“Curse for one, a blessing for another,” that’s Luka Doncic for you. How’s he a curse? Well, look at the Dallas Mavericks after the trade. The fans hate the franchise’s decision, they’re angry. Meanwhile, for LeBron James & Co. the Slovenian has been a blessing. A new energy and an even bigger force on the court. But, don’t you think this mammoth trade triggered a chain reaction in the trade market? Maybe something that might’ve benefitted Stephen Curry?

To begin with, Doncic is on a five-year, $215 million contract with the Lakers. He debuted vs. the Utah Jazz on Monday. Playing alongside Bron in his no.77 jersey, the 25-year-old is boosting LA’s roster. However, this trade, as mentioned before, had a big effect on the trade conversations of other franchises. Including the Golden State Warriors. Meanwhile, Anthony Slater of The Athletic gave some interesting insights on the situation during the bidding war era.

LeBron James’ new partner triggered the Jimmy Butler trade to the Warriors thus helping Stephen Curry

Luka Doncic and LeBron James playing for the same team seems like a dreamland fantasy. But Rob Pelinka, with Nico Harrison’s help, pulled up the impossible. And the impact was insane, to say the least. It reached over all facets, affecting everyone even if you’re not a basketball fan. Thus, on FanDuel TV’s Run It Back, the host asked the Warriors’ beat writer, “Did it feel like a shift in what’s possible for trades in this league?”

“Yeah. It felt like the Warriors were going to be aggressive regardless,” Slater mentioned. Well, the Warriors front office had been in search of someone to end Steph Curry’s misery since Klay’s exit. The insider further added: “And by the time that Luka was traded, they were already behind the scenes trying to nudge the Suns on Durant. So I think they would have been aggressive anyway, but it did feel like it just upped the temperature of everybody.” Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Co. were trying their best for a KD reunion in the Bay. However, the veteran clearly expressed his disinterest in going back to the Warriors.

This was the Dubs’ cue to switch lanes and resume their aggressive persuasion for Jimmy Butler. Undoubtedly, the Dub Nation should thank LeBron James’ LA Lakers for pushing the Doncic trade, else how would they even get Butler to play alongside Stephen Curry?

Moreover, the pressure was on—“You got to get something done, especially the Lakers, right?” It felt like a “parallel universe with the Lakers,” both (Warriors and Lakers)stuck with “legendary players… playing out their final days” on teams that just couldn’t win. But then, everything changed. “Suddenly LeBron has Luka.” Now, urgency kicked in—“You better get Steph somebody.”

Maybe it’s just the world Anthony Slater lives in, surrounded by the Warriors, but “it did feel like it just upped the desperation level” for a big move. And who knows? “Maybe Jimmy Butler’s on this team regardless of if Luka Doncic is still in Dallas or not.” But one thing is clear—it “opened up the world to what may be more as possible.” Luka in Lakers or Luka in Dallas, the Warriors insider believes, or rather assumes, that this Butler trade to the Bay was inevitable.

Meanwhile, both Doncic and Butler received the warmest welcomes in their respective new teams. It’s safe to say, the fans are happy with how things are turning out for them. The Lakers are finding their rhythm back and the Warriors are gaining their lost confidence. Moreover, the main faces of the teams, that is, LeBron James and Stephen Curry, might have found their partners on the floor.

Jimmy Butler ended Stephen Curry’s 2-year sorrow

At 36, the Warriors’ point guard is slowly finding joy again. After Klay Thompson left, a part of Stephen Curry seemed to leave too. His smile faded. His fire dimmed. And his shots? Unbelievably, they didn’t feel like his shots. But now, with Jimmy Butler in the mix, everything is shifting. The Bay Area feels different.

When was the last time Stephen Curry ran a pick-and-roll? Simple—when Klay Thompson was still around. The Splash Brothers competed in everything, even practice. But since The Captain left, Curry had been missing that spark. Not anymore. Warriors insider Anthony Slater just dropped a tweet on Monday—one that’s surely made fans smile.

Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry ran pick-and-roll drills, flipping roles—Curry set the screen, and Butler took control. They weren’t just practicing. They were cooking. With a showdown against the Bucks on Monday, the Dubs fine-tuned their game at Fiserv Forum. But the real shift? Curry looks alive again. Jimmy’s presence is changing everything. Even Draymond Green is owning up to his mistakes. Now that’s a plot twist!

Thus, Luka’s move shook the league, but it did more than that—it forced the Warriors to act. The KD dream died, so they turned to Jimmy Butler. Now, Steph Curry isn’t just playing. He’s thriving. The smile is back. The fire is back. And with Butler by his side, the Warriors finally have hope again. Meanwhile, the Lakers found their spark in Doncic. Two desperate teams made bold moves. And just like that, everything changed.