The Golden State Warriors are 2–0 since adding Jimmy Butler to the starting lineup, with blowout wins over the Chicago Bulls and, on Monday, the Milwaukee Bucks. It is far too early to tell whether the trade will push the Warriors back into title contention,

Steph Curry credits Butler's arrival for his 2-game mini-breakout — 72 points in 68 minutes on 22-of-43 shooting, with 14 3-pointers.

The Warriors were heading for a third straight season in the middle. Jimmy Butler gives them a chance to escape that fate.