Overview

• Steve Kerr said Butler sprained his ankle in Friday’s practice and that lingering swelling will keep him out against the Trail Blazers.
• After an excused absence for the previous exhibition, Butler is considered day-to-day and the team hopes he could play in Friday’s preseason finale.
• Sources told ClutchPoints the Warriors do not expect the ankle tweak to affect Butler’s status for the Oct. 21 opener against the Lakers.
• Butler logged two earlier preseason appearances as he enters his first full year alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green on a revamped roster.
• Moses Moody and Draymond Green are also sidelined for now, leaving Kerr to juggle rotation choices and backcourt starting options.