Warriors’ Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green Face Mysterious Injury Updates Ahead of High-Stakes NBA Cup Clash with Blazers

The Golden State Warriors are gearing up to face the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA Cup group play, but here’s the kicker — they’re heading into battle with a medical report that reads like a who’s who of “Will They, Won’t They.” Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green, cornerstones of the team’s heartbeat, are tagged as probable, carrying the lingering shadows of injury and illness. It’s a lineup riddled with what-ifs — Buddy Hield’s battling sickness, and Jonathan Kuminga is sidelined for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, Stephen Curry’s shouldering the scoring load like a champ, backed by role players stepping up their game to keep the Warriors’ playoff hopes afloat at 9-8. On the flip side, Portland is limping into the Chase Center with its own injury saga, including the absence of Damian Lillard and others, yet rookie Donovan Clingan is making waves on the boards. So, can the Warriors hang tough and claim a second straight in-season tournament win with key players limping? Or will the Blazers’ resilience rewrite the story? Stay tuned, because tip-off at 7:30 p.m. ET might just be the start of a thriller. LEARN MORE