Thursday’s NBA action isn’t nearly as extensive as the 12-game slate on Wednesday, as there are just four teams in action, but two are making their season debut

Butler is the rare player whose journey has taken him from being a benchwarmer during his rookie season to becoming a team's primary option — a role that he flourished in with the Heat, where he averaged 21.0 points on 49.8 percent shooting, 6.0 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game.

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Buddy Hield joked about having disdain for teammate Jimmy Butler following the Dubs' 119-109 season-opening win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

Fox Sports 1's Colin Cowherd offers a Jimmy Butler-led Warriors trade package for Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo

Warriors’ Jimmy Butler comments on ugly divorce with the Miami Heat originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Before his arrival to the Golden State Warriors, Jimmy Butler was the face of the Miami Heat franchise.

Jimmy Butler and his former team, the Miami Heat, reportedly reached a settlement on the $6 million in fines and withheld salary he piled up while awaiting a trade last season.

The last time the Miami Heat were here for real, it was surreal, with the season of Jimmy Butler still offering some reminders.