When the Golden State Warriors added Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline, it felt like a proper present for Steph Curry to at least give him a chance to play -- as he termed it -- meaningful basketball again.

Growing up in Southern California, C.J. Stroud is a diehard Los Angeles Lakers fan. Since being drafted by the Texans in 2023, he's turned himself into a Rockets supporter as well, but he's also just a big basketball fan,

The Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets in their first playoff game. Stephen Curry played a key role. After the win, Jimmy Butler praised the Warriors star. He highlighted Curry’s impressive skill to make the difference in the game.