Saturday night’s thriller between the Golden State Warriors and Detroit Pistons saw Jimmy Butler once again remind the league why he thrives in high-pressure mo

Since trading for six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler, the Golden State Warriors have taken over the league. With Butler in the lineup, the Warriors are 7-1, as the two-way star has taken Golden State to another level.

A return to South Philly for the first time as a member of the Golden State Warriors could be on the horizon for former Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler. Ho

The Golden State Warriors visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Jimmy Butler was listed as questionable on the injury report earlier in the day, but now he’s been ruled out, per Sam DiGiovanni.

Jimmy Butler missed Saturday's loss to the 76ers due to back spasms, marking his first game out as a member of the Warriors.

Jimmy Butler sat out the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night because of back spasms.

Jonathan Kuminga remains out for the Warriors as he continues to recover from a right ankle sprain, while the Hornets have listed Miles Bridges and Seth Curry as probable to play. The Warriors will be looking to improve on their 32-28 record (seventh in the Western Conference) when they return to action on Monday.

Butler was ruled out due to back spasms ahead of tipoff, marking his first missed game as a Warrior. Golden State is 7-1 in games he has played since coming aboard in the trade that sent Andrew Wiggins to Miami. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said he doesn’t think Butler’s injury will be a long-term ordeal and described it as day-to-day for now.

Jimmy Butler popped up on the injury report before the Golden State Warriors take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday Primetime.