Butler went on to play a huge role for the Warriors in the second half of the season. He played in 30 games, averaging 17.9 points per game to go along with 5.9 assists, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.7 steals, while shooting 50.4 percent from the floor and 30.8 percent from three-point range.

Kevin Durant’s negotiations on a new contract still appear to be stuck in quicksand.

"I mean Kevin Durant’s a fit but at the end of the day that calendar is marked when the day comes and so it’s gonna be a good game!" Whitmore remarked about playing against his fellow D.C.-area nativ...