A Golden State Warriors journalist is disappointed with the franchise's star point guard's recent performances.

Butler has been through quite a lot in his colorful NBA career. The Warriors are his fifth team in his decorated 15-year tenure. The former Marquette Golden Eagles star has amassed five All-NBA nods, five All-Defensive call-ups, a Most Improved Player of the Year title and an Eastern Conference Finals MVP award.

The Golden State Warriors are off to a good start in the 2025-26 NBA season. The “Dubs” improved to 4-1 after beating the Los Angeles Clippers 98-79 on Tuesday. Golden State showed off its defensive prowess against a team with multiple offensive threats such as Kawhi Leonard,

Stephen Curry was loving a matchup between Warriors teammate Pat Spencer and his brother, Cam, during the Grizzlies game.

Kuminga has proven he can be a big-time player for the Warriors when called upon, prompting a crucial decision from Coach Kerr. The four-time NBA champion coach made an announcement about Kuminga on Tuesday ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

The goal is for those players — Cam Johnson, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown, a member of the 2023 championship team — is to allow the Nuggets to give Joker a breather without the team falling apart in games, and reduce the wear on Gordon, who had calf and hamstring issues last season, and Murray.

Denver also remains highly ranked, while the preseason predicted top teams in the East have stumbled to start the season.