Heading into the Saturday night matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers, the visitors hoped for a potential return to action for Jo

San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) dribbles up court in front of Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) in the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images The Golden State Warriors succeeded in adding another superstar to pair with Stephen Curry this season.

Butler joined Jonathan Kuminga on Golden State's injury report. The fourth-year forward has been out since January due to an ankle sprain. While his absence continues to increase,

The Golden State Warriors are continuing their five-game road trip with a stop in Philadelphia where they take on the struggling 76ers. Saturday's game will be

Fadeaway World’s Eddie Bitar concocted a deal where the Warriors would sign-and-trade ascendant young star Jonathan Kuminga, along with Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody and two future first-round picks for Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid. Bitar rationalized the mock trade by saying (h/t The Sporting News’ Anthony Pasciolla):

Uncertainty, however, remains in Philadelphia ... after he was injured when Golden State's Jonathan Kuminga fell on the 7-footer's left leg. Embiid returned in time for the playoffs, where the 76ers were eliminated by the Sixers in the first round.