Buddy Hield

Butler was initially questionable for Thursday's game after a sore left knee caused a premature exit from Tuesday's loss to the Thunder. Gary Payton II and Buddy Hield should see their minutes increase, and De'Anthony Melton is available to make his first appearance of the season. Of the three, Hield offers the highest offensive ceiling.

Knee soreness ended Butler's night early on Tuesday, which allowed Gary Payton II to start the second half in his place. Buddy Hield logged 28 minutes off the bench, and while he didn't shoot well, he did get 15 shots. If Butler misses Thursday's game, Hield would be the preferred streaming option over GPII.

Since returning from a seven-game absence due to a bilateral knee issue, Kuminga has played 19 and 16 minutes off the bench. Now, he's dealing with right ankle soreness. If he isn't able to suit up against Philly, Moses Moody and Buddy Hield should see a bump in minutes.

Buddy Hield crashed Jimmy Butler s postgame presser, joking about the Warriors star s foul-drawing after the win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Golden State Warriors improved to 10-9 behind 31 points from Steph Curry, 20 from Buddy Hield and 18 from Jimmy Butler.