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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 […]

The Golden State Warriors got an impressive 121-115 win against the Orlando Magic, and they were led by the will of Stephen Curry, who finished the game with 56 points and shot 12-for-19 from three. Not many people have played with a teammate who scored 50 points in a game, and Jimmy Butler was one […]

When Steve Kerr agreed to become the head coach of the Golden State Warriors on May 14th, 2014, there was no way he could possibly know what was to come over the next decade. Yes, the allure of coaching a player as talented and as special as Stephen Curry certainly played a huge role in […]

The Golden State Warriors pulled off a major road victory against the Orlando Magic on Thursday, overcoming a 17-point deficit thanks to a historic performance from superstar point guard Stephen Curry. The win pushes them to 7-1 in the Jimmy Butler era, with the six-time All-Star already proving to be a game-changer for Golden State. […]

After a 128-92 win against the Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler addressed teammate Jonathan Kuminga’s return. After Draymond Green doubled down on the Warriors winning their next title since Butler’s arrival, Jimmy discussed what Kuminga’s return from his right ankle injury would mean for Golden State. When a reporter asked about the […]

The Golden State Warriors delivered a dominant performance against the Charlotte Hornets in a 128-92 blowout Tuesday night, securing their sixth win in the last seven games. The victory pushed Golden State to 31-27 on the season and lifted the team to the eighth seed in the Western Conference as it continues to gain momentum […]

The addition of Jimmy Butler via trade has instilled plenty of confidence within the Golden State Warriors that they could, perhaps, make a deep playoff run and even win a championship — which would be Stephen Curry and Draymond Green’s fifth. They have been playing excellent ball since Butler’s arrival, going 5-1 in games with […]

Through five games with Jimmy Butler, the Golden State Warriors (30-27) were 4-1 with the lone loss coming in a hard-fought Feb.12 battle with the Dallas Mavericks (31-27). They avenged that defeat on Sunday, blowing out the Mavs, 126-102. After helping his new team end a seven-game road trip on a high note, the six-time […]

The Golden State Warriors made one of the biggest moves of this season ahead of the trade deadline as they acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. The Warriors still have some elite talent from their dynasty days as Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are part of the squad, but the team has been struggling […]

Championship aspirations are engrained within the Golden State Warriors. Luckily for them, both Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler feel that same desire. After Green doubled down on the Warriors’ championship guarantee, Butler added more to his teammate’s comments. Butler explained via The Athletic’s Anthony Slater the team’s mentality behind Green’s brash take. “I don’t pay […]

As the Golden State Warriors traded for Jimmy Butler, the team has made a major turnaround, bringing life to a unit that had experienced disappointment after a strong start to the season. With the Warriors having their own championship aspirations, it’s important to look at what led to the moment when the team acquired the […]

The Jimmy Butler experiment on the Golden State Warriors may be working out better than most people thought, and they’re probably playing some of their best basketball this season. There’s no doubt that Butler is a winner, but he seems to be in a situation where he enjoys playing, and he’s fitting in well. After […]

For Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, adding Jimmy Butler to his team has completely changed the complexion of the 2024-25 campaign. Green guaranteed the Warriors would win a championship. Then, he explained why anyone could get frustrated with Butler — it’s because they’re losers. For Green, it’s the only explanation for why players couldn’t […]

When Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had doubts about trading for Jimmy Butler, the franchise made the move anyway. Now, Kerr could not be any more grateful. Despite the uncertainty about some of Butler’s antics, it doesn’t take away from him being an elite basketball player. If anyone were to understand, it would […]

The Golden State Warriors have truly been a new-look team since Jimmy Butler was traded to the Warriors. For Stephen Curry, the impact has been felt more than just being on the court together. It’s the stat sheet. Although most don’t care about numbers, there’s one advanced metric that Curry cares deeply about. He explained […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry explained why he brought back his iconic celebration in the team’s 126-102 win over the Dallas Mavericks. The franchise had an emotional night, retiring Andre Iguodala’s number, and they used that inspiration to take over the game from the start. Curry led the charge with 30 points on twelve of 20 […]

