Jimmy Butler Expected to Return Monday After Personal Absence

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler was a late scratch for Saturday's game against the Hornets, ruled out due to personal reasons despite being announced in the starting lineup. However, he is expected to return to action for Monday's game against the Heat. This month, Butler has appeared in seven games, averaging 21.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.7 steals while shooting 53.1 percent from the field in 30.6 minutes per contest.