One team that's plowing through any competition whatsoever is the Golden State Warriors, who are now 12-1 with Jimmy Butler in the lineup. It's hard to recall one single player having this much effect on winning and losing this quickly,

The Jimmy Butler-Miami Heat trade hasn't necessarily been mutually beneficial. In fact, it's looking lopsided in Golden State's favor thus far with its recent success and Miami's detriment. The Warriors are 12-2 since acquiring Butler,

As the Golden State Warriors rediscovered their identity, Stephen Curry invoked Jimmy Butler’s presence to send a warning to the rest of the NBA. The NBA is full of surprises, and nothing is ever set in stone.

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks, predictions, and best bets for Thursday's Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers game

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Reaves has proven he can dominate this flimsy Milwaukee backcourt, averaging 23.5 points and 8.5 assists in two games against the Bucks last season. The Lakers will still be without Rui Hachimura, leaving a few extra scoring opportunities for Reaves to pick up.