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

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.

Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler powered the Golden State Warriors to a 119–109 opening night win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, combining for 54 points in a statement victory on the road.

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.

Gilbert Arenas argued that Jimmy Butler isn’t a true secondary scorer of the Warriors team like Klay Thompson was behind Stephen Curry.

Draymond Green is 35 years old and in his 14th NBA season, but the Golden State Warriors veteran believes he still has plenty of basketball left in him.

The Golden State Warriors made a splash at last season's trade deadline by acquiring six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler, and the team immediately became better.