Butler (recently traded) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Lakers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Though the Warriors agreed Wednesday to a multi-team deal that will send Butler to Golden State, the veteran forward will have to wait to make his team debut while the trade is still in the process of being finalized. Butler hadn't played since Jan. 21 after being suspended by the Heat prior to being traded, but the 35-year-old has reportedly kept himself in shape and healthy during his layoff from game action, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes. Assuming the Warriors are satisfied with his conditioning, Butler could be thrust into a big-minute role right away if the trade is made official prior to the team's next game Saturday versus the Bulls.