A Hornets broadcaster went viral after a wild on-air comment about Jimmy Butler drawing fouls, shifting focus from Golden State’s win to broader conversations around Butler’s playing style.

Broadcast moments can take over a game just as fast as a big shot. On a busy NBA night in Charlotte, the focus shifted from the point tally to the audio broadcast over the televisions, as an unfiltered line made its way quickly through social media.

The moment happened on New Year’s Eve at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. During the Charlotte Hornets’ 132-125 loss to the Golden State Warriors, a Hornets broadcaster reacted to Jimmy Butler drawing contact and said on air, “You could BLOW Jimmy Butler and he’ll flail out and get a whistle.”

The comment amazed the commentators and the audience who watched the game from home, and was exactly in line with the ongoing plot regarding Butler’s performance. He again played into the contact against the Hornets as the Warriors got a comfortable lead toward the end.

With this win, Golden State’s record improved to 18-16, with Stephen Curry being the top scorer with 26 points in his yearly homecoming match.

Warriors’ Jimmy Butler Trade Stance Limits Options For Stephen Curry

Jimmy Butler (Image Credits: Imagn)

Away from viral clips, Golden State faces bigger questions. Trade talk continues to hover over the Golden State Warriors, even as no deal has arrived yet. Around the league, rival teams expect movement soon. Inside the Warriors, however, hesitation around key names is quietly shaping how far any talks can go.

That hesitation centers on Jimmy Butler. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Golden State is unwilling to include Butler or Draymond Green in trade discussions. “Team sources say they’re staunchly against the notion of trading either Draymond Green or Jimmy Butler, which creates quite a predicament when you’re trying to match salaries of high-level players,” Amick wrote.

For now, Butler’s play keeps the situation steady but limits flexibility. He is averaging 19.7 points per game while shooting 51.6 percent from the field. As the season progresses, Stephen Curry and the Warriors may need to move forward with this core, knowing that significant changes are unlikely before the postseason.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.