When word broke last Thursday that Jimmy Butler had informed the Heat he wants to be traded, a report from ESPN indicated that the star forward was open to playing anywhere besides Miami. However, it doesn’t sound as if Butler’s camp is sticking to that stance. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter video link), multiple teams – including the Grizzlies – have “received … [Read more...] about Latest On Jimmy Butler
Bradley Beal Discusses Move To Bench, Trade Rumors
Coming off the bench on Monday for the first time in nearly nine years, Bradley Beal led the Suns to their first victory since Christmas Day, scoring a team-high 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting in 30 minutes of action vs. Philadelphia. Speaking to reporters after the game, Beal said he doesn’t consider himself a bench player, but made it clear he doesn’t intend to make waves by … [Read more...] about Bradley Beal Discusses Move To Bench, Trade Rumors
Jimmy Butler Rumors: Grizzlies, Bucks, Suns, Beal, Pistons
The Grizzlies and Bucks are among the teams having ongoing discussions about the possibility of a Jimmy Butler trade, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 (Twitter link). Gambadoro notes that the Heat are exploring their options and weighing whether it makes more sense to trade Butler now or in the offseason via sign-and-trade (or possibly opt-in and … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Rumors: Grizzlies, Bucks, Suns, Beal, Pistons
Pistons Notes: Cunningham, Ivey, Holland, Beal
Cade Cunningham has accomplished a lot in his brief NBA career, but he’s never had the experience of playing for a winning team, writes Marc J. Spears of Andscape. The Pistons are moving in that direction and can reach the .500 mark with a victory over Portland on Monday. After overcoming a 1-5 start, Detroit is only one game out of the fifth spot in the East and may finally be … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: Cunningham, Ivey, Holland, Beal
Heat Expect Jimmy Butler To Play If He Isn’t Traded
The Heat expect Jimmy Butler to resume playing after his seven-game suspension is over if he hasn’t been traded by then, a source close to the situation tells Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Management isn’t willing to let Butler stay away from the team and collect the remainder of his $48.8MM salary, Chiang adds. Chiang’s source also says Miami has engaged in trade talks … [Read more...] about Heat Expect Jimmy Butler To Play If He Isn’t Traded