Heat President Pat Riley Says Jimmy Butler Will Not Be Traded

The Miami Heat have no plans to trade Jimmy Butler, team president Pat Riley said Thursday. “We usually don’t comment on rumors, but all this speculation has become a distraction to the team and is not fair to the players and coaches. Therefore, we will make it clear — we are not trading Jimmy Butler,” […]

James Foglio  •  26 Dec 2024
Killian Hayes Reveals Interest from EuroLeague But Wants NBA Return

After four years in Detroit, Killian Hayes is now playing for the Long Island Nets in the G League this 2024-25 campaign. The athlete was sent to Brooklyn’s affiliate club and is currently participating in a showcase for young players which is about to conclude in Orlando. The media was all over the 23-year-old this […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  26 Dec 2024
Steph Curry, Warriors Held Players-Only Meeting On Christmas Before Loss To Lakers

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry started off his Christmas Day at Chase Center by speaking up at a pregame players-only meeting to address their recent struggles before facing the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. Golden State Warriors have lost 11 of their past 14 games, falling to 10th in the Western […]

James Foglio  •  26 Dec 2024
NBA Christmas Day: Klay Thompson Passes Reggie Miller on Career 3-Pointers Made, Up to 5th All-Time

Klay Thompson keeps proving that he doesn’t need to be in a Warriors jersey to break records, as he’s continued to knock down shots from beyond the arc ever since he landed in Dallas this summer. The guard’s elite shooting have now moved to fifth on the NBA’s all-time three-point list after dropping his 2,561st-career […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  26 Dec 2024
ESPN’s ‘Dunk the Halls’ Alt-Cast Brings Disney Animated Fun to NBA Christmas

ESPN’s “Dunk the Halls” alternate telecast, which aired live on ESPN2, ESPN+, and Disney+ on Christmas Day, featured animated versions of each NBA team’s players with Disney characters during Wednesday’s Spurs-Knicks game. ESPN’s “Dunk the Halls” featured Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns as Goofy, Spurs guard Chris Paul as Mickey Mouse During the Mickey Mouse-themed alt-cast, […]

James Foglio  •  26 Dec 2024
Stephen Curry Opens Up About Retirement: “The End is Near”

Slowly, but surely, Stephen Curry’s career is winding down. This is no surprise, as the 36-year-old has been very outspoken about it in that past couple of years, even admitting that he wishes to hang up his basketball shoes in a Golden State jersey in the upcoming seasons.  This past Christmas Day, he opened up […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  26 Dec 2024
Joel Embiid Says 76ers Have a ‘High Ceiling’ After Beating The Celtics

One thing for sure is, a lot can happen in one month in the NBA. Just some weeks ago, Charles Barkley compared the Sixers to the Titanic, saying “that ship has sunk.” The club was sitting on a frustrating 3-14 on Thanksgiving Day and saw two of their main stars struggle to recover entirely from […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  26 Dec 2024
VIDEO: Watch Luka Doncic Leave the Court With Calf Injury in Mavericks Loss to Wolves

Christmas Day didn’t bring the gifts that the Dallas fans were expecting this year, as their team lost to Minnesota this Wednesday at the American Airlines Center. Things got even worse when star Luka Doncic exited the game late in the second quarter due to a left calf strain, as now they all await for […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  26 Dec 2024
Heat Trade Rumors: Jimmy Butler ‘Prefers’ To Be Traded By Miami

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler reportedly “prefers a trade out of Miami ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline,” ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday. Although Butler has not formally requested a trade, the six-time All-Star is believed to be ready for his own departure. Heat Trade Rumors: Jimmy Butler Is Earning $48.79 Million This Season, Has […]

James Foglio  •  25 Dec 2024