Butler and Kuminga being available gives the Warriors some much-needed depth in the rotation for Tuesday. The Warriors will be missing both Moody and De'Anthony Melton on Tuesday against the Lakers, along with recently waived guard Seth Curry.

The Golden State Warriors enter opening night against the LA Lakers with five players on their injury report. Head coach Steve Kerr confirmed on Monday that Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga are both probable to play.

Jimmy Butler suffered an ankle sprain during practice and the Warriors rightfully decided to let his minor injury properly heal.

Butler has that kind of talent. But unlike some past Warriors who have needed to be seen as “the man,” he doesn’t operate in that space. “I have no ego. I’m not the No. 1 option, I’m great with that — I know my role,

Golden State Warriors teammates Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield amusingly debated who would win a game of 1-on-1.