After telling reporters earlier this week that he doesn’t want the Warriors to make a “desperate” trade that compromises the team’s long-term future for short-term gain, Stephen Curry clarified on Wednesday that his comments don’t mean he’s content playing on a .500 team that’s not trying to improve. “Anyone who thinks I’m OK being on an average basketball team is insane,” … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Warriors, Vucevic, Centers, Connaughton, Suns
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
Bucks To Bring Khris Middleton Off Bench
The Bucks have informed forward Khris Middleton that they’ll be removing him from their starting lineup and bringing him off the bench moving forward, sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter video link). As Haynes explains, the Bucks are trying to establish continuity with their starting lineup while Middleton continues to work his way back to full strength following … [Read more...] about Bucks To Bring Khris Middleton Off Bench
Cap Observations: Bucks/Apron, Hornets’ Trade Chips, Nets’ Cap Room
It hasn't exactly been a quiet start to 2025 on the NBA rumor mill, as Jimmy Butler's trade request has led to plenty of speculation about where the Heat star could land and how a potential deal could impact the rest of the market. But it may still be a couple more weeks before the in-season trade market truly heats up ahead of the February 6 deadline. In the meantime, we're … [Read more...] about Cap Observations: Bucks/Apron, Hornets’ Trade Chips, Nets’ Cap Room
Latest On Jimmy Butler
The Heat‘s game on Wednesday vs. the Lakers will be the seventh of Jimmy Butler‘s suspension, making him eligible to rejoin the team in advance of Friday’s contest against Denver. With Miami still apparently not close to finding a suitable trade involving Butler, it’s unclear what the next step in the standoff between the team and its star forward will look like. Reporting … [Read more...] about Latest On Jimmy Butler