Tim Hardaway is in a unique position, as he is considered a legend for both the Heat and the Warriors. And his comments in recent times have made it very clear that he is not a big fan of Butler's antics. Hardaway believes that Butler just wanted to take games off even when he was not hurt.

Both of these teams went through massive overhauls at the trade deadline, with the Kings bringing in Zach LaVine, and the Warriors trading for Jimmy Butler. That makes the two new players for each squad an easy choice for the matchup of the game.

The Golden State Warriors have acquired Jimmy Butler in a blockbuster trade with the Heat. What it means financially and moving forward ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

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

The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors made big moves at the trade deadline. Both teams will open the second half of the regular season on Feb. 21. This Kings vs. Warriors contest allows us to embrace the unknown and beat the books with some creativity in adjusting our projects for limited sample sizes with these new-look offenses.

Jimmy Butler is now a Golden State Warrior and their fit could not be more perfect, he will aid Golden State with his skillset without a doubt.

The Warriors are bracing for some immediate impact coming from blockbuster trade acquisition Jimmy Butler, but that may not materialize.

The Miami Heat have agreed to trade the six-time All-Star forward to the Golden State Warriors, the teams announced on Thursday.

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