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
Injury Notes: Pelicans, Lakers, Celtics, Ivey, M. Robinson
After missing the past 23 games with a left hamstring strain, Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado says he plans to return to action on Friday vs. Washington, as Will Guillory of The Athletic relays (via Twitter). “I’ll be playing tomorrow for sure,” Alvarado said. “No doubt. … I finally get to be Jose again. It’s going to be a lot of crazy man out there.” Both of the Pelicans’ injured … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Pelicans, Lakers, Celtics, Ivey, M. Robinson
Atlantic Notes: Kolek, Knicks’ Starting Five, Quickley, Lewis
Knicks rookie guard Tyler Kolek played a doubleheader on Wednesday. He saw 40 minutes of action with the G League Westchester Knicks during the afternoon, then received 12 minutes of action with the NBA club. The Knicks needed him because Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride sat out. “It’s fun, man, I love playing basketball. Any chance I get, I’m going to take the opportunity and … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Kolek, Knicks’ Starting Five, Quickley, Lewis