The Golden State Warriors lost in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves in what ended up being a disappointing end to a promising end of the regular season. After defeating the Houston Rockets in the Conference Quarterfinals,

The Golden State Warriors head into the offseason following a second-round playoff exit having already made their biggest move to boost the roster for 2025-26. A midseason trade for Jimmy Butler sparked a late-season surge that carried the Warriors on a successful run that came to an abrupt end after star Stephen Curry's injured hamstring led to four straight losses to Minnesota.

The Warriors spent little in acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat and in turn received a chance at NBA Finals.