On the opening play of the game, Butler officially recorded his first points with the Warriors in style. From near the top of the key, Buddy Hield launched a lop up to Butler for an emphatic slam in the first 15 seconds of the game.

Jimmy Butler scores 25 points on 7-of-12 shooting in his 1st game since joining the Warriors at the trade deadline.

Five-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler has finally returned to basketball after being indefinitely suspended by the Miami Heat, as they traded him to the Golden State Warriors ahead of the trade deadline. The Heat received Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, and a 2025 top-ten protected first-round draft pick.