The Golden State Warriors went all-in … kinda. The Los Angeles Lakers seemingly stay in that mode … kinda sorta. Circumstances presented the Lakers with an opportunity to play the ultimate long game,

Rival teams reportedly weren't eager to do a solid for the Golden State Warriors ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline. The Athletic's Marcus Thompson

Even though Jimmy Butler informed the Warriors he would not sign an extension if he was traded there, the six-time All-Star landed there anyway. Moments after the news broke that Butler was traded from the Heat to the Warriors, however, he reportedly agreed to a two-year extension with the franchise anyway.