The Warriors on Feb. 5 sent a protected 2025 first-round pick and four players — Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson, and Lindy Waters III — to various destinations in the complicated, multi-team deal that brought Butler to the Bay from Miami. Golden State signed Butler to a two-year, $121 million contract extension through 2027.

The Golden State Warriors were able to get the job done in Game 3, positioning themselves with a 2-1 lead heading into Game 4 with a chance to take a 3-1 lead,