Steph Curry gets brutally honest on expectations from Jimmy Butler in first comments after blockbuster trade 

Steph Curry and the Warriors have finally found his new co-star, Jimmy Butler. The Warriors struck the trade minutes before Wednesday's clash against the Jazz. They traded Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder and Lindy Waters III in a sensational four-team deal to acquire Butler.

Not just that, the Warriors also extended Butler on a two-year $121 million contract through 2026-27. He declined his player option for next season. Curry addressed the trade for the first time on Wednesday and outlined his expectations from his new teammate, saying:

"I know there was a lot of drama down there (in Miami). Who really knows what the story is. We expect to have a motivated, committed Jimmy."

Butler and the Heat had a near-endless saga since December. He was suspended multiple times in the process. Butler also blocked a trade to the Warriors, per numerous reports as he only wanted a trade to Phoenix. However, Bradley Beal, who has a no-trade clause, refused to waive his rights and the Suns couldn't land Butler.

With Butler and the Heat's relationship souring amid their standoff, the parties eventually reached an agreement to send the player to Steph Curry's Warriors, where he's under contract for the next two years after this season.

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Steph Curry's Warriors retain Jonathan Kuminga but lose Andrew Wiggins in Jimmy Butler trade

The Steph Curry-led Warriors seemingly went all in on acquiring Jimmy Butler after seeing other teams make drastic shakeups in the Western Conference. The Lakers added Luka Doncic out of nowhere, which was the main domino to fall, while the Spurs got De'Aaron Fox, and the Kings landed Zach LaVine as part of that trade.

The Warriors were the only team left to make a move. Numerous reports suggested they were closing in on a Kevin Durant reunion. However, Durant rejected the move, forcing Golden State to reignite its interest in Butler. The move wouldn't have been possible without Andrew Wiggins as the key piece, who was a major loss for the Warriors. Wiggins was having an exceptional year as the team's best two-way player.

He averaged 17.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists, shooting 44.4%, including 37.9% from 3. Nevertheless, the Warriors retained Jonathan Kuminga, one of their integral young core pieces, who they have been unwilling to move in a blockbuster trade. Steph Curry and Co. also kept Brandin Podziemski, another young player they have been high on despite his ups and downs.