Warriors' Jimmy Butler Misses Game Against 76ers Due to Back Spasms

Golden State's recent standout acquisition is sidelined for the first time since joining the team, while Jonathan Kuminga remains out with an ankle injury.

Jimmy Butler, 35, was ruled out of Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers with mid-back spasms, an injury sustained during a collision in Thursday's win over the Orlando Magic.
This marks Butler's first missed game since being acquired by the Warriors at the trade deadline, during which the team has gone 7-1 with him in the lineup.
Golden State is tied with the Clippers for the sixth seed in the Western Conference and is aiming to avoid the play-in tournament as the playoffs approach.
Jonathan Kuminga, sidelined since January with a right ankle sprain, is reportedly nearing a return and could rejoin the lineup as early as Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets.
The 76ers, already enduring a difficult season, have ruled out star center Joel Embiid for the remainder of the year due to a knee injury, further impacting their struggling roster.

San Francisco Chronicle