On the most recent episode of The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis, Green recalled the bittersweet message Curry told him after they learned of the trade for Butler. "Steph said to me in Utah after the trade, 'Man, It's crazy because it just dawned on me that, this is it," Green recalled. "This is the last ride."

Jimmy Butler wasted no time sharing some lofty expectations for his new team. Butler arrived in California on Thursday just one day after being traded to the Warriors, where he told fans that an NBA Finals is on the horizon.

Their contracts are all aligned. The goal is clear. And on Saturday, the Warriors and Jimmy Butler began the honeymoon.

Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and the Warriors face their most important four-game stretch that will directly impact their playoff chances.

Butler had 25 points and four assists in his first game since a trade-deadline deal from Miami following a messy split with the Heat, helping the Warriors beat the Bulls 132-111 on Saturday night. “He's a lion out there,” coach Steve Kerr said. It was an emotional night for Butler.

The Warriors might have hit a home run with their blockbuster trade for star forward Jimmy Butler prior to the NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline. Of course, the sample size is just two games — both Warriors wins — but it’s clear the Butler addition has had a major impact on Golden State both on and off the court.