Jimmy Butler Injury: Expected to play Tuesday

Butler (ankle) is expected to be available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports. Butler is officially listed as probable.

Butler has been managing a lingering ankle issue throughout the preseason, but head coach Steve Kerr indicated that the veteran should be available for the season opener. The six-time All-Star appeared in 30 regular-season games for the Warriors last season after being acquired from the Heat in February, averaging 17.9 points, 5.9 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 32.7 minutes per contest.