"Jimmy Butler tweaked his ankle during training camp practice on Thursday, and coach Steve Kerr and the medical staff held Butler out during the next two days. A few hours before tipoff, Kerr said the 36-year-old forward should be healthy enough to play. I think he's gonna play, Kerr said. The vets won't play in the second half. So Steph, Al, Jimmy and Draymond, first half only, maybe 15 minutes."
"New signing De'Anthony Melton was also ruled unavailable for Sunday, as the guard is still rehabbing from a torn ACL that ended his 2024-25 season after just six games. Rookie forward Alex Toohey's debut was also delayed by at least one game as the Australian second-round pick is still dealing with tendinitis in his right knee. Seth Curry, Steph's younger brother, was also a scratch."
"He added that Kuminga is expected to play. Third-year center Trayce Jackson-Davis, whom Kerr has praised during training camp after Jackson-Davis entered the preseason having slimmed down to 245 pounds, was questionable with a thumb injury. Newly re-signed forward Jonathan Kuminga and new stretch center Al Horford are expected to play against Los Angeles. The Warriors were not the only team dealing with injuries."
The Warriors open preseason against the Lakers with most stars expected to play limited minutes. Jimmy Butler tweaked his ankle in practice but is expected to be available. Veteran starters Stephen Curry, Al Horford, Butler and Draymond Green are slated for roughly 15 first-half minutes each. De'Anthony Melton remains unavailable while rehabbing a torn ACL and rookie Alex Toohey's debut is delayed by tendinitis in his right knee. Seth Curry was scratched after arriving late and not being cleared despite being healthy. Trayce Jackson-Davis is questionable with a thumb injury. The Lakers are also managing injuries and load, with LeBron James and Luka Doncic missing preseason action and Austin Reaves held out for rest.
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