"I will retire as a Warrior": Jimmy Butler commits future to Golden State

Jimmy Butler said he wanted to retire as a member of the Golden State Warriors, making his long-term commitment to the franchise clear. The six-time NBA All-Star said, "I will retire as a Warrior," while adding, "I'm never putting on another jersey." His comments came as he continued recovering from the ACL injury that ended his 2025-26 season.Butler said he had found a home in Golden State and praised the organization for the way it supported him on and off the court. He explained that he loved being around the team and believed the Warriors had everything needed to compete for another NBA championship. He also spoke highly of playing alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, saying the team could achieve something special once everyone returned

healthy.

The veteran forward also gave an encouraging update on his recovery, saying, "I'm making incredible progress." He revealed that he expected to return to on-court activities in the coming weeks and remained focused on helping the Warriors contend again. Despite trade speculation surrounding his future, Butler made it clear that he had no intention of leaving the franchise.Since joining Golden State in February 2025, Butler became an important part of the team's core. His latest remarks reassured Warriors fans that he saw his future with the franchise. If everything went according to plan, Butler's NBA career would end wearing a Warriors jersey, with the hope of winning another championship before retirement.

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"It would be great to run it back again": Mitchell Robinson hints at Knicks return

Mitchell Robinson said a return to the New York Knicks remained a real possibility as he prepared to enter NBA free agency. The veteran center, who played a key role in the Knicks' championship-winning campaign, expressed his desire to stay with the franchise despite uncertainty surrounding his future.When asked if he would return to New York, Robinson said, "We can see what happens. It would be great, try to do it, to run it back again, try to go back-to-back... defending champs, so that's very a possibility." His comments gave Knicks fans hope that the team's championship core could remain intact.Robinson's future, however, remained complicated because of the Knicks' salary-cap situation.

The franchise faced financial restrictions under the NBA's second luxury tax apron, making it difficult to match offers he could receive from rival teams. The Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings and Brooklyn Nets were among the teams reportedly interested in signing the 28-year-old center once free agency opened. Despite the uncertainty, Robinson made it clear that staying in New York and defending the NBA title appealed to him. The shot-blocking big man spent his entire eight-year NBA career with the Knicks and became one of the franchise's longest-serving players. He also reflected on his journey with the team, saying, "I've done seen it all... going from not being in the playoffs... to one of the tops in the East, it's been amazing."With free agency approaching, Robinson's next move became one of the biggest storylines for the reigning NBA champions.