When speaking to the media during his postgame news conference, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr praised Butler's performance against JJ Redick team. Kerr likened Butler's calming presence to that of former Warriors forward Andre Iguodala, who helped secure four championships during his tenure in the Bay Area.

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.

Jimmy Butler III shows he's got it in Game 1, Luka Dončić begins to take the baton and Jonathan Kuminga slots right in.

Despite Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves' impressive performance, Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry clinch victory in Lakers vs. Warriors.

Warriors' Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler reveal they have a season-long bet originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Golden State Warriors got their season off to a great start with a win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

LOS ANGELES – The Warriors built their dynasty on Steph Curry’s perpetual, uncontainable motion and quick-trigger shooting, on Draymond Green’s frenetic defensive rotations and an intensity that has burned unabated for 14 years.

The Golden State Warriors are expected to be back in the mix for an NBA championship in 2025/26, but if they want to topple the elite competition in the Western Conference they’ll need all their best shooters firing all season long alongside former champion Steph Curry.

The Warriors ran away with a 16-4 third-quarter run, eventually beating Luka Dončić (43 points) and the Lakers 119-109 to cap our opening night doubleheader.