Jimmy Butler joined Golden State midseason and immediately impacted the rotation, linking with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. A Warriors highlight reel showcases his Bay Area moments, while a full training camp could unlock his best version and fuel another title run.

Butler’s presence brings elite defense and secondary scoring, with Curry’s gravity amplifying his drive-and-kick game. If health and fit align, Golden State’s ceiling rises and fantasy managers should track Butler’s minutes, usage, and matchup-driven splits all season.

Kuminga's restricted free agency with the Warriors remains unresolved as talks extend into September. Golden State has floated a three-year, 75.2 million contract with a team option in year three, while Kuminga pursues potential control via a team option or a one-year qualifying offer.

Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green reached out to Kuminga, offering mentorship and signaling how veteran influence could shape his decision. Golden State is also linked to veteran targets like Al Horford, De'Anthony Melton, Seth Curry and Gary Payton II as it waits to finalize Kuminga before expanding the roster. Training camp begins Sept 29 with a Oct 5 preseason vs. the Lakers.

Butler is spending the offseason in Morocco, sharpening his shot and playmaking ahead of a full Warriors season. He trained with Buddy Hield and Draymond Green and worked on it with Moroccan pro John Jordan; his deadline-day move from Miami still shapes his role. Last season in Golden State he posted 17.9 points, 5.9 assists and 5.5 rebounds in 32.7 minutes, hinting at a bigger playmaking role if the Warriors lean into pace and creation.

Fantasy managers should watch for Butler's distribution and efficiency, as Golden State looks to leverage his versatility. If chemistry takes root, Butler could lift assists and scoring while contributing solid boards in a lineup geared for multi-category upside.