The Golden State Warriors were a desperate team before they traded for Jimmy Butler and they're still a desperate team after the trade. That's why Stephen Curry and Draymond Green played Thursday night in Houston when the team didn't arrive until 4 a.

It’s a bold claim from Green. Though the Warriors are 3-1 since trading for Butler, they’re still just 28-27 and 10th place in the Western Conference. Their +4000 title odds at BetMGM are tied for 10th overall and trail five other teams in the West.

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New star Warriors forward Jimmy Butler impressively has made franchise history over his first five games with Golden State.

Jimmy Butler humorously attempted a between-the-legs shot against Carlos Alcaraz in Qatar during the NBA All-Star break.

Before making his proclamation on national TV, Draymond Green had been telling many around him how confident he is in this Warriors team.

Jimmy Butler has faced various situations this season, including a controversial trade from the Heat to the Warriors, which also involved Andrew Wiggins. Since joining Steph Curry