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As the Golden State Warriors’ chances of making the playoffs have increased since Jimmy Butler arrived at the trade deadline, so has Draymond Green’s chances of winning the Defensive Player of the Year award. Butler has given Golden State new life during the second half of the season, boosting this organization’s chances of winning another […]

Ime Udoka’s Houston Rockets roughed up Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night, earning a 106-96 road victory while holding Curry to just three points. It was an eventful game with emotions running high, featuring Draymond Green shenanigans and even some back-and-forth trash talk between Udoka and Curry. Despite the Rockets’ physicality […]

The greatest shooter of all time was freezing cold from the field on Sunday night. Golden State Warriors legend Stephen Curry struggled against superb defender Amen Thompson, scoring just three points on 1-of-10 shooting– 1-of-8 from 3-point range–  and committing four turnovers in a 106-96 loss versus the visiting Houston Rockets. Despite recording eight assists, […]

Have the NBA playoffs already started? It sure seems that way, as the level of competitiveness we have seen between Western Conference foes with just 10 days left in the regular season has been incredible. What we witnessed on Thursday night between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors was pure cinema and […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers had a thriller against the Golden State Warriors, it still ended in a 123-116 loss where star Luka Doncic expressed his disappointment after the game. While it was another game featuring star LeBron James going up against Stephen Curry, the Lakers’ Doncic would speak after the game about his outing […]

The Golden State Warriors picked up a huge 123-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night in a battle between the No. 4 and No. 5 seeds in the Western Conference. Along the way, star forward Jimmy Butler appeared to suffer an injury to his left arm, which he addressed after the Warriors […]

Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, and the surging Golden State Warriors finally faced a real test—two of them, actually. Road wins over the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers will go a long way toward the Warriors’ hopes of not only avoiding the play-in tournament but also earning home-court advantage in the first round […]

No team needed more help at the NBA trade deadline than the Golden State Warriors. With Stephen Curry and Draymond Green only able to do so much, plus the Dubs sinking in the standings, Mike Dunleavy Jr. and this front office pulled off a huge trade to bring in Jimmy Butler. If it wasn’t for […]

Outside of the Oklahoma City Thunder at the top of the Western Conference standings, a lot of uncertainty exists as to where each team will end up before the playoffs start. While several teams are still fighting to avoid the play-in tournament region of the standings, others are attempting to clinch home-court advantage for a […]

LeBron James is arguably the best basketball player in the world, having collected plenty of milestones and accolades throughout his NBA career. James is also considered to be one of the most successful players in the playoffs, having earned four NBA championships and Finals MVPs. The King also holds the record for the most points […]

As the Miami Heat have won three straight games after beating the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night, it has been an emotional past few weeks dealing with coming off a 10-game skid and even a recent return. The Heat beat Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors last Tuesday in what was an interesting return […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo lead the charge against Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, it was a clear display of how significant he means to the team on and off the court. Being the Heat’s captain for the past two seasons since the retirement of Udonis Haslem, his […]

Jimmy Butler caught at the top of the floor with eight seconds left on the shot clock, his defender lunging toward halfcourt after shooting the gap for a steal. Only Tyler Herro was between Butler and the rim as he quickly turned on his pivot foot, seemingly primed to attack downhill. Instead of going right […]

NBA coaches and superstars have to work together if they want to carry a team to a championship. Unfortunately, that is easier said than done. In fact, it’s never a good sight to see a player and coach go at it against each other, especially under the public eye. Here are the 10 most heated […]

MIAMI – While Jimmy Butler’s return to face the Miami Heat was the most talked about storyline of the game on Tuesday night, one can’t forget about Andrew Wiggins playing against his former team in the Golden State Warriors. The Heat newcomer would reunite with his former teammates and coaches after the game as he […]

MIAMI – While the Miami Heat beat the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, 112-86, one player would have their own revenge game and it wasn’t Jimmy Butler. With Heat stars Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro facing Butler in his return, both had productive performances with more so the team’s captain having a standout showcase. […]

LeBron James has a love for cookies, which seemed to have an event take place involving him and Miami Heat President Pat Riley. James appeared as a special guest on the Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday, revealing a lot of stories surrounding his NBA career. One of them involved his time with the Heat from […]

Traditionally, NBA superstars usually play for a team or two. However, it’s safe to say that the trend has changed a lot since then. From injuries to ring culture, superstars nowadays can play for a bevy of teams. Here is a look at the Top 10 NBA superstars who played for the most teams. Check […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat spoiled the return of Jimmy Butler in beating the Golden State Warriors, 112-86, on Tuesday night, there was a clear change of energy inside the Kaseya Center that one could point to the presence of the former Miami star. However, while Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra would reflect fondly […]

On Tuesday night, the Miami Heat welcomed Jimmy Butler back to Kaseya Center for the first time since they traded him away to the Golden State Warriors in early February. The Heat, after some questions as to whether or not they’d be giving Butler a video tribute on his return, decided to do so, honoring […]

