On Thursday's episode of NBA Today, ESPN's Marc J. Spears gave some insight into where Jimmy Butler is at with his trade request. Butler reportedly is open to playing for any team except for the Miami Heat or Memphis Grizzlies. It was also reiterated that the Heat star's preferred destination remains the Phoenix Suns. It's unclear why Butler isn't interested in a deal to … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Open To Playing Anywhere But Miami Or Memphis
Mark Bartelstein: Bradley Beal Focused On ‘Making It Work In Phoenix’
Bradley Beal's agent Mark Bartelstein refuted reports that Beal would waive his no-trade clause for the Lakers, Bucks, Nuggets, or Heat, adding that the rumors were "created out of thin air." "Brad's entire focus has been and is on getting healthy with his ankle and helping turn things around for the Suns," added Bartelstein. Bartelstein did add that Beal would never say never … [Read more...] about Mark Bartelstein: Bradley Beal Focused On ‘Making It Work In Phoenix’
Jimmy Butler Situation With Heat Has Become ‘Ugly’, ‘Bitter’, ‘Untenable’
The Jimmy Butler situation with the Miami Heat took another acrimonious turn when they suspended him for two games after he missed a team flight. Butler had planned to fly privately and join the Heat in Milwaukee, something he has done at various times in the past. "This has turned into, really, an ugly, bitter, any word you want to use, end, a divorce to a relationship that … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Situation With Heat Has Become ‘Ugly’, ‘Bitter’, ‘Untenable’
Bradley Beal Agent Says Beal Focused On ‘Making It Work In Phoenix’
Bradley Beal's agent Mark Bartelstein refuted reports that Beal would waive his no-trade clause for the Lakers, Bucks, Nuggets, or Heat, adding that the rumors were "created out of thin air." "Brad's entire focus has been and is on getting healthy with his ankle and helping turn things around for the Suns," added Bartelstein. Bartelstein did add that Beal would never say never … [Read more...] about Bradley Beal Agent Says Beal Focused On ‘Making It Work In Phoenix’
Jimmy Butler To Be Suspended Two Games After Missing Heat Flight
The Miami Heat plan to suspend Jimmy Butler for two games after he missed a team flight on Wednesday. Butler had plans to join the Heat later on Wednesday ahead of Thursday's game at the Milwaukee Bucks. Butler will also be suspended for Saturday's game at the Brooklyn Nets. Butler recently came off a seven-game suspension and played in Miami's previous three games. There has … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler To Be Suspended Two Games After Missing Heat Flight