In addition to Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler also will be out for the start of the Warriors’ three-game road trip.
Golden State ruled out of Thursday’s contest against the Philadelphia 76ers due to left knee soreness.
Butler was seen limping after the Warriors’ 104-96 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday and was listed as questionable entering Tuesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He wound up playing and starting the game but exited early and didn’t return in the second half.
After Golden State’s loss to the defending champs, Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters he didn’t know “anything more” regarding the severity of Butler’s injury. However, ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported Wednesday, citing sources, that Butler’s injury isn’t believed to be serious, adding that if Butler misses any time, it won’t be much.
It appears the Warriors are playing things safe with the six-time NBA All-Star.
Steph Curry (left quad contusion) didn’t join the team on the road trip while he continues his recovery in the Bay.
Alex Toohey (knee) also was ruled out. Al Horford (nerve irritation), Jonathan Kuminga (ankle soreness) and Quinten Post (ankle sprain) all are questionable for the 4 p.m. PT tip at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Trayce-Jackson Davis, who missed the last three games with knee tendonitis, will be available against the 76ers.
After Philadelphia, the Warriors will head to Cleveland on Saturday and then to Chicago on Sunday.
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