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The Golden State Warriors suffered an injury setback as Jimmy Butler was ruled out of the upcoming game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. The concerning update on Butler's health came just a couple of days after Warriors coach Steve Kerr deemed Steph Curry “banged up” ahead of the team’s third preseason game against the LA Lakers.
Butler sprained his ankle during a practice session on Friday. Initially, the injury was considered "minor" but the swelling in his ankle did not subside over time. He was rested for the previous tune-up game and was expected to play against the Blazers on Tuesday. However, the ankle sprain will now keep him on the sidelines.
"Jimmy Butler is out tomorrow night in Portland now," Warriors insider Anthony Slater reported on Monday. "He had an ankle sprain in practice on Friday. Steve Kerr said team thought it was minor, but it remains a little swollen. Hope is he returns for Friday’s preseason finale."•
Jimmy Butler is out tomorrow night in Portland now. He had an ankle sprain in practice on Friday. Steve Kerr said team thought it was minor, but it remains a little swollen. Hope is he returns for Friday’s preseason finale.
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Jimmy Butler featured in the first two preseason games for the Warriors. In the opener against the Lakers, the veteran forward logged 15 minutes and finished with nine points, four rebounds and two assists. In the second outing against the Blazers, the former Miami Heat star recorded 12 points, two rebounds and three assists in 17 minutes.
Warriors fans react to Jimmy Butler injury update
Golden State Warriors fans were left dismayed after the latest update on Jimmy Butler’s health. Supporters lamented the franchise’s ongoing bad luck with injuries as Butler, Steph Curry and Moses Moody have all been sidelined during the preseason.
A fan said:
Curry injured in practice Moody injured in practice and now Jimmy injured in practice
Another said:
nah just sit him til opening night, no reason to risk hurting it more for a preseason game
A fan commented:
key to this season is keeping the veterans healthy, pre-season and both Curry and Butler are already banged up, not to mention the young dude they were counting on Moody
Commented another:
Season ain't even started and they're already falling apart 💔
The Warriors will play their final tune-up game against the LA Clippers on Friday before their opening-night showdown with the Lakers on Tuesday. All eyes will be on Butler as the Warriors hope the veteran forward can recover in time for the season opener.
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