Jimmy Butler said he's "happy to be playing basketball again" in his introductory press conference with the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. He was emphatic about his singular focus of winning a championship while downplaying the idea that the Warriors were not his preferred destination after all reporting had indicated Butler preferred joining the Phoenix Suns as he angled for an exit from the Miami Heat.

The long-standing trade drama surrounding Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler has finally come to an end, with the Golden State Warriors officially acquiring the NBA superstar. Before their matchup against Los Angeles Lakers, the Warriors confirmed the deal, and Butler broke his silence with a message to Dub Nation.