While some were skeptical of the Golden State Warriors' decision to trade for Jimmy Butler, the move has undoubtedly paid dividends thus far. In his first three outings in a Golden State uniform, the six-time All-Star has helped the Warriors go 2-1 while averaging 22.

Butler had 25 points and four assists in his first game since a trade-deadline deal from Miami following a messy split with the Heat, helping the Warriors beat the Bulls 132-111 on Saturday night. “He's a lion out there,” coach Steve Kerr said. It was an emotional night for Butler.

Five-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler has finally returned to basketball after being indefinitely suspended by the Miami Heat, as they traded him to the Golden State Warriors ahead of the trade deadline. The Heat received Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, and a 2025 top-ten protected first-round draft pick.