The highest-paid player on the payroll, Steph Curry, was asked about the Butler trade after the Warriors’ loss to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Curry revealed that he texted Butler to welcome him to the Warriors, and Butler responded with a “pleasant” text back.

Stephen Curry spoke to the media about the Golden State Warriors acquisition of Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat.

The Golden State Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler on Wednesday night and immediately agreed to a two-year, $111 million extension to keep him, if they want, through 2027, when the contracts of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are also set to expire.