As an important former member of the 2023 NBA champion Denver Nuggets, Brown gained a reputation as one of the league's most impactful two-way threats, which led the 6-foot-4 guard to sign in the summer of 2023 with the Indiana Pacers on a two-year, $45 million contract.

The highest-paid player on the payroll, Steph Curry, was asked about the Butler trade after the Warriors’ loss to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Curry revealed that he texted Butler to welcome him to the Warriors, and Butler responded with a “pleasant” text back.

Stephen Curry spoke to the media about the Golden State Warriors acquisition of Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat.