One team that's plowing through any competition whatsoever is the Golden State Warriors, who are now 12-1 with Jimmy Butler in the lineup. It's hard to recall one single player having this much effect on winning and losing this quickly,

NBA legend Paul Pierce made an intriguing comparison between the Golden State Warriors, featuring Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, and the Los Angeles Lakers, with LeBron James and Luka Doncic. The two most significant trades this year were undoubtedly the ones that brought Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors.

The Jimmy Butler-Miami Heat trade hasn't necessarily been mutually beneficial. In fact, it's looking lopsided in Golden State's favor thus far with its recent success and Miami's detriment. The Warriors are 12-2 since acquiring Butler,

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James congratulated Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry on reaching 4,000 career 3-pointers made.

Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry reached 4,000 career three-pointers in a 130-104 win against the Sacramento Kings, which sparked a reaction from Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James congratulated Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry for his pioneering 3-point feat.

Ever since LeBron James suffered an ankle injury, the tide has shifted for the Los Angeles Lakers. His injury stopped the team from continuing their rally in the loss against the Boston Celtics.

Just when it appeared as if the Lakers were a true contender for an NBA Finals run this season, devastating news hit the franchise in the form of an injury to LeBron James. And more trouble could be on the way as Los Angeles has now dropped down to fourth in the West with James out with an Achilles injury.

Luka Doncic didn't play in the Lakers' 131-126 loss at Denver Friday night, joining LeBron James on the team's lengthy list of unavailable players