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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,” […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has begun the conditioning phase of his rehab from a left hamstring strain and is expected to return to full practice next week, the team announced Tuesday. New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been sidelined with a left hamstring strain since Nov. 6 Williamson has been out since […]
Miami Heat reserve guard Dru Smith suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon during Monday’s 110-95 win over the Brooklyn Nets, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Miami Heat backup guard Dru Smith has an extensive history of knee injuries across his three-year career As Smith dribbled near the 3-point arc during a possession early […]
NBA referee Jenna Schroeder was overheard telling Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse that she made a mistake when she ejected Andre Drummond and reinstated him back into the game during the Sixers’ 111-106 home win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. NBA Referee Jenna Schroeder ejected 76ers’ Andre Drummond after San Antonio’s […]
Indiana Pacers backup guard T.J. McConnell posted his 15th career NBA game with at least 10 points and 10 assists off the bench, in Sunday’s 122-95 road win over the Sacramento Kings — that’s tied for the fourth most of all time. Indiana Pacers’ T.J. McConnell trails only John Stockton, Russell Westbrook, John Lucas, and […]
The Los Angeles Lakers have “been very high on” Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner for the past few seasons, but they might not be able to acquire him in a trade, according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. Lakers Trade Rumors: Pacers Center Myles Turner Is In The Final Season Of A Two-Year, $58 Million Contract […]
The New York Knicks have agreed to a contract with free agent guard Landry Shamet, his agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group, informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Sunday. New York Knicks waived Landry Shamet after suffering a dislocated shoulder in preseason game against Charlotte Hornets Shamet, 27, had signed on with the Knicks […]
