Jimmy Butler initially wanted to go to Phoenix when he requested a trade from the Heat. Butler said he had nothing against the Warriors organization but was more familiar with the Suns’ core players — Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Tyus Jones, his former teammate. Butler wasn’t worried about getting an extension — he knew he’d get that once the blockbuster deal was finalized. … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Butler, Green, Curry, Wiggins
Suns Notes: Beal, Gillespie, Allen, Plumlee
Suns guard Bradley Beal, who is dealing with a left hamstring strain, will miss his fifth consecutive game on Wednesday vs. Boston, as Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic relays (Twitter video link). According to head coach Mike Budenholzer, who spoke to reporters on Tuesday, Beal has yet to take part in any 5-on-5 scrimmages but is doing on-court workouts and moving through … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Beal, Gillespie, Allen, Plumlee
And-Ones: Gores, WNBA, Micic, Bibby, Williams, NIL
A new development plan for the Detroit riverfront includes building a multi-sports complex that would support the city’s bid to gain a WNBA franchise, JC Reindl of the Detroit Free Press reports. Pistons owner Tom Gores and a team of local investors plan to use the site to host the team’s practice facility and headquarters. The Pistons and their G League affiliate, the Motor … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Gores, WNBA, Micic, Bibby, Williams, NIL
Coby White, Kevin Durant Named Players Of The Week
Bulls guard Coby White has been named the Player of the Week for the Eastern Conference, while Suns forward Kevin Durant has claimed the award in the West, the NBA announced today in a press release. It’s the second straight week that White has claimed the honor in the East. According to the Bulls (Twitter link), White joins Michael Jordan as the only players in team history to … [Read more...] about Coby White, Kevin Durant Named Players Of The Week
Western Notes: Bogdanovic, Durant, Rockets, Mavs, Nuggets
Veteran guard Bogdan Bogdanovic was having the worst year of his NBA career in Atlanta this season, averaging 10.0 points per game on 37.1% shooting (30.1% on three-pointers). He has looked more like his usual self since being traded to Los Angeles, bumping his scoring average to 12.6 PPG while making 48.5% of his shots from the floor (and 40.0% of his threes). Bogdanovic has … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Bogdanovic, Durant, Rockets, Mavs, Nuggets