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Butler Snaps at Hield After Costly Turnover vs. Magic
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All posts by Antonio KozlowUpdated7 minutes ago on November 19, 2025
Golden State’s 121–113 loss to the Magic on Tuesday night delivered a rare moment of real tension between Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield. The Warriors struggled throughout the game, but one sequence late in the first quarter stood out and sparked a heated exchange between the two veterans.
The play unfolded when Butler lofted a pass toward Hield near the rim. Hield either misread the lob or failed to react in time. The ball sailed past him and fell directly into the hands of Desmond Bane, who immediately pushed the ball up the floor for an uncontested layup.
As the Warriors regrouped during a short break in the action, Butler’s frustration boiled over. Cameras caught him yelling at Hield, “Put your hands up! I’m never passing you the ball again!” His tone made it clear that he wasn’t joking in that moment.
Long-Standing Banter Takes a Serious Turn
The reaction felt sharper than usual because Butler and Hield are known for constant teasing. Their friendship often plays out publicly with jokes, sarcasm and light trash talk. The two rarely take anything personally, which made Butler’s tone noteworthy.
Still, their relationship has a genuine foundation. Last spring, Hield spoke about Butler with unusual sincerity. “I always loved Jimmy. My mom loves Jimmy. I just love the way he competes and the way he carries himself,” Hield said. “That was big. I just know that when he came here he was easy to get along with. That’s what I love about him.”
Because of that history, no one around the team expects lasting tension. Butler may have snapped in the moment, but their connection runs deeper than one miscommunication.
“I’m never passing you the ball again.”
-Jimmy Butler to Buddy Hield after this turnover 😅 pic.twitter.com/nOCsfKEvj7
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 19, 2025
Production Tells the Story
Butler backed up his emotion with a strong performance. He finished the game with 33 points, seven rebounds and four assists, continuing his high-impact start to the season. Hield, meanwhile, struggled to find rhythm off the bench and scored two points.
The Warriors will move on quickly, but the moment offered a rare glimpse into how seriously Butler approaches every possession. It also showed how even close teammates can hit a nerve when execution slips during a tough road loss.