It is not often that Stephen A. Smith admits that he was wrong on air, making it noteworthy every time he does. On the Sunday edition of ‘NBA Countdown’ Smith made the rare admission by saying he misjudged Jimmy Butler’s fit with the Golden State Warriors at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Smith said he […]

The Golden State Warriors have gotten off to a strong start to the Jimmy Butler era, winners of four out of their five games since trading for the former disgruntled Miami Heat star. The Warriors’ offense has looked much more stable since acquiring the former All-Star, and their defense has also understandably leveled up in […]

After the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors on Friday night in overtime, the team comes off the All-Star break with a bang, though it featured what has been their fatal flaw all season. There is not much time left for the Heat as there is a sense of urgency to correct their mistakes and […]

The Golden State Warriors, prior to the trade deadline, decided to take a risk. They stepped up to the plate and decided that taking a chance on a disgruntled Jimmy Butler, who’s done nothing but frustrate the Miami Heat brass, was worth it. After all, Butler has proven in the past that he can show […]

Maximizing the Golden State Warriors’ star core of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler has been a priority for head coach Steve Kerr. This is certainly the case when it comes to utilizing the team’s small ball lineups. Kerr explained the ability to have Green and Butler play key roles in small ball scenarios. […]

There’s no question that the development of rookies in the NBA are something to keep under watch for basketball fans. Throughout the years, fans have witnessed several top-overall NBA Draft picks either live up to the hype or go bust. However, there have also been players who were picked low in the draft that managed […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat went through the All-Star break, the team looks to get back on track after the big trade sending Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors. With the Heat looking to contend once again, part of the package still looking to find some semblance is Andrew Wiggins, a likely mainstay […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat facing the Toronto Raptors on Friday night, the team looks to come off the All-Star break on a good note, especially for a player like Terry Rozier. As the Heat looks to contend hopefully for a big playoff push, Rozier spoke to ClutchPoints after Thursday’s practice on mentally and […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson took a picture at the hairdresser on Tuesday with his straight and down, which led to a plethora of jokes across social media. While Lamar was likely just washing his hair before rebraiding it, fans took the opportunity to have some fun with the former MVP. First, here’s a look […]

The Miami Heat are looking to turn things around in the second half of the 2024-25 NBA season after a first half that was filled with controversy and mediocre play. The Heat finally ended the Jimmy Butler saga by trading the disgruntled star to the Golden State Warriors for a package centered around Andrew Wiggins; […]

Jimmy Butler may have been burning all of his bridges with the Miami Heat, but the Golden State Warriors still deemed him to be worth the risk. Butler, after all, is a proven postseason performer with a long track record of lifting some undertalented Heat teams deep into the playoffs, and the Warriors are hoping […]

As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro experienced his first All-Star experience, he now leads the team after the trade to the Golden State Warriors featuring Jimmy Butler. Herro would call the Heat’s situation a “fresh start” with all the events taking place this season but answered an interesting question regarding Butler’s Miami No. 22 which […]

As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro experienced his first All-Star event, he now looks to lead his team after the break in the hopes of a potential playoff push. There was no doubt that there was a feeling of disappointment for the Heat heading into the break as they are in the midst of a […]

The Golden State Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat around the trade deadline. Bringing in star players can affect a team’s dynamic, but veteran Warriors forward Draymond Green does not believe that will be the case. Green thinks Stephen Curry’s confidence allows Butler to do his thing. “The dopest thing about that whole […]

As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro experienced his first All-Star appearance this past weekend in San Francisco, he spoke about his time in the new format which has been highly talked about around the league. Besides the tournament style on Sunday, the Heat guard won the three-point contest to add to what was already a […]

Coming out of a mostly blah NBA All-Star Weekend in which the key takeaways were once again a failed format change and a lack of effort, a bigger and far more consequential story worth covering is what Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green had to say about his team’s NBA Title chances during TNT’s pre-game coverage of […]