Hoops Rumors

Cross the Warriors off the list of potential Jimmy Butler suitors, at least for now. Butler has communicated to the Warriors that he’s unwilling to sign an extension there. In response, trade talks between the Heat and Warriors have halted, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst tweets. The Warriors are reportedly interested in making a significant move before the trade deadline and Butler was … [Read more...] about Warriors Halt Jimmy Butler Trade Talks

The Raptors are eager to shake up their roster before Thursday’s deadline and have interest in either facilitating a Jimmy Butler trade or acquiring Brandon Ingram from the Pelicans, Marc Stein reports in his latest Substack column (subscription required). Stein published a piece earlier this week detailing Toronto’s interest in Ingram. Since then, he says Stein Line partner … [Read more...] about Raptors Considering Major Deals Ahead Of Trade Deadline

Heat guard Tyler Herro was named an All-Star for the first time in his career on Thursday night. He beat out the likes of Atlanta’s Trae Young, Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball, Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton and Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey for a spot as one of the East’s guards, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald writes. “I’m truly proud of Tyler because there’s been a lot of media that … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Herro, Castleton, Caporn

The Pelicans are the latest team to get involved in Jimmy Butler trade talks, Jake Fischer and Marc Stein reveal in a Substack column (subscriber only). League sources tell Fischer and Stein that New Orleans contacted the Heat this week about Butler, although terms of the offer weren’t divulged. The authors’ sources say Brandon Ingram‘s $36MM expiring contract would be the … [Read more...] about Pelicans Contact Heat About Jimmy Butler

Devin Booker was named an All-Star in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024, but unless he’s a last-minute injury replacement, the Suns guard won’t be headed to San Francisco for this year’s event. Addressing his omission after Friday morning’s shootaround, Booker told reporters that he would’ve loved to be selected, but added that there were many deserving players and that he’s … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Booker, Butler, Trade Options, Durant