With Butler handling facilitating duties, Curry has been able to focus on what he does best: Wreaking havoc as an off-ball movement shooter. The latter runs around the court like a madman, and defenses must account for his otherworldly shooting prowess -- at all times.

The Golden State Warriors have been so successful since the Jimmy Butler trade that it’s easy to forget the initial slate of rumors around the potential deal brought out more concern than excitement,

Stephen Curry enters the Golden State Warriors’ nationally televised Thursday matchup with the Sacramento Kings just two shots away from yet another piece of long-distance history. After going 5-for-11 from deep in Golden State’s 130-120 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday,

Jimmy Butler’s arrival has brought a new energy to the Warriors. His defense, leadership, and clutch mentality are exactly what the team needed to regain their edge. Fans and analysts alike are starting to believe Golden State could make another deep run with Jimmy in the mix.

They have now won five in a row, the latest victory behind a Butler triple-double over the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA star Jimmy Butler is having a blast playing for the Golden State Warriors. Butler, who requested a trade from the Miami Heat, has helped the Warriors go from a play-in team to a legitimate title contender.