Golden State is also conducting self-reflection after losing consecutive games against the Toronto Raptors and Dallas Mavericks. The Warriors need to find a way to compensate for the absence of Butler, who averaged 20.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists over 38 games.

The NBA is moving Saturday's scheduled game back a day.

MINNEAPOLIS — The Warriors’ game against the Timberwolves on Saturday in downtown Minneapolis was postponed in the wake of a shooting earlier in the day involving federal immigration officers that left a man dead.

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga won't play Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center because of left knee soreness, per the NBA's injury report.