strongly dismissed doubts about his form, vowing he won't return as a "bum-a** player."