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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 […]

The Golden State Warriors visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Jimmy Butler was listed as questionable on the injury report earlier in the day, but now he’s been ruled out, per Sam DiGiovanni. Butler is dealing with right mid-back spasms after finishing with five points and seven assists against the Orlando Magic. Here’s everything […]

In today’s NBA, one of the most polarizing concerns is superstar empowerment. It’s getting more and more common for various superstars to demand trades despite their contract being far from over. While a change in scenery can do wonders to any player’s career, the opposite can also happen. Here is a look at 10 disgruntled […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat thrillingly beat the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, 125-120, it marks the team’s second straight victory at home after a touch stretch after the All-Star break. While the Heat’s belief had come back around after the win against the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday, Bam Adebayo emphasizes how another impressive performance […]

The Golden State Warriors seem to have turned things around with their big swing at the trade deadline. Many people didn’t think the Warriors’ trade for Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat was a needle-moving deal, but Butler and Golden State have proved everyone wrong so far. Unfortunately, the Warriors may have to play Saturday […]

Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors are on a roll since the All-Star break. However, one former player has his doubts on the team’s chances. Rudy Gay appeared as a special guest on Carmelo Anthony’s 7PM in Brooklyn podcast on Friday. He acknowledges the Warriors are playing well with the tandem of […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, there were many contributions from the team, but one that stood out was newcomer Davion Mitchell, who came over in the Jimmy Butler trade. While Mitchell has been described as a jack of all trades type of player for the Heat, he […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has a way of changing the energy in arenas. While some places are naturally electric every night, others aren’t. Big cities that host venues like Madison Square Garden and Boston’s TD Garden always have a charged atmosphere with big crowds. But then again, not every arena has that same […]