Are Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green playing tonight? Warriors vs. Injury Report

The Golden State Warriors posted an update on the injuries in front Saturday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavalierswith Jimmy Butler III i Draymond Green both listed as questionable. The team enters the contest at 11–12 as it looks to close out a three-game East Coast road trip that continues to pose significant availability challenges.

Butler is questionable with a left knee injury, while Green is listed as questionable with a right midfoot sprain, according to a report from the Warriors Saturday morning. Their statuses remain the primary focus as Golden State tries to stabilize its rotation during a period defined by mounting health issues.

Butler, in his first full season with Golden State, was one of the team’s most reliable contributors through the first quarter of the year. The 36-year-old is averaging 19.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, five assists and 1.6 steals while logging 30.9 minutes per game in 20 appearances. He was very efficient, shooting 51.9% from the field, 43.9% from three and 85.7% from the free throw line. His last performance was held on Tuesday at 124–112 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunderwhere he had six points, three rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes before knee discomfort limited him.

Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green’s injury status looms large as the Warriors face the Cavaliers

Green, 35, continues to deal with the recurrence Right foot problems that resurfaced Thursday in the team’s 99–98 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. The forward is averaging eight points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists in 28.2 minutes per game while shooting 38.2% from the field and 33.3% from deep in 20 games. Green left Thursday’s contest after re-aggravating a foot injury in the second quarter and did not return. The team later confirmed he had undergone a taping, leading to a questionable appointment to go into Saturday’s match.

The potential absence of one or both veterans would further strain a Warriors roster already dealing with injuries to key players. Golden State has navigated inconsistent availability all season, and the team’s recent string of close games has underscored the importance of maintaining lineup stability.

Saturday’s matchup with the Cavaliers, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV, marks the second stop of Golden State’s back-to-back streak. The Warriors will next travel to Chicago to face the Bulls (9-13) on Sunday at 7:00 PM ET. After the road trip, Golden State returns home briefly before hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-8) next Friday at 10:00 PM ET, also on NBA TV.

The decisions for Butler and Green during the game are expected to play a significant role in determining Golden State’s approach and rotation against a Cavaliers team that has performed well early in the season.