Jimmy Butler is already missing his friend and former teammate. The Golden State Warriors star posted a screenshot on Instagram of him FaceTiming Buddy Hield, who was traded to the Atlanta Hawks last week as part of the deal that landed Kristaps Porziņģis.

According to an NBA writer, it would be in the Golden State Warriors' interest to consider adding an ex-Miami Heat forward.

Just hours after his surgery, Butler posted on his Instagram a screenshot of his FaceTime conversation with Hield, who was traded from the Warriors to the Atlanta Hawks at the trade deadline. “Hey bighead,” the caption on Butler’s post read.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors guard Jimmy Butler underwent right knee surgery Monday for his torn anterior cruciate ligament, an injury that ended his season last month. The surgery was performed by Dr.

Buddy Hield reacts to Jimmy Butler’s ACL surgery with an emotional message as injuries and trades deepen Warriors’ turbulent season.

While they may be on different teams now, Hawks guard Hield and Warriors star Jimmy Butler's friendship remains strong.

The Golden State Warriors announced Jimmy Butler underwent successful surgery Monday for the torn ACL he suffered during a Jan. 19 game against the Miami Heat.

Golden State Warriors are eyeing Haywood Highsmith, a versatile wing, to bolster their roster as the playoff race intensifies. Available as a free agent after a trade to Brooklyn, Highsmith's reunion with Jimmy Butler in San Francisco is a realistic possibility.