I texted him — Steph Curry excited to play with Jimmy Butler after Warriors trade

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 20:55 - 06 February 2025

Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry has reacted to the team landing All-Star forward Jimmy Butler.

After the Warriors lost 131-128 to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, the biggest news of the day broke, with the team finally landing a star to partner their main man, Steph Curry.

Jimmy Butler finally forced his way out of Miami and landed in Golden State next to the greatest shooter of all time.

Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat

Curry, who scored 32 points in the defeat to Utah, shared his excitement at the trade and even revealed he texted Butler.

"I texted him at halftime... We gotta hit the ground running. I don't know when we'll see him in person, but excited to get started.

Steph Curry on Jimmy Butler: “I know there was a lot of drama down there (in Miami). Who really knows what the story is. We expect to have a motivated, committed Jimmy.”

Curry text Butler at halftime tonight to welcome him. Butler text a “pleasant” message back. pic.twitter.com/w9deX8Ohdg
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 6, 2025

"He responded with a very pleasant message, and we are ready to go."

Butler joins the Warriors with averages of 17.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 54.0% from the field and 36.1% form the three-point range in 25 games.