The arrival of Butler, who is a better and more experienced version of Kuminga, has revitalized the Warriors, who have gone 3-1 since the trade. It is a big question mark if Kuminga can co-exist with Butler, who likes him, is a non-shooting wing and prefers to attack the rim.

Had Kevin Durant not been against a midseason trade, the Warriors could have seen the 36-year-old superstar return to the Bay Area. Instead, Golden State landed disgruntled Miami

Feb 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler (10) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images