Butler lifts Golden State in myriad ways with his skills, leadership, experience and intangibles, writes Athlon's Mark Medina.

The Golden State Warriors are expected to be back in the mix for an NBA championship in 2025/26, but if they want to topple the elite competition in the Western Conference, they'll need all their best shooters firing all season long alongside former champion Steph Curry.

After suffering a second-round playoff exit last season, the Golden State Warriors are officially starting their 2025-26 campaign on Tuesday night, putting them

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Buddy Hield joked about having disdain for teammate Jimmy Butler following the Dubs' 119-109 season-opening win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

Jimmy Butler III shows he's got it in Game 1, Luka Dončić begins to take the baton and Jonathan Kuminga slots right in.

Jimmy Butler scored 31 points and Stephen Curry added 23 as the visiting Golden State Warriors opened the season with a 119-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.

Butler is the rare player whose journey has taken him from being a benchwarmer during his rookie season to becoming a team's primary option — a role that he flourished in with the Heat, where he averaged 21.0 points on 49.8 percent shooting, 6.0 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game.