Wednesday's trade might have been a backup plan for both parties, and an expensive one. But Golden State thinks the risk could work.

Steve Kerr believes Jimmy Butler will “settle” the Warriors down in clutch moments. Called the collapse in Utah last night a good example: “Ten-point lead with three minutes left, I’m confident we close out that game with Jimmy.”

The new Golden State star will get the next chapter of his career started on the road after this week's big NBA trade.