Jimmy Butler scores 25 points in Warriors debut, helps lead 24 point comeback win over Bulls

How Jimmy Butler landed with the Warriors, and why Kevin Durant was 'blindsided' by trade talks

One team was desperate to end an embarrassing saga. Another was desperate to appease its stars. Another was desperate to extend its flailing dynasty. Here's how it all went down.

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How Butler made Warriors franchise history in stellar debut

Warriors star Jimmy Butler made franchise history in his Golden State debut on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls.

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What Butler loved about playing with Steph in Warriors debut

Playing with Steph Curry certainly has its perks, as new Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler learned firsthand in Saturday's win over the Chicago Bulls.

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Bryant leads Illinois against Wisconsin after 20-point outing

Illinois Fighting Illini (18-5, 8-4 Big Ten) at Wisconsin Badgers (11-12, 2-10 Big Ten) Madison, Wisconsin; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois visits Wisconsin after Genesis Bryant scored ...

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Butler's debut brings Warriors fresh start for playoff push

Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors alike found a magic eraser to wipe away the past, injecting jet fuel into a team gearing to race across the finish line.

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Jimmy Butler gets off to a good start with Warriors by scoring 25 points against Bulls in his debut

Jimmy Butler is off to a good start with Golden State

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Jimmy Butler shows early chemistry with Stephen Curry in encouraging Warriors debut: 'I get the easy job'

Butler scored 25 points and complemented Curry perfectly in Golden State's win over Chicago

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Iriafen scores 24 points and No. 7 USC beats No. 8 Ohio State 84-63 as Watkins struggles

Kiki Iriafen had 24 points and 13 rebounds and No. 7 Southern California defeated eighth-ranked Ohio State 84-63 on a night when Trojans star JuJu Watkins struggled offensively

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Curry scores 34 points, Butler adds 25 in Golden State debut as Warriors rally to beat Bulls 132-111

Stephen Curry scored 34 points and tied a season high with eight 3-pointers, Jimmy Butler added 25 points in his Golden State debut and the Warriors rallied to beat the Chicago Bulls 132-111

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Jimmy Butler scores 25 points in Warriors debut, helps lead 24-point comeback win over Bulls

Jimmy Butler got off to a good start with the Warriors.

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Marcus Adams scores 25 to help Cal State Northridge hold off Long Beach State 81-80

Led by Marcus Adams Jr.'s 25 points, the Cal State Northridge Matadors defeated the Long Beach State Beach 81-80

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Matthews scores 19 points, hits late 3-pointer to lift Florida A&M past Texas Southern 66-64

Led by Milton Matthews' 19 points, the Florida A&M Rattlers defeated the Texas Southern Tigers 66-64

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Matthew Tkachuk stays hot with 3-point game, Florida goes into break with a 5-1 win over Ottawa

Matthew Tkachuk scored for a sixth consecutive game and added two assists, sparking a four-goal second period that lifted the Florida Panthers to a 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators

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Trae Young scores 35 points and has 14 assists in Atlanta's 125-111 victory over Washington

Trae Young scored 35 points and had 14 assists to help the Atlanta Hawks to a 125-111 victory over the Washington Wizards

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Brzovic, Boyd lead Charleston to 88-83 OT win over Elon

Ante Brzovic scored 27 points and Derrin Boyd added six of his 24 points in the overtime as Charleston defeated Elon 88-83

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Hubbard's 16 points help No. 22 Mississippi State hold off Georgia, 76-75, to end 2-game skid

Josh Hubbard scored 16 points and No. 22 Mississippi State held off Georgia 76-75 to end a two-game losing streak

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Amani Hansberry scored 17 points, West Virginia cruises past Utah 72-61

Amani Hansberry scored 17 points to lead West Virginia to 72-61 victory over Utah

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Lakers without LeBron or Luka get career-high 45 points from Austin Reaves in win over Pacers

ESPN flexed the Lakers game to its Saturday broadcast schedule in anticpation of Luka Dončić making his debut. Instead, Austin Reaves was the star.

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Butler reveals mindset behind Warriors' second-half comeback win

Golden State newcomer Jimmy Butler revealed the mindset behind the Warriors' second-half comeback victory against the Chicago Bulls.

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Julian Mackey scores 27 points as Houston Christian defeats New Orleans 81-68

Led by Julian Mackey's 27 points, the Houston Christian Huskies defeated the New Orleans Privateers 81-68

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Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid score: Kylian Mbappe rescues point after Julian Alvarez's cold panenka penalty

The two teams drew 1-1 for the fourth straight time

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Telfort scores 24, Butler takes down Providence 82-81

Led by Jahmyl Telfort's 24 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the Providence Friars 82-81

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Ashworth gets hot hand and scores 22 to lead Creighton to a 77-67 win over No. 11 Marquette

Steven Ashworth scored 22 points and made a season-high six 3-pointers, including one in the last minute to help Creighton put away No. 11 Marquette in a 77-67 victory

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What we learned as Steph sparks comeback win in Butler's debut

Steph Curry looked resuscitated while scoring 34 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 132-111 victory over the Bulls at United Center in Chicago.

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White leads Omaha against North Dakota State after 24-point game

North Dakota State Bison (17-8, 6-4 Summit League) at Omaha Mavericks (15-10, 9-1 Summit League) Omaha, Nebraska; Saturday, 2:05 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bison -1.5; over/under is 151.5 ...

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Central Michigan visits Marshall after Morson's 24-point game

Central Michigan takes on the Marshall Thundering Herd after Madi Morson scored 24 points in the Chippewas' 75-48 victory against the Ohio Bobcats

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Davis leads Arkansas against No. 3 Alabama after 24-point outing

Alabama Crimson Tide (19-3, 8-1 SEC) at Arkansas Razorbacks (14-8, 3-6 SEC) Fayetteville, Arkansas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Crimson Tide -5.5; over/under is 164.5 BOTTOM ...

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Brown leads UMKC against North Dakota after 26-point outing

UMKC hosts the North Dakota Fightin' Hawks after Jamar Brown scored 26 points in UMKC's 78-72 loss to the North Dakota State Bison

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No. 18 Maryland takes on Rutgers following Reese's 24-point outing

No. 18 Maryland hosts the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after Julian Reese scored 24 points in Maryland's 73-70 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes

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Thomas leads Bethune-Cookman against Prairie View A&M after 24-point game

Bethune-Cookman faces the Prairie View A&M Panthers after Tre Thomas scored 24 points in the Wildcats' 89-75 victory over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs

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Holy Cross hosts Boston University following Brewster's 25-point game

Boston University visits the Holy Cross Crusaders after Miles Brewster scored 25 points in the Terriers' 87-65 win against the Navy Midshipmen

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Booker scores 47 points, Allen forces OT with 3-pointer at buzzer in Suns' 135-127 win over Jazz

Devin Booker scored a season-high 47 points, Grayson Allen hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to force overtime and the short-handed Phoenix Suns rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 135-127

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Heat held to 9 points in fourth quarter of first game since trading Butler and lose 102-86 to Nets

Cam Johnson scored 18 points, D’Angelo Russell had 17 and the Brooklyn Nets limited Miami to nine points in the fourth quarter of its first game since trading Jimmy Butler, beating the Heat 102-86

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