Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Leads Golden State in loss
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Butler provided 25 points (7-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 10-14 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Saturday's 124-115 loss to the Hawks.
Butler was coming off a triple-double in the win over the Raptors on Thursday, tallying 16 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists. Even though he didn't fill the stat sheet this time, he delivered another impressive outing, leading Golden State in points and assists despite the defeat. Butler has scored over 20 points in three of his last four outings, and he should operate as the Warriors' go-to player on offense as long as Stephen Curry (pelvis) remains sidelined.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Triple-double in Thursday's win
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Butler produced 16 points (4-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 11 rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and two steals in 36 minutes during Thursday's 117-114 victory over the Raptors.
It was the second triple-double of the season for Butler, both of which have come in the last six games. The veteran forward is averaging 17.8 points, 7.1 assists, 6.6 boards, 1.3 steals and 0.8 threes over 10 March appearances, but with Stephen Curry (pelvis) headed for an MRI after exiting Thursday's contest early, Butler may need to step up even further down the stretch in the Warriors are going to avoid the Play-In Tournament and lock up a playoff spot.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Flirts with triple-double
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Butler chipped in 24 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 11-11 FT), eight rebounds and 10 assists over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 104-93 win over Milwaukee.
Butler took advantage of some extra usage with Stephen Curry getting the night off for rest, finishing two rebounds shy of a triple-double. Although he's fitting in well with Golden State, Butler hasn't been an elite fantasy asset on his new team. Over his last 10 games, he's been an eighth-round value in nine-category formats with 16.7 points, 6.6 assists, 5.9 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 0.7 three-pointers.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Leads team with 23 points
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Butler provided 23 points (8-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-10 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Monday's 114-105 loss to the Nuggets.
Butler's addition was a big part of the Warriors' winning streak, which was snapped by Denver on Monday night. With Jonathan Kuminga healthy, the lineup for the playoff run is starting to take shape, and Butler provides offensive firepower that can offset a poor shooting performance from Stephen Curry, who is the team's primary catalyst. Butler was excellent during the seven-game winning streak, averaging 16.4 points, 6.1 assists, 5.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals over the span.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Team-high seven assists in win
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Butler had six points (2-5 FG, 2-2 FT), seven assists, five rebounds and one steal in 28 minutes during Thursday's 130-104 victory over the Kings.
Butler delivered his lowest scoring outing in March and tied his second-lowest mark in points since being traded to the Warriors. However, the veteran forward led the club in assists and has recorded at least five assists in four of his last five outings. In that five-game span, Butler has averaged 18.2 points, 6.4 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 34.0 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Triple-doubles in win
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Butler had 15 points (4-10 FG, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and three steals across 35 minutes during Monday's 130-120 win over the Trail Blazers.
Butler picked up his first triple-double as a Warrior, and the 18th total for his career. He's had a solid start to his Golden State career despite a lower usage rate than he's accustomed to, posting 17.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.3 steals on 45.6 percent shooting from the field.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Productive night in win Saturday
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Butler amassed 26 points (9-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds and five assists across 37 minutes during Saturday's 115-110 victory over Detroit.
The veteran forward tied Draymond Green for the team-high mark in rebounds while finishing as the club's second-leading scorer behind Stephen Curry (32 points). Butler has racked up 20 or more points in five of his 12 outings since being traded to the Warriors on Feb. 5. He has averaged 17.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.2 steals across 31.6 minutes per contest during that 12-game span. The 35-year-old was solid from beyond the arc Saturday, though he has delivered a lackluster performance from beyond the arc this season. He has shot only 20.0 percent from three-point range since joining the Warriors.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Hits for 25 in Brooklyn
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Butler posted 25 points (7-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 10-10 FT), two rebounds, six assists and three steals in 35 minutes during Thursday's 121-119 victory over the Nets.
The performance tied his best scoring effort so far with Golden State, a mark he set Feb. 8 against the Bulls in his Warriors debut. Over 11 appearances with his new club, Butler has averaged 17.1 points, 5.4 assists, 5.0 boards and 1.3 steals, and Thursday's performance was a step in the right direction when it comes to his efficiency -- he's shooting just 45.1 percent from the floor and a woeful 14.3 percent (3-for-21) from beyond the arc during that stretch.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Scores 19 points in win
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Butler notched 19 points (6-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 114-102 win over the Knicks.
Butler played in his 10th game for the Warriors since being acquired via trade just before the deadline in a deal with the Heat. While he hasn't posted eye-popping numbers, he's a consistent secondary scoring weapon. That said, things have been trending in the wrong direction for the veteran forward. He reached the 20-point mark in his first three appearances with the club but hasn't hit that mark since. In fact, he's averaging just 13.0 points while shooting 43.4 percent from the floor, including a 7.7 percent from three-point range, since the All-Star break.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Reaches double figures in return
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Butler notched 19 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four assists, three rebounds and one steal over 31 minutes in Monday's 119-101 win over Charlotte.
