Hoops Rumors

The Rockets, Mavericks and Warriors are the teams most often linked to a potential Jimmy Butler trade, but none of them are considered certain to make a strong bid to acquire the Heat star, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack column (subscription required). Stein views Golden State as the most serious contender among the group, with sources telling him that the Warriors … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Butler, Wizards, Jazz, Nets, H. Jones, Sixers, Cavaliers

Phoenix is a potential destination that interests Jimmy Butler as trade rumors continue to swirl around the Heat star, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). However, while Charania’s report suggests that Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, has “indicated in league circles” that Phoenix would be a favorable landing spot, Lee immediately and vehemently denied any … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler’s Agent Denies Report About Interest In Suns

ESPN’s Tuesday report stating that the Heat are open to offers on Jimmy Butler and might make a deal if the price is right has resulted in plenty of chatter among NBA fans and observers, but head coach Erik Spoelstra and Butler have since downplayed the report in comments to the media. As Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel relays, Spoelstra told reporters on … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Butler, Trade Rumors, Herro, Richardson

With the Heat said to be open to listening to inquiries on star forward Jimmy Butler, the Rockets have been identified multiple times as a possible landing spot for the Houston native. However, while Rafael Stone couldn’t address Butler specifically, the Rockets general manager made it clear during a SiriusXM NBA Radio appearance on Tuesday that he doesn’t plan to pursue a star … [Read more...] about GM Rafael Stone: Rockets Not Looking To Make Big In-Season Trade