The deal is still being finalized on the margins, but what we know is that Butler is headed to the Warriors and, importantly, is signing a two-year, $111 million extension to stay

Wednesday's trade might have been a backup plan for both parties, and an expensive one. But Golden State thinks the risk could work.

Warriors’ fans on Wednesday received the shocking news of Jimmy Butler's trade to GSW. Many reacted differently as the Steph Curry led team was indeed in desperate need of a big man shooter and an offensive menace in the paint.