Butler returned Monday after missing Golden State's previous game due to back spasms, contributing offensively while finishing as one of five Warriors with a double-digit point total in a winning effort. Since joining Golden State in early February, Butler has reached double figures in scoring in seven of his nine appearances.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Will play Monday
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Butler (back) is available in Monday's game against Charlotte.
After missing Saturday's loss to the 76ers with back spasms, Butler will return to action Monday. The star forward should be able to handle his normal workload. Over eight appearances with Golden State, Butler has averaged 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.3 steals in 30.1 minutes while shooting 43.3 percent from the field.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Likely to return Monday
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Butler (back) is listed as probable for Monday's game against Charlotte.
Butler was sidelined for Saturday's loss against the 76ers due to back spasms, which was his first missed game as a Warrior. The issue doesn't appear to be a long-term concern for the moment, and he is expected to be available to play Monday. Butler has averaged 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.3 steals over 30.1 minutes per game across his eight outings with Golden State.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Downgraded to out Saturday
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Butler (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the 76ers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Butler will miss his first game as a Warrior due to back spasms. The superstar forward struggled over his last two outings, totaling 11 points on 4-for-15 shooting, and it's unclear when he'll suit up again. His next chance to do so will come Monday in Charlotte, which is the first half of a back-to-back set for the Warriors. In Butler's absence, Buddy Hield, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, Gary Payton and Gui Santos are candidates for increased roles.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Working through back spasms
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Butler is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the 76ers due to back spasms, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.
Butler has struggled over his last two outings, accumulating just 11 points on 4-for-15 shooting. Part of that shooting slump could be attributed to back spasms, which has put him in jeopardy of missing his first game as a member of the Warriors. Butler's absence would lead to more playing time for Gary Payton, Moses Moody and Buddy Hield.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Chips in 18 points vs. Dallas
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Butler supplied 18 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Sunday's 126-102 victory over Dallas.
Butler didn't stand out in the box score Sunday, but his plus-28 point differential was second-best on the Warriors behind Brandin Podziemski (plus-30). Butler has made only one three-pointer across six games with Golden State, but so far, he has seamlessly fit into the offense alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Butler is averaging 20.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.5 steals over 31.6 minutes per game with Golden State.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Hits for 21 in Dallas
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Butler totaled 21 points (8-17 FG, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and one block in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 111-107 loss to the Mavericks.
The 35-year-old forward has scored at least 20 points in three straight games since making his Warriors debut. Butler is looking like a good fit alongside Stephen Curry so far, averaging 22.0 points, 6.7 boards, 5.7 assists and 1.7 steals for his new club. He seems to be focusing his scoring efforts inside the arc rather than trying to become a new Splash Brother -- Butler has attempted only three three-pointers in his first three games for Golden State and failed to drain any of them.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Plays well in debut
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Butler registered 25 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 11-13 FT), four assists, two rebounds, one block and one steal across 29 minutes in Saturday's 132-111 victory over the Bulls.
Making his Warriors debut and his first appearance since Jan. 21, Butler looked engaged and excited to be out of Miami. His 25 points were his most since Dec. 16, and he helped Golden State snap a three-game losing streak. Butler played only 29 minutes, but that number should grow as he gets acclimated to his new squad.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Cleared to debut Saturday
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Butler (recently traded) has been cleared to play against the Bulls on Saturday, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Butler was traded by the Heat to the Warriors on Wednesday in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, Dennis Schroder and a protected 2025 first-round pick. Butler wasn't able to make his Warriors debut against the Lakers on Thursday, but he will suit up alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green on Saturday. In the 22 games prior to his first suspension from the Heat in early January, Butler averaged 17.6 points on 55.2 percent shooting, 5.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.2 steals over 30.8 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Trending toward debut Saturday
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Butler is trending toward making his Warriors debut in Saturday's game against Chicago, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
The Warriors agreed in principle Wednesday to a deal that sends Butler to Goldne State, but since multiple players involved in the five-team trade still need to pass physicals, the deal has not yet been finalized. Before being suspended by the Heat for the third time in less than a month in late January for conduct detrimental to the team, Butler had averaged 17.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 30.6 minutes per game over 25 appearances. Butler has reportedly kept himself in playing shape amid his latest suspension, so he could be ready to handle something close to a full workload if he's able to make his Warriors debut Saturday.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Won't debut Thursday
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Butler (recently traded) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Lakers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Though the Warriors agreed Wednesday to a multi-team deal that will send Butler to Golden State, the veteran forward will have to wait to make his team debut while the trade is still in the process of being finalized. Butler hadn't played since Jan. 21 after being suspended by the Heat prior to being traded, but the 35-year-old has reportedly kept himself in shape and healthy during his layoff from game action, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes. Assuming the Warriors are satisfied with his conditioning, Butler could be thrust into a big-minute role right away if the trade is made official prior to the team's next game Saturday versus the Bulls.
