After finally ending the trade saga with the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler is now set to commence his journey with the Golden State Warriors. Butler to Warriors has settled well among the fans as the thought of a link-up between Jimmy and Stephen Curry has got them going. Subsequently, as the colossal clash between the Warriors and the Lakers is scheduled to take place tonight at the Crypto.com arena, there is a popular expectation or desire, to say the least, that Jimmy Butler could make his debut tonight. Thus, will the assertion hold true? Will Butler feature tonight for the Warriors? Let's contemplate.
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Will Jimmy Butler Make His Golden State Warriors Debut Tonight?
The Warriors fans will have to wait a bit longer to witness Jimmy Butler represent their colors. As only a few hours have passed since Butler became a Warrior, there are formalities that remain to be completed and hence given the complexity of the time when the transfer has taken place, it is unlikely that he will play tonight for the Golden State. However, since he did not come with a lingering injury from the Heat, he is expected to make his GSW debut on Saturday against the Bulls.
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Jimmy Butler To End Warriors' Plight?
While Butler has found Warriors as his new harbor, there were heavy reports that the 6-time All-Star has picked Phoenix Suns as his ultimate destination. The rumors of Butler to the Suns remained constant throughout the NBA trade window but eventually, it was the Warriors who made the winning offer for Jimmy Butler.
With Luka Doncic joining forces with LeBron James at LA Lakers and Anthony Davis uniting with Kyrie Irving at the Dallas Mavericks, it was the Warriors' turn to find a perfect partner for Stephen Curry. As it turns out, it could be gauged that the Warriors have made the right call. However, as the Golden State are in a precarious position in the league, only time will tell whether the inclusion of Jimmy Butler will pay any dividends or not.