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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 […]

The Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green made a bold statement during the 2025 NBA All-Star Game broadcast, confidently saying his team will win the championship this season. Speaking on TNT’s pregame show, Green confidently declared, “I said, I think we’re gonna win a championship, but I lied. We are going to win the championship. […]

The Miami Heat were one of the major players at the 2025 NBA trade deadline by finally ending the Jimmy Butler drama with a trade to the Golden State Warriors. In exchange, the Heat received a decent Butler replacement in Andrew Wiggins while also getting a protected first-round draft pick. While Miami got what both […]

While the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks certainly garnered the most post-trade deadline attention, the Golden State Warriors made a blockbuster trade in acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. The Warriors have gone 3-1 since the Jimmy Butler trade, and Draymond Green spoke about the team’s confidence […]

Though Miami Heat star Tyler Herro is disappointed in where the team is at entering the All-Star break, he will be celebrating this weekend in San Francisco. With the Heat guard being a first-time All-Star, he will look to not only celebrate his accomplishments but also reflect on his career and where he stands today. […]

After the Heat collapsed to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, the very next day saw the team lose to a depleted Dallas Mavericks team in the second game of a back-to-back, 118-113. As the organization looks for some semblance after the Heat traded away Jimmy Butler, they reach a much-needed stoppage at the All-Star […]

While the Golden State Warriors traded for Jimmy Butler this past deadline to bolster the team’s efforts to once again compete in the Western Conference, the team previously tried to acquire Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. As the Warriors have high aspirations this season, fans have wondered what it would look like if James […]

The Golden State Warriors are 3-1 since trading for Jimmy Butler, and it’s obvious that his presence has changed this team for the better. In their latest 105-98 win against the Houston Rockets, Butler finished with 19 points, eight rebounds, and four assists and made an impact almost every minute he was on the floor. […]

Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors got through four games with Jimmy Butler in the starting lineup. Kerr had an assessment on the newly acquired star. The Warriors head coach gave his thoughts on how the team has integrated Butler into the rotation as a key player. Having gone 3-1 in his first four […]

The Golden State Warriors shed all the “passive” allegations prior to the trade deadline and made a blockbuster trade for Jimmy Butler. Butler may be 35 years of age, but he has a long track record of being an excellent postseason performer, and the Warriors are hoping that a Butler-Stephen Curry duo will be enough […]

The Golden State Warriors’ perfect run in the Jimmy Butler III era ended with a 111-107 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Struggles at finishing at the rim, poor three-point shooting, and a scorching performance from Kyrie Irving all contributed to their defeat. Officials overturned Butler’s game-tying layup with 17.6 seconds left, ruling that […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat traded Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, the main piece they got in return was star Andrew Wiggins who made his debut Monday night. The performance of the Heat against the Celtics was a disappointing one for the newcomers and the team as a whole, but Wiggins would […]

The Golden State Warriors have added Jimmy Butler to their team, and they look like a completely different unit with the skill set he provides. Players on the team have been raving about him so far, as the team is undefeated with him in the lineup. The Warriors are still not at full strength, with […]

The Golden State Warriors were able to get their big fish at the trade deadline in Jimmy Butler, and things have been going well since they acquired him. It took a lot of work for Butler to get the Warriors, and they ended up signing him to a two-year extension. That means the Warriors have […]

As drama now has reportedly ensued between the Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant, possibly leading to a breakup down the line, there is some focus on team owner Mat Ishiba. Though Durant shot down reports on the Suns having a toxic locker room, Dan Le Batard would speak on how others see Isibia. Being a […]

Ever since the Golden State Warriors traded for Jimmy Butler, there has been a new energy brought to the team resulting in two straight wins with their new star. As Butler is starting to build chemistry with Draymond Green and other players on Golden State, the deal gave Curry a realization that Green shared on […]

As the Golden State Warriors take on the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, the team looks to continue their hot streak with the inclusion of Jimmy Butler. Ever since the Warriors traded for the former Miami Heat star, they have won the last two games with a different energy as he builds camaraderie with such […]

Besides the Utah Jazz and the New Orleans Pelicans, the other 13 teams in the Western Conference have a legitimate shot at making the playoffs as the league heads into the All-Star break. Now is the time for teams to truly prove who they are with the trade deadline in the rearview mirror. That is […]

Let’s be honest — this was an absolutely bonkers NBA trade deadline. From Luka Dončić to the Lakers, to Jimmy Butler to the Warriors, to Mark Williams to the Lakers, then back to the Hornets, then to… whatever weird limbo he’s in now… you’d be forgiven if you missed some of the other smaller trades […]

Getting to and winning in the playoffs is all that matters to the Golden State Warriors at this stage of Stephen Curry’s career. That is why general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and this front office were super aggressive ahead of the NBA trade deadline, ultimately striking a deal with the Miami Heat for six-time All-Star […]

Even the superstars need that reinforcement, and that’s how Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry feels with Jimmy Butler on his team. When Butler was traded to the Warriors, it sparked some concern from outsiders. However, the immediate impacts are too evident to deny. Curry has scored 30+ in his last four games, and Butler […]