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What happened to Jimmy Butler? Steph Curry’s Warriors have been dealt an injury blow as the veteran forward has been ruled out of the Blazers game

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The Golden State Warriors suffered an injury setback, as Jimmy Butler was ruled out of their upcoming game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. The troubling update on Butler’s health came just two days after Warriors coach Steve Kerr believed it Steph Curry It “exploded” before the team’s third preseason match against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Butler sprained his ankle during Friday’s practice session. Initially, the injury was considered “minor,” but the swelling in his ankle did not subside over time. He was rested the previous tune-up game and was expected to play against the Blazers on Tuesday. However, a sprained ankle will now keep him on the sidelines.

“Jimmy Butler is out tomorrow night in Portland now,” Warriors insider Anthony Slater reported Monday. “He sprained his ankle during practice on Friday. Steve Kerr said the team thinks it’s minor, but it’s still a little swollen. Hopefully he’ll be back for the pre-season finale on Friday.”

Jimmy Butler is out tomorrow night in Portland now. He sprained his ankle during practice on Friday. Steve Kerr said the team thought it was minor, but it was still a little swollen. The hope is that he will return for the pre-season finals on Friday.

Jimmy Butler appeared in the Warriors’ first two preseason games. 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 game against the Blazers, the former Miami Heat star scored 12 points, two rebounds and three assists in 17 minutes.

Warriors fans react to Jimmy Butler injury update

Golden State Warriors fans are freaking out after the latest update Jimmy Butler health. Fans lamented the franchise’s continued bad luck with injuries as Butler, Steph Curry and Moses Mudiay were sidelined during the preseason.

One fan said:

Curry was injured in training, Moody was injured in training, and now Jimmy is injured in training

Another said:

No, just sit him until opening night, no reason to risk hurting him more in a preseason game

One fan commented:

The key to this season is keeping the veterans healthy, heading into the new season, and both Curry and Butler are already on edge, not to mention the young man they’ve been counting on Moody.

Another commented:

The season hasn’t started yet and they are already collapsing 💔

The Warriors will play their final preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday before their opening matchup 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.