On Tuesday night, the Golden State Warriors will be in Los Angeles to play Luka Doncic and the Lakers for their first game of the new season.
The Warriors are coming off a year where they lost in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
Jimmy Butler Expected to Be Available
For the game, the Warriors will likely have one of their best players in action, as Jimmy Butler is being listed as probable.
Via Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints: “Per Steve Kerr, Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) and Jimmy Butler (ankle) are probable for tomorrow’s season opener versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Both players participated in Golden State’s light practice today. Wing depth needed to deal with Luka Doncic with no Moses Moody.”
Per Steve Kerr, Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) and Jimmy Butler (ankle) are probable for tomorrow’s season opener versus the Los Angeles Lakers.
Both players participated in Golden State’s light practice today. Wing depth needed to deal with Luka Doncic with no Moses Moody.
— Kenzo Fukuda (@kenzofuku) October 20, 2025
Butler was an incredible addition to the Warriors during the middle of the 2024-25 season.
He helped them completely turn around their season.
The six-time NBA All-Star had averages of 17.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 47.6% from the field and 27.9% from the three-point range in 30 games.
Via @fanscout_pro: “Jimmy Butler is probable for the Warriors’ season opener vs. the Lakers. While he boosts the team, durability concerns persist with Butler not playing over 65 games in a season since 2018-19. His impact in fantasy remains significant when healthy.”
In addition to the Warriors, Butler has also played for the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat.
He led the Heat to the NBA Finals twice in five years.
That said, Butler has never won a title.
Jimmy Butler (ankle) probable Tuesday vs. Lakers https://t.co/Je42LLjm9Y
— Rotoworld Basketball (@rotoworld_hoops) October 20, 2025
Following the Lakers, the Warriors will play their next game on Thursday night when they return home to host Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
