The Golden State Warriors finally felt some sense of urgency prior to this year’s trade deadline, bringing in Jimmy Butler for a package headlined by Andrew Wiggins and a top-10 protected 2025 first-round pick.

Golden State currently sits 11th in the Western Conference. They're 3.5 games behind the Minnesota Timberwolves who occupy the sixth seed, which guarantees progression into the playoffs. With Butler now on board, Kerr's team will likely feel confident in their ability to challenge for a playoff spot and to make noise during the postseason.

The mercurial star goes to Golden State — and agrees to a contract extension — to form a veteran core with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.