The Golden State Warriors have officially acquired six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat in a blockbuster five-team trade. Butler now joins forces with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green in Golden State.

Butler has not played since his second suspension earlier this season. All eyes are now on when Butler will make his debut in the iconic blue and gold jersey.

The Warriors have yet to officially announce Butler’s debut date. Golden State’s next game is against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. If the team chooses, Butler could potentially suit up immediately.

However, it seems more likely that the Warriors will give Butler a day to settle in and prepare for a fresh start. The Warriors know integrating a player of Butler’s caliber into a new system is no small task, and the Warriors may opt to allow him time to acclimate to the locker room.

If the Warriors take a cautious approach, Butler’s debut could come on Saturday when Golden State faces the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. It would mark his return to the city where he began his NBA journey after being drafted by the Bulls in 2011.

Stephen Curry Addresses Jimmy Butler’s Blockbuster Trade

The Warriors suffered a narrow 128-131 defeat against the Washington Wizards. But the biggest topic of conversation after the game wasn’t the loss; rather, it was the team’s latest blockbuster trade. Following the acquisition of Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry shared his thoughts on what the veteran forward brings to the Warriors.

“I know there was a lot of drama down there [in Miami]. Who really knows what the story is? We expect to have a motivated, committed Jimmy,” Curry said.

With Curry, Draymond Green, and Buddy Hield still forming the team’s core, integrating Butler into the mix will be the key challenge for head coach Steve Kerr. It remains to be seen whether Butler’s addition will propel Golden State back into serious title contention.