According to both Chris Haynes and ESPN’s Shams Charania, Jimmy Butler will be making his return to the Golden State Warriors Monday night for their highly anticipated Game 4.

Butler was a full participant in Monday morning’s shootaround, which increased his chances of playing a lot.

“Jimmy Butler is doing everything possible to try to play tonight in Game 4,” said Shams Charania on NBA Today. “They’re optimistic he will be able to play.”

The veteran star suffered the deep glute muscle contusion in Game 2, where Amen Thompson collided into Butler. Fans saw him fall from terrifying heights, which required him assistance to the locker room and no longer available for the game.

In addition to the pain of the injury, Butler has been limited in his mobility. However, he will try to push through it all in Game 4.

Golden State holds a 2-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Jimmy Butler has limited to no mobility to play basketball due to the glute contusion injury he suffered in Game 2.

This muscle contusion continues to deal with “significant swelling,” which has forced him to sit out Game 3’s win against the Houston Rockets.

With Butler out, Jonathan Kuminga has seen some playing time. Quinten Post has also seen more time alongside Kuminga and Draymond Green.

“He basically has no mobility and it’s not just about playing through pain or taking painkilling shots,” said Shams Charania. “He literally cannot move well enough to play basketball tonight for the Warriors. And, remember, this is someone that has played through a grade 2 MCL spring for three quarters last season in the playoffs. The Warriors are now hopeful for Game 4 on Monday potentially for Jimmy Butler to actually play.”

Golden State remains optimistic the savvy veteran will be available for Monday’s Game 4, which takes place in Golden State. His status remains up in the air.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, following an MRI, the Golden State Warriors have diagnosed Jimmy Butler with a deep glute contusion. An injury suffered in Game 2 following a collision with Amen Thompson.

Right now, Butler’s status for Game 3 is in “serious jeopardy” and is unsure when he will be able to play next. He needed assistance back to the locker room and was in severe pain.

Heading into Game 3, which is set to take place in Golden State, the series is tied at one-apiece.