The Golden State Warriors will play their first game without Jimmy Butler, who will miss Saturday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers because of mid back spasms. Head coach Steve Kerr said Butler apparently suffered the back injury when he took a hit from Orlando's Wendell Carter Jr.

The Orlando big man hosted a Flight 34 Aviation Event, his annual basketball camp and participated in holiday giveaways.

Jimmy Butler missed Saturday's loss to the 76ers due to back spasms, marking his first game out as a member of the Warriors.

Head coach Steve Kerr said Butler began experiencing back issues when he took a hit from Orlando's Wendell Carter Jr. during the Warriors' 121-115 win over the Magic on Thursday. With Butler in ...