After acquiring Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline, it didn't take long for Steph Curry to click with the newest member of the Golden State Warriors. Behind the duo of Curry and Butler, the Warriors stormed to a 23-7 record to end the season and punch a ticket to the postseason.

Just over an hour before tip on Tuesday night, Warriors coach Steve Kerr revealed an update on Butler. Butler will play and will not have any minute restrictions. Butler is entering his second season with the Warriors after the Miami Heat traded him at the deadline in February.

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The Miami Heat's 2025/2026 campaign begins in Orlando on Wednesday (10/22). Beginning a new era of Miami Heat basketball, one without Jimmy Butler, who was with

Butler has that kind of talent. But unlike some past Warriors who have needed to be seen as “the man,” he doesn’t operate in that space. “I have no ego. I’m not the No. 1 option, I’m great with that — I know my role,