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

Jimmy Butler's long and messy divorce with the Miami Heat is finally over after his old team traded the six-time NBA All-Star to the Golden State

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.