Jimmy Butler’s first return to Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat as a member of the Golden State Warriors could not have gone any further from plan. The Warriors, still missing Stephen Curry due to a pelvic injury, were laughed off the court by the Heat, suffering one of their worst losses of the […]

Jimmy Butler’s big return to Miami was far from storybook. Storybook was Butler leading Miami to two unlikely NBA Finals appearances in the post-LeBron James Heatles era. Storybook was showing up to media day with an emo haircut and eyebrow piercings. But in a game where Butler only notched 11 points on 5-12 shooting, as […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat fans reflect on the career Jimmy Butler had with the team, Tuesday night culminated in a dominant 112-86 win over the Golden State Warriors. As Heat stars Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo spoiled the return of Butler to Miami, the two spoke after the game about the performance and if […]

The biggest storyline in the NBA on Tuesday night was Jimmy Butler’s return to Miami. The Heat hosted the Golden State Warriors in an highly-anticipated clash that brought the former Miami star back to his old stomping grounds. The game turned out to be a dud, with the shorthanded Warriors unable to keep up with […]

Jimmy Butler’s first return to Kaseya Center since he received his much-desired trade away from the Miami Heat did not go according to plan. Butler and the Golden State Warriors were blown out, 112-86, as they struggled to get much of anything going as they navigated Stephen Curry’s absence due to injury. And considering how […]

Jimmy Butler requested a trade from the Miami Heat and claimed he lost his joy playing basketball before ultimately landing on the Golden State Warriors in February. Ergo, there was a chance he would receive a frigid reception from the home crowd in the Kaseya Center for his highly anticipated return game. The star wing […]

On Tuesday night, there was much anticipation surrounding Jimmy Butler in his first return to Kaseya Center since the Golden State Warriors got him in a trade from the Miami Heat. The Butler saga took quite a big toll on the Heat organization, and they felt like they had no choice but to trade away […]

It is well-known that Jimmy Butler is not the best at breakups. Before he leaves an NBA team, controversy and endless headlines usually surround him. An ugly ending cannot erase all the success and good times that were enjoyed when he was on the Miami Heat, however. The former All-NBA Second-Team selection and four-time All-NBA […]

With the Golden State Warriors scheduled for their first game in Miami against the Heat since their new max contract forward, Jimmy Butler, was acquired via trade, all eyes around the NBA are firmly placed on South Beach. How, fans wondered, would Butler react to this big matchup? Would he keep it professional, using his […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra reflected on Jimmy Butler’s tenure with the team, he now spends his playing days with the Golden State Warriors. Before Butler took on his former Heat teammates Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, Spoelstra spoke about how the 35-year-old star fits with his new squad. There is […]

MIAMI – As Jimmy Butler returns with the Golden State Warriors to face the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, it’ll be a meaningful night for many obvious reasons. With Butler facing his former Heat teammates like Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, it starts a new chapter for both parties which led to an impactful reflection […]

The Miami Heat have been slumping as of late, losers of ten consecutive games before this weekend’s win over the lowly Charlotte Hornets. Tuesday evening is arguably the biggest game left on Miami’s schedule this regular season, as the Heat will host old friend Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors on national television. Many […]

As star Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors will play the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, the team looks to continue their exceptional play since the trade for the forward. One of the many reasons the new tenure has been working is because of the Warriors’ relationship between Butler and Draymond Green which garnered […]

When the Golden State Warriors pulled the trigger on their trade with the Miami Heat for Jimmy Butler, many immediately questioned how he would fit with this championship organization. Although Butler’s competitive spirit was an obvious connection to his new organization, many wondered if he would be able to play off Stephen Curry on offense […]

As the Miami Heat take on the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, it will no doubt be a meaningful game for a lot of obvious reasons. Jimmy Butler takes on former teammates and Heat stars Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo while people remember the messy breakup between the forward and the team though his […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat face the Golden State Warriors and Jimmy Butler on Tuesday night, there is no doubt much anticipation over the game for many obvious reasons. While Heat stars Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro face Butler as their former teammate, the other reunion will be Andrew Wiggins with the rest of […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is an annual spectacle in the middle of a season that allows teams to make last-minute changes to their roster. This opens the doors for NBA superstars to change their teams, as well. Here are the 10 biggest superstars moved at the NBA Trade Deadline, ranked. Check out the gallery. 1. […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is familiar with the emotions accompanying a return game, such as the one he’s heading into with forward Jimmy Butler against his former team, the Miami Heat. Warriors All-Star guard Stephen Curry reunited with his teammates on Monday with hopes of a potential return from his pelvic injury. […]

Jimmy Butler’s breakup with the Miami Heat was messy, and there seemed to be a lot of hurt feelings on both sides. So it’s easy to imagine a reality in which the team refused to honor Butler in his first game back in Miami following the trade. However, that does not appear to be the […]