Wolves fans still resent the way Butler left the franchise and how Green has trash-talked them. Expect vitriol when this series tips off.

Following Golden State's playoff elimination, Draymond Green reiterated that while acquiring Butler provided a necessary boost, "scrapping and clawing in playoff mode for the last three months is not how you win a title,” per ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk.

Charles Barkley didn’t hold back when discussing the Golden State Warriors’ future, stating that Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler—despite their talent—can’t save the team from its current struggles.