The Golden State Warriors looked like a top contender in the Western Conference to begin the year, starting with a 12-3 record by beating teams like the Oklahom

"It's pretty clear where I stand," Steph Curry said, "trying to make the necessary adjustments to try to win."

The most realistic target for the Warriors is Heat star Jimmy Butler, whose ongoing suspension means that Miami has no option but to trade him ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline. That has drastically driven down his price. The Warriors have recently been more active in their pursuit of Butler.