Golden State Warriors ahead Jimmy Butler (10) drives previous Orlando Magic ahead Franz Wagner, proper, in the course of the second half of an NBA basketball sport, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photograph/John Raoux)
PHILADELPHIA — Jimmy Butler sat out the Golden State Warriors’ sport in opposition to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday evening due to again spasms.
Acquired from Miami on, Feb. 6, Butler was injured in Golden State’s 121-115 victory at Orlando on Thursday evening.
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Warriors coach Steve Kerr mentioned that he didn’t even understand Butler had been injured in a collision with Magic heart Wendell Carter.
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“After I heard he was questionable this morning, our coaching workers mentioned he took a knock from Carter in some unspecified time in the future within the sport,” Kerr mentioned.
When requested if Butler’s damage was a “long run” one, Kerr was guarded. “I hope not and I don’t assume so, however you by no means know what this stuff. However it’s simply each day for now.”
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The 35-year-old Butler has averaged 16.4 factors and 5.8 assists in eight video games for the Warriors.
