Is Jimmy Butler playing tonight against the San Antonio Spurs? Latest on Warriors superstar's availability (Apr. 9)

Jimmy Butler is expected to play against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. The Golden State Warriors are yet to release their official injury list ahead of the Spurs matchup at Chase Center. Butler's availability comes as a massive boost for a team looking to lock up a top-five spot as the regular season inches to a close.

Butler had a quiet evening against the Suns. He ended with just 10 points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals. With the All-Star forward due for a big game, the hope will be for Butler to fire against the Spurs, who are out of playoff contention.

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"We need what you bring": Jimmy Butler reveals his conversation with Steph Curry and Draymond Green ahead of Warriors trade

Jimmy Butler was one of the major names that were traded ahead of the trade deadline this year. The veteran forward came to Golden State, and the side has since seen solid success. They are now considered to be title favorites, and much of it is attributed to the 35-year-old's energy and high IQ plays on both ends of the floor.

Earlier, Butler revealed his conversation with Warriors mainstay Steph Curry and veteran Draymond Green about his move to the new side. Per Andscape's Marc J. Spears, Jimmy Butler said:

“I talked to both [Curry and Green], but I’ve talked to both of them for a while. But they said, ‘We can do something special. We need what you bring. The winning mentality, the hard nose on both sides of the ball.’ I think that’s what you want. That’s what they told me that I bring and I’m like, ‘Come on with it.’ ”

The move has paid dividends, as the Warriors are now 47-32 and tied with the LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets. The West is stacked with teams from 3rd to 8th seed, all separated by a win or two. Only time will tell if the Warriors can add another win to their tally.