The Sacramento Kings have ruled out pursuing a trade for Jimmy Butler as they navigate an increasingly complex situation of their own with De'Aaron Fox. Fox has indicated he does not plan to sign a long-term contract with Sacramento, prompting the team to explore trades that would return both established players and draft picks. While Butler could potentially fill the scoring … [Read more...] about Kings Not Interested In Jimmy Butler
Terry Rozier Investigated By Feds In Illegal Gambling Inquiry
Terry Rozier is being investigated by federal prosecutors to determine whether he manipulated his performance as part of an illegal sports betting scheme. The same investigation has already led to a criminal charge and a lifetime ban from the NBA for former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter. Rozier hasn't been charged with a crime or accused of wrongdoing. It couldn't be … [Read more...] about Terry Rozier Investigated By Feds In Illegal Gambling Inquiry
Warriors Believed To Prefer Trade For Zach LaVine Over Jimmy Butler
The Golden State Warriors have interest in both Zach LaVine and Jimmy Butler ahead of the February 7th NBA trade deadline. LaVine seems to pique more interest with multiple players on the Warriors depending on the cost. LaVine is also viewed by some within the franchise as the safer option considering he is nearly six years younger, $6 million cheaper this season, and an easier … [Read more...] about Warriors Believed To Prefer Trade For Zach LaVine Over Jimmy Butler
Heat Have Had Interest In Julius Randle
The Miami Heat had interest in trading for Julius Randle this past offseason before he was traded by the New York Knicks to the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources tell Ian Begley. Randle has also remained on the radar of the Heat as the season has progressed. Randle can be an unrestricted free agent this offseason if he declines his player option. In 46 games this season, Randle … [Read more...] about Heat Have Had Interest In Julius Randle
Heat ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ They’ll Trade Jimmy Butler By Deadline
The Miami Heat have become "cautiously optimistic" of their chances of trading Jimmy Butler by the Feb. 6 trade deadline and are engaged with several teams beyond the Phoenix Suns. The Suns have struggled to facilitate a workable trade for Butler. Miami has a number of incentives to resolve the Butler situation by the deadline rather than in the offseason when he could exercise … [Read more...] about Heat ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ They’ll Trade Jimmy Butler By Deadline