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.

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

When it comes to a basketball competition against Stephen Curry, there's one thing top of mind everyone will immediately think of as an area Curry will dominate the field: 3-point shooting. Curry is,

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.

After the game Butler shared a little season-long bet he has going with teammate Draymond Green. That wager? That he can finish the year with a higher free-throw percentage than Curry, who led the league last year by making 93.3% of his freebies.

Jimmy Butler is determined to top Golden State Warrior teammate Steph Curry's free throw record that he achieved last season.

Butler is an outstanding free-throw shooter, a career 84.4% from the stripe. Thing is, Curry is the best shooter who ever lived and if you let him stand 15 feet from the basket unguarded, he doesn’t really miss. Consider this a reminder never to make a bet you’re not willing to pay off.

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.