What is the story about?
Steph Curry (ankle), Jimmy Butler (illness), and Draymond Green (rest) are expected to be out against defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder tonight.
Choosing to rest their core three on the front end of a back-to-back essentially means the Warriors would rather go for the win against a relatively easier team in the Utah
Jazz on Saturday.
Since their game tonight will be a nationally televised tilt on Amazon Prime, the league can decide if resting the likes of Curry and Butler can be grounds for a fine based on player participation rules.
It should also be noted that, with the core three being ruled out, an opportunity for Jonathan Kuminga to see time on the floor will be opened, per Steve Kerr.
