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Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. delivered a blunt message to the team following the acquisition of Jimmy Butler III, emphasizing a win-now mentality as the team pushes toward the postseason. “I told them, ‘It’s time to win,’” Dunleavy Jr. told HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. “Whatever happened this season thus far where we’ve had […]

Five weeks have passed since we experienced the most jaw-dropping and crazy NBA trade deadline that involved All-NBA talents like Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, De’Aaron Fox, and Jimmy Butler relocating to new places. In this span, the NBA as a whole has changed drastically in terms of teams rising in and falling out of the […]

The Golden State Warriors extended their win streak to six games with a dominant 130-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Jonathan Kuminga returned to the lineup after missing 31 games with a sprained right ankle, and his presence made an immediate impact. Jimmy Butler III, who finished the game with six points, […]

With four NBA titles, two MVPs, and the all-time three-point record under his belt, championships are still at the forefront of Stephen Curry’s mind. For Curry, the quest for ring number five is what’s pushing him in his 16th season in the league. And with the Golden State Warriors surging to 12 wins in their […]

Winning is all that matters to Jimmy Butler. That was the case during his time with the Miami Heat, and Butler’s winning mentality has completely altered the trajectory of the Golden State Warriors. Since his addition to the lineup alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, Butler and the Warriors have gone 12-2 overall, losing just […]

The Golden State Warriors’ long-awaited second star hasn’t exactly put up numbers befitting that status since arriving at the trade deadline. Andrew Wiggins was averaging 17.6 points per game when the Dubs sent him to the Miami Heat. He was shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc on career-high volume, too, also doing enough as a […]

During the day of the trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors decided to be aggressive for once, swinging a deal for Jimmy Butler after the 35-year-old star forward had burnt his bridges with the Miami Heat. There were mixed reactions to the trade; some thought that acquiring Butler may not have been worth the risk […]

The Golden State Warriors are rolling since adding Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline, going 12-1 with the veteran in the lineup. Everyone is benefiting from Butler’s arrival, including superstar Stephen Curry. While the Warriors are in the sixth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference as we speak, it’s hard not to discuss […]

When the Golden State Warriors traded for star forward Jimmy Butler, there were rumors that these next two seasons could be the twilight run of all-time NBA legend Stephen Curry.  Discussing Curry’s potential retirement on his podcast, The Draymond Green Show, with Baron Davis, the four-time All-Star recalled a conversation with his long-time teammate about […]

With Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga expected to return to the court Thursday against the Sacramento Kings, the head coach Steve Kerr is actively thinking about how the seventh overall pick of the 2021 draft fits next to Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry, and the rest of the team.  On the Willard and Dibs show, […]

Jimmy Butler has been a revelation for a Golden State Warriors team dead in the water pre-trade deadline. A team once flirting with the 10th seed of the play-in tournament, Butler and the Warriors have surged to sixth in the West and only three games behind the Houston Rockets, winning nine of their last 10 […]

As Jonathan Kuminga is set to return from injury, it leaves Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green wondering how Kuminga and Jimmy Butler will fit together. Neither guy is a great outside shooter. In a lineup that could see Green, Butler, and Kuminga on the floor together, with none able to consistently shoot from 3, […]

On Monday evening, the Golden State Warriors continued their winning ways with a home win over the Portland Trail Blazers, pushing their record to 37-28 in the process. The game marked the first triple double for Jimmy Butler since joining the Warriors, as the multi-time All-Star racked up 15 points to go along with ten […]

The Golden State Warriors are riding high as they continue to play well in the wake of the Jimmy Butler trade. Monday night brought more excitement for the Warriors in a 130-120 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Not only did Butler record his first triple-double in a Dubs uniform, but Gary Payton II scored […]

Jimmy Butler has transformed the Golden State Warriors since his trade-deadline arrival, and his impact was on full display in Monday’s 130-120 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers at Chase Center. Butler recorded his first triple-double with the team, finishing with 15 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds while adding three steals for good measure, […]

Ever since the Miami Heat traded Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, there is no doubt that Tyler Herro was tasked as the No. 1 scoring option on the team. After the Heat’s loss to the Chicago Bulls, he spoke about his new role on the team and how he’s had to adapt to […]

Before the NBA trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors were stuck in the mud and battling and battling to just be in the play-in region of the Western Conference standings. Several weeks later, the Dubs are the 6-seed in the West and rapidly rising in the NBA power rankings, alongside the LA Clippers. Jimmy Butler […]

Jimmy Butler just accomplished a milestone early into his stint with the Golden State Warriors. 12 games into his time with the Warriors, Butler is averaging 17.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. He is shooting 46% from the field, including 20% from beyond the arc. Butler has yet to record […]

The Golden State Warriors continue to win games at a high rate since the addition of Jimmy Butler, and there’s no doubt that he’s changed the trajectory of the team this season. Butler was a game-changer in their latest win against the Detroit Pistons, scoring 15 points in the quarter and helping them down the […]

