Heat forward Jimmy Butler had to leave Sunday’s game in the closing seconds due to pain in his right knee, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. After being fouled on a drive to the basket with 1:27 remaining, Butler took a while to get up and appeared to be favoring the knee. He stayed in a game a little longer, but was taken out with 24.2 seconds left to play and Miami … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Butler, Herro, Rozier, Richardson
Western Rumors: Kings, Grant, Kessler, Moody, Looney, Rockets, A. Mitchell
The Kings are off to a disappointing 9-12 start this season, already 2.5 games back of a play-in spot in the Western Conference, prompting executives around the NBA to keep an eye on the situation in Sacramento to see if the front office will make another move to try to upgrade its roster, writes Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Citing a “heightened sense of urgency” in Sacramento, … [Read more...] about Western Rumors: Kings, Grant, Kessler, Moody, Looney, Rockets, A. Mitchell
Trade Rumors: Collins, Jazz, Bulls, Nets, Zion, Butler
In each of the past two seasons, the Jazz started out surprisingly competitive, with .500 records in early February, only to sell off veterans and tank down the stretch to improve their lottery odds. With a 4-15 start to the 2024/25 campaign, Utah’s front office probably isn’t concerned about the team’s place in the reverse standings. That doesn’t mean the Jazz won’t be … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Collins, Jazz, Bulls, Nets, Zion, Butler
Atlantic Injury Notes: Achiuwa, Sharpe, Nets, Raptors
Knicks forward/center Precious Achiuwa has yet to make his 2024/25 debut as he continues to recover from a hamstring strain. He told Stefan Bondy of The New York Post that he’s been a full participant in practices and is day-to-day, but he’s not sure when he’ll be able to return. “I need to get to that point where I’m able to build confidence with myself again,” Achiuwa said. … [Read more...] about Atlantic Injury Notes: Achiuwa, Sharpe, Nets, Raptors
Injury Notes: Nets, Giannis, Morant, Poole, Hayes
There’s good news and bad news for the Nets on their latest injury report, as Brian Lewis of The New York Post relays. Leading scorer Cam Thomas has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game in Phoenix due to left hamstring soreness. Thomas, who has also dealt with an illness and a sore back as of late, was removed in the third quarter on Monday vs. Golden State to “protect him from … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Nets, Giannis, Morant, Poole, Hayes