Jimmy Butler’s Preseason Status in Doubt: Will Ankle Injury Sideline Him Against Warriors?
When you’re talking about Jimmy Butler stepping into Golden State for his first training camp after that midseason swap with Miami, you expect fireworks, right? Well, hold the applause for just a sec—Butler’s preseason debut might be benched on a bit of bad luck. He rolled his ankle late last week, which kept him off the court for a couple of crucial practice days. Steve Kerr isn’t tossing him into the Lakers preseason opener at Chase Center just yet, calling his availability a “question mark.” Makes sense — the last thing the Warriors want is to rush a key veteran before the season really gets cooking. With their medical team, headed by Rick Celebrini, playing it extremely safe—especially with big names like Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Al Horford, and now Butler—caution is the name of the game. Meanwhile, a few others like Trayce Jackson-Davis and rookie Alex Toohey are also in the injury mix, which adds another layer to what’s shaping up to be a careful, measured preseason approach. Kerr’s planning to spread out minutes so nobody hits the gas too hard too soon. It’s early days, but the vibes around the camp ground tell me this team’s eyeing long-term health over short-term sizzle.



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