The Golden State Warriors will reportedly be without their top two players when they face the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

After playing 14 minutes in the first half against the Suns, Butler exited the game in the second quarter. When the Warriors returned to the court for the start of the second half, Butler wasn't on the court. Butler was later ruled out for the remainder of the game with lower back soreness.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/warriors/onsi as Jimmy Butler, Moody, Horford Statuses Revealed for Nuggets Game. The Golden State Warriors (5-4) announced on Thursday that Stephen Curry would not play against the Denver Nuggets (5-2), and they revealed another rotation player will not suit up Friday.

Russell Westbrook became the NBA point guard with the most rebounds in history after recording a triple-double in the Sacramento Kings’ win against the Warriors on Wednesday. However, the Warriors’ young core, including Will Richard, Moses Moody, and Jonathan Kuminga, stepped up in the absence of the veterans in the closely fought contest.

Golden State has ruled out All-Star wing Jimmy Butler due to a concerning new injury, as the team's game against Phoenix continues.

Golden State Warriors guard Jimmy Butler failed to finish their game against the Phoenix Suns at home on Tuesday.