The Warriors are clearly a better team with Jimmy Butler, but they will have to overcome long odds to add a fifth title to their dynasty.

Before making his proclamation on national TV, Draymond Green had been telling many around him how confident he is in this Warriors team.

The Golden State Warriors made a splash at the trade deadline, acquiring six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. Through four games with the Warriors, Butler is averaging 21.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.3 steals, helping Golden State go 3-1 in that span.

Miami Heat great and Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway ripped NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler over his saga preceding the NBA trade deadline, calling Butler a "crybaby" for becoming disgruntled and acting out in a way that forced Miami to cave in to his demands and trade him to the Golden State Warriors.

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat concluded months of tension with his trade to the Golden State Warriors. Now, the small forward reflects on his time with the Heat, offering a candid message about his departure from the team.

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Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant was very upfront when ESPN's Malika Andrews asked him about his outlook on where he will play after this year. "How does this second half of the season shape your outlook for even beyond this year?

Kevin Durant revealed why he did not want to run to return to the Bay Area, and it had nothing to do with his past experiences with the Warriors. Durant, 36, nixed a three-team deal before the NBA’s trade deadline earlier in February that would have sent him to the Warriors.