Buddy Hield’s Unexpected Threat to Jimmy Butler Sparks Teasing Tensions Among Warriors Teammates

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Look for plenty more funny jokes, silly memes, trolling and all-around silliness from Butler and Hield, especially once training camp starts at the end of September.

Hield responded to Butler’s Instagram story, which featured him wearing a Hield mask while on tour in China, with one of his own, poking fun at his Warriors teammate.

Given the heightened expectations surrounding Golden State heading into the start of the 2025-2026 NBA season, the lighthearted banter between the two stars is needed big-time.

Between constant social media trolling, funny postgame commentary, and Butler switching out Hield’s shorts before the start of a playoff game, the two have had plenty of zany highlights so far.

If there’s one thing that’s been lighting up the Golden State Warriors’ offseason, it’s the nonstop witty exchanges between Buddy Hield and Jimmy Butler—two guys who’ve turned playful jabs into an art form. Since Jimmy made the midseason leap from the Miami Heat, these teammates have been trading barbs back and forth, from Instagram antics (yes, Butler sporting a Hield mask on a China tour and Buddy firing back with his own hilarious retort) to some rather unexpected pre-game surprises like the infamous shorts swap. This camaraderie isn’t just for laughs—it’s been a key ingredient in easing Jimmy’s integration into the squad, providing that lighthearted relief amid mounting expectations for what’s shaping up to be a thrilling 2025-2026 season. As training camp looms at September’s end, brace yourself for a fresh wave of memes, banter, and plenty of on-court chemistry that’s as entertaining as it is effective. LEARN MORE

The duo has developed quite a rapport since Butler arrived via a trade with the Miami Heat in February. The comical back-and-forth has brought much-needed brevity to the team, which helped smooth the transition for Butler.

The playful banter between Buddy Hield and Jimmy Butler has continued through the Warriors offseason.