The Nets aren’t sure what caused Cam Thomas‘ latest hamstring strain, coach Jordi Fernandez told reporters, including Bridget Reilly of The New York Post, before tonight’s game. Earlier today, the team announced that Thomas won’t be reevaluated until after the upcoming West Coast trip, which means he’ll be out of action for at least nine games. Thomas has only played twice … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Thomas, Russell, Williams, December Trades
Atlantic Notes: Brown, Towns, Knicks, Martin
Celtics All-Star wing Jaylen Brown has seen his injury status upgraded ahead of Boston’s Sunday tilt against Oklahoma City. According to Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe (Twitter link), the 6’6″ forward will play his first game of 2025 after having been sidelined with a right shoulder strain since New Year’s Eve. The 28-year-old has been in fine form when he has played for the … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Brown, Towns, Knicks, Martin
Warriors Unlikely To Pursue Jimmy Butler Before Deadline
Although the Warriors would love to find a second star to pair with Stephen Curry, that player is unlikely to be Jimmy Butler, team and league sources tell Anthony Slater, Marcus Thompson II and Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Warriors were previously identified as a team high on Butler’s list of preferred destinations, though ESPN recently reported that the 35-year-old is open … [Read more...] about Warriors Unlikely To Pursue Jimmy Butler Before Deadline
Northwest Notes: Edwards, Hartenstein, Clingan, Jokic
With Karl-Anthony Towns no longer in Minnesota, rising Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is going through some growing pains this year, expressing frustration about receiving so much attention from opposing defenses, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Edwards admitted that he’s sometimes not sure how to handle traps and double-teams and admitted that it’s “not fun” to have … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Edwards, Hartenstein, Clingan, Jokic
Trade Rumors: Butler, C. Johnson, Nets, Grizzlies, Pelicans
The rest of the NBA is watching the standoff between the Heat and Jimmy Butler with “their popcorn out,” according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst (Insider link), who notes that team president Pat Riley doesn’t make a habit of deferring to his star players, operating with a “bluntness and strength” that’s somewhat atypical of team executives in this era. “You cannot intimidate Pat … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Butler, C. Johnson, Nets, Grizzlies, Pelicans