The highest-paid player on the payroll, Steph Curry, was asked about the Butler trade after the Warriors’ loss to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Curry revealed that he texted Butler to welcome him to the Warriors, and Butler responded with a “pleasant” text back.

The Golden State Warriors completed a trade for Jimmy Butler late on Wednesday night, and after the team’s 131-128 loss to the Utah Jazz, Stephen Curry spoke on his reaction to adding a new running mate.

Wednesday's trade might have been a backup plan for both parties, and an expensive one. But Golden State thinks the risk could work.