One team that's plowing through any competition whatsoever is the Golden State Warriors, who are now 12-1 with Jimmy Butler in the lineup. It's hard to recall one single player having this much effect on winning and losing this quickly,

The Jimmy Butler-Miami Heat trade hasn't necessarily been mutually beneficial. In fact, it's looking lopsided in Golden State's favor thus far with its recent success and Miami's detriment. The Warriors are 12-2 since acquiring Butler,

As the Golden State Warriors rediscovered their identity, Stephen Curry invoked Jimmy Butler’s presence to send a warning to the rest of the NBA. The NBA is full of surprises, and nothing is ever set in stone.

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The Sacramento Kings (33-31) and Golden State Warriors (37-28) are all set to square off from Chase Center in San Francisco. The Warriors are scorching right now, winning five in a row and nine of their last 10.