Golden State Warriors offer an encouraging update on Jimmy Butler’s back injury ahead of their road game against the Denver Nuggets.

The Golden State Warriors will remain without their superstar Steph Curry for the blockbuster NBA Cup game against the Denver Nuggets on Friday.

The Warriors are hoping to find a way to keep their aging stars fresh for the stretch run as the rest of the league turns the game into a sprint

Since joining the Golden State Warriors, Jimmy Butler has settled in with ease. The former Miami Heat superstar has taken on the ‘Robin’ role alongside Stephen Curry. And while he seems to be on great terms with all his teammates,

Jimmy Butler has been sensational for the Golden State Warriors this 2025-26 season, averaging a 20-5-5 stat line entering Tuesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. Out of the seven contests he had played heading into the showdown with Phoenix, he scored less than 20 points just once.

One major issue for Golden State during its back-to-back losses has been turnovers, with the franchise ranking 25th in the NBA, averaging 17.1 blunders per game. During his postgame news conference, veteran forward Butler called for the Warriors to get things back on track, noting how it started by playing with taking better care of the rock.

Curry didn't suit up against the Kings on Wednesday in the second leg of the Warriors' back-to-back set, and the star floor general will also miss this matchup Friday. This is a huge loss for the Warriors,