Jimmy Butler gets the injury report against the Suns

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III was added to the team’s injury report in front Tuesday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns. The Warriors (4-3) will tip off at 10:00 PM ET at the Chase Center as they look to bounce back from two game winless trip.

Anthony Slater of the Athletics reported Tuesday afternoon that Butler is questionable with lower back soreness. The tag sits on the front of the back-to-back, with Golden State set to face the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

“Jimmy Butler has been added to the injury report tonight against the Suns. Questionable with lower back soreness,” Slater wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Butler last played in the The Warriors lost 114–109 to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, finished with 20 points, seven assists, six rebounds and two steals while shooting 6-of-14 from the field and 8-of-9 from the free throw line in 34 minutes.

Jimmy Butler is listed as questionable ahead of the Warriors’ matchup against the Suns

The 36-year-old forward, in his first full season in Golden State, was a constant presence on both ends of the floor. In seven games, Butler averaged 21.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 49.4% from the field and 50% from three-point range in 33.4 minutes per game.

If Butler is unable to play, forward Jonathan Cumminga is expected to take on a bigger role on offense. The 23-year-old has made notable strides early this season, averaging 17.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists while shooting 53.1% from the field and 43.5% from deep in 31 minutes per contest in seven appearances.

After Tuesday’s game, the Warriors will embark on a two-game West Coast road trip. They will visit the Kings (2–5) on Wednesday before facing the Denver Nuggets (4–2) on Friday night at 10:00 PM ET on Prime Video.

Golden State previously beat Denver in their home opener on October 23, when Stephen Curry scored 42 points and dished out seven assists in a 137–131 overtime victory at the Chase Center.

Butler’s status remains uncertain, and his availability could play a key role as the Warriors aim to regain momentum against a Suns team looking to get back to .500.