While most NBA media and fans have been understandably focused on the Lakers’ blockbuster trade for Luka Dončić, their cross-state rivals have quietly been playing their best basketball of the season.

While many expected Jimmy Butler to be at odds with Draymond Green when the Golden State Warriors acquired him at this year's trade deadline, the two get along fine. In fact, Green now admits that he understands why so many players have had issues with Butler in the past.

Jimmy is gonna come to you before something even happens—like, “If this happens, we’re gonna do this.” And I’ll be honest with you, I get how people could