Warriors’ backup plan without Curry is only two words: Jimmy Butler

With Steph Curry sidelined, the ball is in Jimmy Butler's court - The San Francisco Standard

Golden State acquired Jimmy Butler to be Steph Curry's co-star. Against the Timberwolves, he'll take on an even more important role.

ASK IRA: Is a Heat/Warriors cost analysis with Jimmy Butler at hand?

Q: Now it gets interesting for Jimmy Butler, and we get to see if there still is Playoff Jimmy. First he said he didn’t want to play as anyone’s sidekick, then he aligned with Stephen Curry. Now Steph is out for at least a week. – Greg. A: But also consider that just two years ago, when Tyler Herro missed all but one game of the playoffs, Jimmy Butler was able to lead the Heat to the NBA Finals before they fell against the Nuggets. So it’s not a…

Warriors’ backup plan without Curry is only two words: Jimmy Butler

MINNEAPOLIS – He has many nicknames, the most common being Playoff Jimmy and Jimmy Buckets.  But with Steph Curry expected to miss time with a left hamstring injury he suffered on Tuesday during the second quarter of a Game 1 victory at Target Center, a new but familiar mantle is being dusted off for Warriors forward Jimmy Butler.  Franchise savior.  He showed why in a surprising Game 1 win. Butler scored 20 points, grabbed six offensive rebound…

With Stephen Curry injured, the Warriors need Jimmy Butler to flip the scoring switch

Butler is playing with fire by continuing to avoid his own offense

NBA DFS Picks & Building Blocks Today: Playoff Jimmy or Bust! (May 8)

Thursday brings a single NBA matchup, with a 8:30 p.m. ET tipoff on FanDuel and DraftKings. Let’s get into the top NBA DFS picks and building blocks: Stephen Curry is out for at least a week, so it will be up to Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green and others to fill the void against Anthony Edwards ... Read more The post NBA DFS Picks & Building Blocks Today: Playoff Jimmy or Bust! (May 8) appeared first on Stokastic.com. Stokastic.com - Advanced DFS A…

Jimmy Butler Reveals How Stephen Curry's Absence Impacted Game 1

(Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)   The Golden State Warriors snatched a crucial Game 1 win in their Western Conference Semifinals series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. But what should have been a moment of celebration quickly turned into concern after Stephen Curry suffered a hamstring injury. His early exit thrust Jimmy Butler into a spotlight he wasn’t expecting to occupy so soon. Butler delivered a solid 20-point performance in the …