Warriors vs Heat

Gui Santos

GS · SF

Knee: Santos didn't participate in Wednesday's practice and will remain sidelined for a second straight game Thursday. Will Richard and Georges Niang are candidates for increased burn in Santos' absence.

Jimmy Butler

GS · SF

Knee: Butler, who underwent surgery after suffering the injury Jan. 19, has progressed to individual court work but still has several rehabilitation milestones to clear. His next step involves landing comfortably after a game-speed jump. Coach Steve Kerr is hopeful Butler can rejoin Golden State for the latter portion of the season, though no official return date has been announced. The 37-year-old forward remains a significant part of the Warriors' plans and could provide a substantial boost during the second half of the campaign.

Kristaps Porzingis

GS · C

Illness: Porzingis has not returned to the Warriors' facility since leaving in October, and his absence is no longer considered excused by the organization. Golden State continues to explore trading the 31-year-old center's contract ahead of the Feb. 11 deadline rather than voiding his deal. With Porzingis reportedly leaning toward retirement and no timetable for his return, he remains an extremely risky fantasy investment with little reason to expect meaningful production this season.

Moses Moody

GS · SG

Knee: Moody has been limited to individual court work, but team sources indicate he's ahead of Jimmy Butler (knee) in the rehabilitation process and is expected to return before the veteran forward. The 24-year-old still has several recovery checkpoints to complete, and Golden State has not established an official timetable. His eventual return would help replenish a Warriors wing rotation that will open the season without both Moody and Butler.