Butler had 25 points and four assists in his first game since a trade-deadline deal from Miami following a messy split with the Heat, helping the Warriors beat the Bulls 132-111 on Saturday night. “He's a lion out there,” coach Steve Kerr said. It was an emotional night for Butler.

Jimmy Butler gets his wish to leave Miami while the Heat add a handful of veteran players, including Andrew Wiggins.

Wednesday's trade might have been a backup plan for both parties, and an expensive one. But Golden State thinks the risk could work.