Just one month ago, it looked like the Golden State Warriors’ hopes of making a meaningful postseason run were practically non-existent. The Dubs were 25-26 and on the outside of the Western Conference Playoff picture, barely hanging on to the 10th seed. But thanks to a trade with the Miami Heat that landed Golden State […]

Sports reporter Rachel Nichols noted key differences between Jimmy Butler and Kevin Durant when it came to their dynamics with the Golden State Warriors. Nichols appeared in an episode of Sports Illustrated’s Open Floor Show on Friday. She says the irony is that the Warriors would’ve preferred Durant but got Butler, and Durant is having […]

Luka Doncic has completely shifted the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship outlook this season. Jimmy Butler has done the same for the Golden State Warriors. These two stars changed teams at the trade deadline and have created the two biggest storylines in the NBA over the last month, as the Lakers and Warriors are now legitimate […]

Jimmy Butler’s arrival in Golden State may not have come with jaw-dropping stats, but his impact has been undeniable. The Warriors, known for their offensive firepower, have long struggled with two key areas in recent years. One, getting to the free-throw line and two, limiting turnovers. Butler has helped fix both. In just 11 games […]

After the Golden State Warriors went through an astonishing road trip, the winning ways continued after the team made a major change right before the trade deadline. With the Warriors trading for Jimmy Butler, the team has been on fire, especially star Stephen Curry as Draymond Green shares how his longtime teammate was proven correct […]

The Golden State Warriors watched Brandin Podziemski go down in horror on Thursday. The franchise later shared a concerning update during their contest against the Brooklyn Nets. The shooting guard left early against the Eastern Conference opponent. Warriors inside for The Athletic Anthony Slater dropped an update on what ailed “Podz.” “Brandin Podziemski: lower back […]

Draymond Green just couldn’t keep his birthday wish a secret. Can you really blame him? Just less than a month after the Golden State Warriors brought in Jimmy Butler, the four-time champion celebrated his 35th birthday in New York City after yet another victory—this time over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, easily […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has adjusted the team’s expectations as the regular season nears its final stretch. Speaking with 95.7 The Game, Kerr emphasized the importance of staying focused while acknowledging the team’s recent surge in the Western Conference standings. “I think we can move up further now given what’s transpired the […]

Having a good start to an NBA career is ideal for any player to stay in the league. However, not every player gets the opportunities they need early on. In fact, some of those chances may never come. Nonetheless, there are still players who made the most out of the chances they got, no matter […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green celebrated his 35th birthday Tuesday night with a clear goal in mind — another championship. Following the Warriors’ 114-102 victory over the New York Knicks, Green was captured on video making his birthday wish. “Y’all know what my wish is…” Green said. A voice in the background quickly interjected, […]

Candid and insightful analysis is hard to come by in the NBA these days. Between ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins dropping Ja Morant missives and the national all but ignoring Jaren Jackson Jr., it is hard to get a full picture of the Memphis Grizzlies outside of a dedicated few. However, Fred Wells, Grizzlies rookie Jaylen’s father, […]

Jimmy Butler’s season has been odd, to say the least; for the first few months, he was a part of the Miami Heat, with which he butted heads constantly. But now, he appears to be thriving with the Golden State Warriors. With the Heat, Butler made his desire to be traded clear in ways that […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal gave a clear demand for Warriors superstar Stephen Curry that will fire up fans. The greatest shooter of all time continued his stellar form in Golden State’s 114-102 road win over the New York Knicks. The Warriors are now 9-1 when newest addition, Jimmy Butler, has been featured in the lineup. […]

Safe to say that the Jimmy Butler and Golden State Warriors experiment is working, just ask Draymond Green. However, the expectation is still clear. For instance, Green said that the Warriors can win a title with Butler. While the latter addressed those claims and agreed, Green is adding more fuel to the fun for his […]

In Monday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged the team could do a better job of involving Jimmy Butler in the offense. Despite a strong 8-1 record with Butler, he recognized the team’s early struggles to engage him effectively in the game. Kerr emphasized the need for […]

The Golden State Warriors seemed to have found new life since trading for Jimmy Butler, and they look like a brand new team now. There were questions on how he would fit in with their style of play, but it’s obvious that he can fit anywhere he goes. One of the things Butler has done […]

Just like that, we have about one month left in the 2024-25 NBA season. As every team in the league enters the home stretch of their respective schedules, it has been the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors taking advantage of every opportunity to prove that they are real threats in the NBA power […]

The Golden State Warriors and the Charlotte Hornets will be squaring off for the second time in a week, as the Dubs look to recover from an upset loss at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers on the road last Saturday. However, there is a little bit of uncertainty about the playing status of star […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler’s time with the Miami Heat came to a tumultuous end, but there is more drama facing him in South Beach as he is facing a lawsuit. Butler is being sued for not paying $260,000 in rent and causing $127,000 in damage to a luxury home he rented in Miami […]

From the time that Jimmy Butler arrived in Golden State following the Warriors’ trade deadline deal for the six-time All-Star, they’ve been treated like and playing like an NBA Title contender. That is until Saturday night, when the short-handed 76ers beat the Dubs by the score of 126-119. That upset loss aside, the trio of […]