Butler (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against Utah.
Butler missed Friday's game against Golden State, but coach Steve Kerr said after the fact that he was hopeful to have him back in the mix. However, it appears like Butler will be a game-time call to face the Jazz.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Could return Saturday
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Head coach Steve Kerr said Friday that he's hopeful Butler (illness) will return Saturday against the Jazz, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Butler didn't play in Friday's 131-94 loss to the Thunder due to an illness. However, the star forward might be able to return to action in the second leg of this back-to-back set. A decision on his status will likely be made closer to Saturday's tipoff at 10:00 p.m. ET. If Butler is ultimately ruled out, Buddy Hield, Will Richard and Jonathan Kuminga (back) are candidates to see more minutes.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Won't play against Thunder
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Butler is out for Friday's game against the Thunder due to an illness, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Butler faces a quick turnaround if he wants to suit up for Saturday's game against the Jazz. With Stephen Curry (ankle) also out, plenty of usage is up for grabs Friday. Moses Moody and Will Richard appear to be strong streaming options.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Pops up on injury report
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Butler is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder with an illness, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com.
Butler is a late addition to the injury report, presumably because he woke up Friday under the weather. The Warriors are likely to wait until pregame warmups to determine if the star forward will be available. If Butler is out, Moses Moody and Will Richard would likely see a rise in minutes.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Pops for 19 in Wednesday's win
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Butler accumulated 19 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 11-12 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 win over the Hornets.
The veteran forward has dropped at least 14 points in 10 straight games as he begins to find a rhythm in his first full season with the Warriors. Over that stretch, Butler's averaging 20.0 points, 5.5 boards, 4.9 assists and 1.0 steals.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Good to go Monday
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Butler (back) is available for Monday's game against the Nets.
As expected, Butler will shed his probable tag due to lower back soreness and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The star forward has appeared in each of the Warriors' last eight games, averaging 20.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.8 minutes per tilt during that span.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Probable for Monday
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Butler is probable for Monday's game against the Nets with lower back soreness.
Although Butler is a little banged up for the second leg of this back-to-back set, the Warriors don't exactly have the luxury of holding him out. Butler produced 19 points (6-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds and five assists over 38 minutes during Sunday's 141-127 overtime loss to the Raptors, so fatigue could be a factor.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Flirts with triple-double
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Butler racked up 14 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Thursday's 126-116 victory over the Mavericks.
Butler delivered a strong all-around performance in the Christmas Day victory, finishing just one rebound and one assist shy of his first triple-double of the season. The veteran forward has delivered strong production, averaging 21.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.2 steals on 53.2 percent shooting from the field and 50.0 percent from three over six games entering Thursday's contest since returning from a two-game absence due to a left knee injury.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Accurate with 21 points in win
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Butler racked up 21 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one block across 30 minutes during Monday's 120-97 win over Orlando.
Butler missed only two shots on the way to a solid result against the Magic, who have yielded monster numbers to the veteran over his 15-year pro career. Butler looked like the best fantasy option after the first half, but Stephen Curry finally woke up and eventually led the team in scoring. Butler missed two games in early December, but his month has otherwise been strong, averaging 19.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.0 steals over seven games.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Nets 31 points in tough loss
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Butler logged 31 points (11-17 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Thursday's 99-98 loss to Phoenix.
This was a nice bounce-back game from Butler, who was coming off a 3-for-11 shooting performance, and his only three-point make was a big one that tied the game with 35 seconds left in regulation. Unfortunately, a ticky-tack foul committed by Moses Moody allowed the Suns to get to the charity stripe with 0.4 seconds left in regulation, and that was all she wrote for Golden State. The Warriors have now lost three straight and are 4-9 over their past 15 games.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Salvages night at free-throw line
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Butler had 16 points (3-11 FG, 10-11 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals in 35 minutes during Sunday's 136-131 loss to Portland.
Despite the poor shooting, Butler scored at least 15 points for a third straight game thanks to his volume at the charity stripe. The veteran forward is averaging 16.7 points, 7.7 boards, 5.0 assists and 2.0 steals since returning from a two-game absence due to a sore knee despite shooting just 43.8 percent from the floor.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Productive in Friday's loss
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Butler posted 15 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 127-120 loss to Minnesota.
The veteran forward has been managing a nagging knee issue since the beginning of December, but he handled a full workload Friday and made a solid contribution in the box score. Butler had been on a roll prior to his knee acting up Dec. 2 against the Thunder, and he'd been averaging 21.1 points, 6.0 boards, 5.6 assists and 2.0 steals over 32.2 minutes in the 11 appearances before that early exit. If his knee cooperates, Butler should return to that level of production soon enough.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Scores 19 points with six assists
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Butler (knee) posted 19 points (5-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 7-10 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Sunday's 123-91 win over the Bulls.
With the Warriors up big for most of the game, Butler took on more of a facilitator role in the offense. He finished with a plus/minus rating of plus-29 and helped Golden State earn its second straight victory. Butler had missed Golden State's last two games due to left knee injury management, but he looks as though he'll be ready to handle his normal minutes moving forward. He could, however, see his opportunities as a creator take a hit if the Warriors get Stephen Curry (quadriceps) back for their next game Friday versus Minnesota.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Good to go Sunday
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Butler (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Bulls, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Butler missed the last two games due to a left knee injury, but he will return to action Sunday. Over his last five completed games, he is averaging 23.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.6 steals in 34.2 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Expected to play Sunday
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Butler (knee) is probable for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Butler is expected to return to action during the second half of Golden State's back-to-back set after missing two straight games, including Saturday's win over the Cavaliers. With Draymond Green (foot) and Stephen Curry (quadriceps) sidelined, Butler will be the Warriors' go-to player if given the green light.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Ruled out Saturday
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Butler (knee) will not play Saturday against the Cavaliers.
Butler was unable to shake off a questionable tag and will sit out for a second straight contest. The Warriors will be very thin Saturday, creating more opportunities for guys like Moses Moody, Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Iffy for Saturday
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Butler (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Butler missed Thursday's game due to left knee soreness, and he's at risk of missing a second straight contest due to the issue. The star forward suffered the injury during Tuesday's game against OKC.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Won't play Thursday
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Butler (knee) will not play Thursday against the 76ers, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Butler was unable to shake his questionable tag, but the star forward will be day-to-day moving forward. With Butler on the shelf, Moses Moody and Buddy Hield could be more involved for the Warriors offensively. Butler can be considered questionable for Saturday against the Cavaliers.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Questionable for Thursday
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Butler is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers due to left knee soreness.
After leaving Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Butler has a chance to avoid missing more time with the issue. Should the star forward be sidelined, Moses Moody and Buddy Hield would both be positioned for a rise in minutes.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Won't return Tuesday
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Butler won't return to Tuesday's game against the Thunder due to left knee soreness.
Butler exited to the locker room in the second quarter and briefly returned to the hardwood before halftime. However, the star forward didn't start the second half and was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the game. He'll finish with six points (2-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 15 minutes. With Butler sidelined, Gary Payton, Jonathan Kuminga and Seth Curry are candidates for increased playing time the rest of the way.
