Heat’s Jimmy Butler (calf) to miss fourth consecutive game

Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the host Golden State Warriors due to a calf injury.

This will be Butler's fourth straight game sidelined due to injury.

The Heat also announced that guard Kyle Lowry (soreness) and forward Caleb Martin (ankle) would not play in the game, the first of a five-game road trip. Guard Josh Richardson (back) remains doubtful for the contest.

Butler, 34, is averaging 21.5 points and 5.2 rebounds, as well as averaging 4.6 assists in 23 games (all starts) this season.

Lowry, 37, is averaging 9.4 points, 4.1 assists and 3.7 rebounds in 28 games (all starts).

Martin, 28, averages 11.0 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 20 games (10 starts).

Field Level Media contributed to this report.