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
Central Notes: Cavs, Garland, Vucevic, Giannis, Bucks, Johnson
With a 31-4 mark, the Cavaliers are tied for the fifth-best start in league history through 35 games. However, they’re not chasing regular season records. Guard Darius Garland told Joe Vardon of The Athletic that his main focus is how well they do in the postseason. “I really don’t think it will (ever) become important (to chase regular season history),” Garland said. “We all … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Cavs, Garland, Vucevic, Giannis, Bucks, Johnson
And-Ones: All-Star Voting, NBAGL Standouts, Diamond Sports, Rookies
MVP candidates Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks and Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets are the leading vote-getters in their respective conferences in the first All-Star fan voting results announced by the NBA on Thursday (Twitter link). Jayson Tatum, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James are the other stars who rank among the top three frontcourt players in their … [Read more...] about And-Ones: All-Star Voting, NBAGL Standouts, Diamond Sports, Rookies
Central Notes: Rollins, Beauchamp, I. Jackson, Nesmith, Cunningham
Point guard Ryan Rollins has been a valuable addition for the Bucks, but the team will eventually have to make a decision on his contract status, writes Jim Owczarski of The Journal-Sentinel. Rollins’ two-way deal allows him to be on the active roster for 50 games. Even though he’s only played in 18 games, he’s been active for 25, which means he’s already used up half his … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Rollins, Beauchamp, I. Jackson, Nesmith, Cunningham
Atlantic Notes: Barrett, Quickley, Towns, Butler
The Raptors’ anticipated starting five heading into the 2024/25 season has yet to play a game together. Per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter link), forward RJ Barrett had been questionable to suit up against the Magic on Friday through an illness — but had he played, it would have marked the first time Toronto’s starters were all available. He was eventually ruled out … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Barrett, Quickley, Towns, Butler