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Warriors Lose Butler to Back Soreness as Curry Is Ruled Out vs. Kings With Flu

Steve Kerr emphasized minutes management for an aging core during a stretch of short-term absences.

Overview

  • Jimmy Butler, initially cleared to start after being listed questionable, was ruled out during the Suns game with lower-back soreness.
  • He logged 14 minutes with two points on 1-of-5 shooting, four rebounds and two assists before exiting.
  • Steve Kerr said Butler tweaked his back and listed him as questionable for Wednesday’s game in Sacramento.
  • Kerr confirmed Stephen Curry will not play against the Kings due to a severe case of the flu.
  • Moses Moody delivered a season-best 24 points off the bench in a 118-107 win over Phoenix, as Al Horford (toe) and De’Anthony Melton (ACL sprain) remain sidelined early in the season.