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Jimmy Butler's Agent Denies Report About Interest In Suns December 11th 2024 at 7:53pm CST by Arthur Hill 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 involvement. “Alright listen. I gave you a pass yesterday because I was busy, but if you don't stop putting my name on your complete and utter…

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December 20th 2024 at 8:04am CST by Arthur Hill Karl-Anthony Towns was outstanding in his return to Minnesota Thursday night, and the Knicks look like the clear winners of the trade that shook up the NBA just before the start of training camp, writes Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. Towns, one of the top players in Timberwolves history, was sent to New York in a three-team deal to get the Wolves out from under his pricey contract. He didn't have anything negative to say about the franchise as he played in Minnesota for the first time since the…

Spencer Dinwiddie doesn't have many fond memories of his days with the Nets, especially his most recent go-round, writes Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily . In

Spencer Dinwiddie Blasts Nets In Podcast Appearance December 20th 2024 at 9:06am CST by Arthur Hill Spencer Dinwiddie doesn't have many fond memories of his days with the Nets, especially his most recent go-round, writes Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily. In an appearance on the Run Your Race podcast hosted by former teammate Theo Pinson, Dinwiddie said the time he spent in Brooklyn left him “extremely scarred.” The 31-year-old guard, who now plays for the Mavericks, recalled being acquired by the Nets at the 2023 trade deadline. He walked into a difficult situation after the team had just parted with Kevin…

Nikola Jokic has a commanding lead in ESPN's first straw poll of the season on the MVP race, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN . The Nuggets center captured

December 20th 2024 at 11:01am CST by Arthur Hill Nikola Jokic has a commanding lead in ESPN's first straw poll of the season on the MVP race, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The Nuggets center captured 57 first-place votes among the 100 ballots, giving him 827 total points. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander comes in second with 24 first-place votes and 678 points, followed by Bucks big man Giannis Antetokounmpo, who tops 19 ballots and has 643 points. Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (267 points) and Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (123) round out the top five. A win by Jokic would give…

The NBA has levied fines against three players for their roles in an incident during Thursday's game between the Jazz and Pistons.

Magic center Moritz Wagner will likely undergo medical imaging on his left knee on Sunday after leaving Saturday's game with a potentially serious injury, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel

December 21st 2024 at 7:27pm CST by Arthur Hill Celtics star Jayson Tatum grew up as a huge admirer of Kobe Bryant, so he was excited about the chance to join the Lakers in the 2017 draft, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. However, Tatum never got a tryout with L.A., which held the second overall pick, even though he was one considered one of the draft's top prospects following a stellar freshman season at Duke. Lakers legend Magic Johnson, who served as team president at the time, explained this week that they were already set at forward with…