Hoops Rumors

Although the Heat have lowered their asking price for Jimmy Butler, they have yet to find a trade package they like, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald (Twitter links), who hears from a source that the Suns remain the most “aggressive” team in pursuit of the six-time All-Star. However, Miami still has no interest in taking on Bradley Beal and his no … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Butler, Suns, Turner, Johnson, Mathurin, Lakers

Within a look at the clubs who could potentially get involved in a multi-team Jimmy Butler trade, Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel adds the Sixers to the list of possible facilitators. Given the contracts on their books, it’s hard to see how the 76ers could realistically get involved unless Paul George is an outgoing piece, since Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Butler, George, Lakers, Kessler, Turner, Raptors

Having reported at the start of the month that the Warriors were unlikely to pursue Heat star Jimmy Butler, Anthony Slater of Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic reiterate that there was “zero push” at any level of the organization to go after Butler at that time due to concerns about the price and his fit. However, Slater and Thompson confirm that Golden State has some renewed … [Read more...] about Warriors Rumors: LaVine, Butler, 2025 Pick, Vucevic, Tax

The Nets have interest in Kings guard De’Aaron Fox and view him as a potential trade target, but they haven’t given up on the idea of eventually landing Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post, who describes the Bucks star as Brooklyn’s “white whale.” A desire to preserve their most valuable trade assets for Antetokounmpo if there’s even the … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Nets, Fox, Butler, Bucks, LaVine, Lakers, Turner