Stephen A. Smith Ranks Jimmy Butler Fourth Among Players to Watch for 2025-26 Season

Jimmy Butler has been ranked No. 4 on Stephen A. Smith's list of the top five players to watch for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season. Smith emphasized Butler's critical role alongside Stephen Curry, stating his importance for the Golden State Warriors' competitiveness in a stacked Western Conference. Butler, who joined the Warriors last February, helped improve their record and showcased his scoring ability during the playoffs, though he battled injuries and had to lead the team when Curry was injured.