The early returns for the Golden State Warriors with Jimmy Butler are very positive after Thursday's 105-98 victory over the Houston Rockets improved their record to 3-1 when the six-time All-Star has been in the lineup.

Warriors forward Draymond Green called newly-acquired Jimmy Butler a "franchise changer" after the team's 105-98 win over the Rockets on Thursday.

Four games with Golden State’s big trade-deadline acquisition has made Green believe it’s possible to add a fifth ring to this dynasty.

Stephen Curry is embracing the gauntlet Draymond Green has thrown down. On Sunday during NBA All-Star festivities, Green boldly claimed the Golden State Warriors are going to win the NBA championship after acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat.

Draymond Green explains how Stephen Curry's confidence will allow Jimmy Butler to succeed with Golden State Warriors

When Jimmy Butler first arrived in Golden State, Draymond Green called him a "franchise changer," but now believes he will bring a title.

Draymond Green says that Jimmy Butler is an "overcommunicator," heaps praise on his game IQ and leadership qualities

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The honeymoon glow of the Jimmy Butler-Warriors match made before the NBA trade deadline hasn’t faded quite yet. Nearly two weeks after Golden State acquired Butler from the Miami Heat, the new Warriors star hasn’t wasted any time making his impact in the Bay.

The Golden State Warriors were on the verge of an epic collapse before Jimmy Butler arrived to the team. It looked like the team was bound not only to not be a

It’s a bold claim from Green. Though the Warriors are 3-1 since trading for Butler, they’re still just 28-27 and 10th place in the Western Conference. Their +4000 title odds at BetMGM are tied for 10th overall and trail five other teams in the West.