Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green all sat out for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. It was the second night of a back-to-back set for the Warriors, which is why it was not a complete surprise that all three stars were out of action, especially amid their respective health conditions.
The shorthanded Warriors suffered defeat against Russell Westbrook and the Kings, 121-116, and Golden State is now looking to get back to winning ways in their next game. They battle Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Friday, but it has now been confirmed that they will be undermanned yet again for that one.
The Warriors have already confirmed that Curry will be out for a second straight game when they face the Nuggets on Friday. The former back-to-back MVP is dealing with an illness, which he played through in Wednesday’s victory over the Phoenix Suns.
Curry’s condition reportedly worsened after the Suns game, and he was unable to join the team for the trip to Sacramento. It now appears that he will remain in San Francisco to rest and recuperate as the Warriors head to Denver for Friday’s road game.
The team has also announced the status of both Butler and Green for the Nuggets game via the official injury report. Butler, who is dealing with a lower back strain in his right side, has been listed as questionable to play. Green, on the other hand, is probable with a right rib contusion.
It appears that Butler will miss a second straight game on Friday. The good news, however, is that Green has a good chance of being able to return to face Jokic and Co.
