Jimmy Butler threatens Buddy Hield after turnover in Warriors’ game vs. Magic

Jimmy Butler was not happy with Buddy Hield toward the end of the first quarter of Tuesday’s game.During an inbounds play with less than one minute remaining in the opening frame, Butler’s pass intended for Hield was intercepted by Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane. After the apparent miscommunication between the two teammates, Butler shared a not-so-subtle threat to the Warriors guard.“Put your hands up,” Butler shouted. “I’m never passing you the ball again.” View this post on Instagram Yikes.It appears Hield is on a short leash with Butler.Of course, the two have a great relationship off the court that has been adored by Dub Nation since Butler was traded to the Warriors in February.But Butler is a fierce competitor, and perhaps his warning was an attempt to motivate Hield to better lock in as the Warriors seek their fourth consecutive win amid their current six-game road trip.Warriors coach Steve Kerr has been adamant and overly vocal about limiting turnovers after his team has made some careless mistakes throughout the early part of the 2025-26 NBA season.Hopefully for the Warriors, Hield is receptive to the constructive — and...