Ahead of the start of the Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings game, let's take a note of the Warriors' injury report to figure out whether Jimmy Butler will play tonight or not.

Feb 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler (10) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Warriors are clearly a better team with Jimmy Butler, but they will have to overcome long odds to add a fifth title to their dynasty.

Jimmy Butler is off to a good start with Golden State. The six-time All-Star had 25 points and four assists in his first game since a trade from Miami and helped the Warriors beat the Bulls 132-111.

Both of these teams went through massive overhauls at the trade deadline, with the Kings bringing in Zach LaVine, and the Warriors trading for Jimmy Butler. That makes the two new players for each squad an easy choice for the matchup of the game.

Two of the trade deadline's biggest factors show off their new squads Friday night, with the Warriors as slight favorites in Sacramento.

The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors made big moves at the trade deadline. Both teams will open the second half of the regular season on Feb. 21. This Kings vs. Warriors contest allows us to embrace the unknown and beat the books with some creativity in adjusting our projects for limited sample sizes with these new-look offenses.