Four Warriors Sidelined for Heat Matchup
Butler, Moody, Porzingis and Santos are all out, with Horford and Williams available for Thursday at Chase Center.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Basketball
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Warriors fans heading to Chase Center Thursday will see Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, Kristaps Porzingis and Gui Santos all sidelined for the Miami Heat game. The team released its injury report Wednesday, listing all four players as out.
Why it matters
For Bay Area fans, the absences put a spotlight on depth as the Warriors chase a fifth straight win and a 5-3 start to the season. Porzingis's situation, tied to POTS symptoms and reported retirement considerations, is a reminder of how personal health decisions shape a roster.
The Warriors are 5-3 with a five-game winning streak and a 3-0 record through their six-game homestand. Four players are out, and Horford and Williams are the only available depth options.
The players
Golden State Warriors
The San Francisco-area NBA team that released the injury report and is hosting the Heat at Chase Center.
Jimmy Butler
Warriors forward sidelined while recovering from a knee injury.
Kristaps Porzingis
Warriors center listed as "Not With Team" and reportedly considering retirement after dealing with POTS symptoms.
Moses Moody
Warriors guard out while recovering from a knee injury.
Miami Heat
The visiting team, off to a 0-4 start this season.
The details
The Warriors released their injury report Wednesday ahead of Thursday's game against the Heat at Chase Center. Butler and Moody are recovering from knee injuries, Gui Santos is listed as day-to-day with left knee tendinitis, and Porzingis is designated as "Not With Team." Horford was rested in the second game of a back-to-back, and Williams is dealing with a left quadriceps contusion.
Timeline
Wednesday: Warriors release injury report against the Heat.
Thursday: Warriors host the Heat at Chase Center.
January: Butler and Moody are expected to return.
Across the Bay
Earlier this season the Warriors erased a 17-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns, a comeback that showed what this roster can do when it is healthy. Tonight's absences test whether that resilience carries into a stretch without four rotation players.
If you're heading to Chase Center Thursday, expect a lineup without four regulars, with Horford and Williams carrying more of the load. Check the team's official injury updates before you go for the latest status on the players out.
The takeaway
The Warriors' depth is being tested just as they build momentum, so watch how the rotation holds up through this homestand. Track the January return timeline for Butler and Moody, since that is when the lineup could look different.
What happens next
Butler and Moody are expected to return around January, a timeline that will shape the rotation as the season develops.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see our Basketball coverage.
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