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

Jimmy Butler sat out the Golden State Warriors' game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night because of back spasms. Acquired from Miami on, Feb. 6, Butler was injured in Golden State’s 121-115 victory at Orlando on Thursday night.

Jimmy Butler is dealing with a back injury as the Golden State Warriors and Charlotte Hornets are set to square off.

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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 is listed as probable due to back spasms for the Golden State Warriors game on Tuesday against the Hornets.

Jimmy Butler is questionable for the Warriors tomorrow night in Philadelphia with a mid back spasm. Jonathan Kuminga remains out. Waiting final clearance, but his return could be as early as Charlotte on Monday.

The Warriors were playing without six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler for the first time since trading for him, and the team clearly felt his absence. The Warriors are 7-1 when Butler plays, and Golden State desperately needs him back on the court moving forward.