After the trade in February that brought Jimmy Butler to the Warriors, Golden State became one of the top offensive teams in the NBA. The arrival of Butler did not necessarily relieve pressure from Curry--it augmented his game,

The Golden State Warriors are on the verge of elimination from the 2025 NBA Playoffs. They are clearly missing the services of two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Steph Curry, particularly his offense, as the Dubs have fallen behind in their second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 3-1.

Even Draymond Green says Golden State is better off playing "the long game" with its franchise legend's hamstring injury.