Warriors’ Gary Payton II Out A Week With Left Calf Strain

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II, who exited the Christmas Day game against the Los Angeles Lakers with 9:27 remaining in the fourth quarter, underwent an MRI earlier on Thursday. The MRI confirmed that Payton has suffered a mild strain of his left calf. He will be re-evaluated in one week. Golden State Warriors […]

James Foglio  •  27 Dec 2024
De’Aaron Fox Trade Rumors: Heat, Lakers, Rockets, Spurs Linked

According to ESPN’s Tim McMahon, four NBA teams are reportedly interested in pursuing a trade for Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox: the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and San Antonio Spurs. Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox is in the fourth season of his five-year, $164 million rookie-scale extension Fox, 27, is in the […]

James Foglio  •  27 Dec 2024
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic Out At Least A Month With Calf Injury

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic will be reevaluated in one month after sustaining a left calf strain in Wednesday’s Christmas Day loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Doncic, 25, underwent an MRI and received multiple opinions on the injury Thursday, according to reports. Luka Doncic will miss at least 15 games, making him ineligible for the […]

James Foglio  •  27 Dec 2024
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
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
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
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
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson (Hamstring) To Practice Next Week

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 […]

James Foglio  •  24 Dec 2024
Heat Guard Dru Smith Out For Season With Torn Achilles Tendon

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 […]

James Foglio  •  24 Dec 2024