Butler is averaging 17.6 points, 6.5 assists, and 6.1 rebounds with the Warriors. He’s also cashed the Over in points in three of his last five appearances, scoring 25, 24, and 23 points in those games. Steph Curry could miss another game due to a tailbone injury, and if he does, that means a bigger workload for Butler.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III, center, passes the ball between Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl, left, and guard Scottie Barnes during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday,

The Golden State Warriors front office deliberated multiple approaches to Jimmy Butler's contract situation before signing him to a two-year extension, according to The Athletic's Anthony Slater. Slater reported Monday that team officials "debated whether they should either hold off on an extension offer or negotiate it below the max.