The Warriors won their opening game, largely because Jimmy Butler had a standout performance against the Lakers.

Thursday’s NBA action isn’t nearly as extensive as the 12-game slate on Wednesday, as there are just four teams in action, but two are making their season debut

Butler amassed 14 points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Friday's 139-119 loss to Portland. After topping 20 points in each of his first two games this season,

During his postgame news conference, Butler made the amusing admission that his free-throw production may be under additional pressure this season. The veteran forward admitted that he's made a bet with Draymond Green that he will end the season with a better free-throw percentage than superstar guard Stephen Curry.

Steve Kerr feels Jimmy Butler is serving a key role for the Golden State Warriors that was once played by former franchise stalwarts like Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston.

Jimmy Butler revealed he has to shoot a better free throw percentage than Stephen Curry, and the Warriors' guard had a funny response.

Colin Cowherd recently urged the Golden State Warriors to trade Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga to the Milwaukee Bucks for a superstar forward.

Jimmy Butler and his former team, the Miami Heat, reportedly reached a settlement on the $6 million in fines and withheld salary he piled up while awaiting a trade last season.