Butler claims joining Steph, Draymond on Dubs everything he dreamt of

The Warriors are receiving everything they could have asked for by trading for Jimmy Butler, and the feeling is mutual. Golden State’s veteran forward spoke to reporters after the Warriors’ 130-120 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday at Chase Center and was asked about the team’s IQ being an integral part of the team’s success. “IQ is big here, especially with Steph [Curry] and with [Draymond Green],” Butler said.

Wagner playing ‘confident’ as Razorbacks enter postseason

The first-year Hog guard has scored in double figures in five of his last six games, and exploded for a season-high 24 points in the Hogs' regular-season finale against Mississippi State on Saturday. Arkansas associate head coach Kenny Payne met with the media Monday and said a big part of Wagner's elevated play is because he isn't overthinking the game. "What I personally see in D.J. is that he’s playing confident," Payne said.