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Why Jimmy Butler isn’t playing for Warriors in 2nd half with possible injury update

The Golden State Warriors knew the risk of this roster construction.

With older players, injuries might pop up more frequently. Guys might need more rest. There might be more ailments than there would with a younger team.

Of course, when the veterans are as good as these guys, that can still work out OK.

But sometimes, it can backfire.

That appears to be what happened Tuesday night with Jimmy Butler.

He was questionable for the game, started, but then sat the end of the first half and didn’t start the second half.

Why isn’t Jimmy Butler playing?

It’s too early to know for sure why Jimmy Butler is sitting to start the second half Tuesday night.

The simplest explanation is t

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