3:51pm: Butler’s indefinite suspension is now official, according to the Heat (Twitter links). “The suspension is due to a continued pattern of disregard of team rules, engaging in conduct detrimental to the team and intentionally withholding services,” the team said in a statement. “This includes walking out of practice earlier today.” As Marks points out (via Twitter), the … [Read more...] about Heat Suspend Jimmy Butler Indefinitely
Suns’ Bradley Beal Not Interested In Bulls Trade
Suns guard Bradley Beal is not amenable to waiving his no-trade clause to be moved to the Bulls, a source tells Fred Katz of The Athletic. Chicago has reportedly held conversations with Phoenix about the idea of acquiring Beal to help facilitate a Suns trade for embattled Heat All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler. On Monday, the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals MVP was suspended by … [Read more...] about Suns’ Bradley Beal Not Interested In Bulls Trade
Pacific Notes: Curry, Fox, Richards, Dunn
Stephen Curry has a right thumb injury, but the Warriors superstar won’t use that as an excuse for his recent subpar shooting, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN writes. Curry missed all eight of his second-half field goal attempts in a loss to the Lakers on Saturday. He’s averaging 16.5 points per game over his last four outings. “It sucks, but it’s not an excuse for anything,” Curry … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Curry, Fox, Richards, Dunn
Suns Notes: Nurkic, Beal, Richards, Durant, Dunn
Two veteran Suns whose names have frequently come up in trade rumors in recent weeks appear on track to return to action on Saturday vs. Washington. Guard Bradley Beal, who has missed three of the team’s past four games due to a left ankle sprain, is listed as probable to play, while center Jusuf Nurkic isn’t on the injury report after being inactive for six consecutive games … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Nurkic, Beal, Richards, Durant, Dunn
Trade Rumors: Beal, Cavs, Pacers, Market Activity
Speaking this week to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic, Bradley Beal‘s agent Mark Bartelstein said that reports about specific teams his client would waive his no-trade clause for are “created out of thin air.” Rumors this month have indicated that the Suns guard would be open to destinations like Miami, Denver, Milwaukee, and Los Angeles, but Bartelstein didn’t confirm … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Beal, Cavs, Pacers, Market Activity