The Warriors were playing without six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler for the first time since trading for him, and the team clearly felt his absence. The Warriors are 7-1 when Butler plays, and Golden State desperately needs him back on the court moving forward.

The Golden State Warriors could look to move on from Jimmy Butler in exchange for this $194 million NBA champion forward.

Jimmy Butler is listed as probable due to back spasms for the Golden State Warriors game on Tuesday against the Hornets.

With Curry still playing at a superstar level, the Warriors struck a trade deadline deal to land Jimmy Butler, looking to maximize their generational talent's time with the club. Upon his arrival, Butler posted a 7-1 record when in Golden State's lineup. He's elevated play for everyone on the hardwood with him, especially Curry.

Inextricably linked for basketball eternity due to four straight NBA Finals battles and countless other memorable head-to-head matchups, LeBron James and Stephen Curry are still performing at All-NBA levels despite reaching the point in their careers when most have long since hung up the sneakers.

Jimmy Butler's 14-year career with the NBA has brought him to some of the country's biggest cities. Now, he's heading to San Francisco as one of the newest members of the Golden State Warriors. But for Butler,