After failing to land Durant, the Warriors moved on by acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. Curry quickly appreciated Butler's impact after the Warriors' 132-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls, noting the contrast in their playing styles.

This season’s NBA trade deadline shook fans from across the globe. No one envisioned that those many superstars would now play for other teams. Among those names, Kevin Durant was also mentioned as a trade possibility as fans kept tabs on any updates once the rumor came out of a possible reunion.