After being called out by agent Bernie Lee, who accused him of publishing “made-up bulls–t” about his client Jimmy Butler, Shams Charania responded to Lee and doubled down on his reporting during a Thursday appearance on ESPN’s First Take (YouTube link). “I one thousand percent stand by my reporting,” Charania said. “It’s fully vetted, and as a professional, that’s what I do. … [Read more...] about Latest On Jimmy Butler
Gambo: Heat’s Butler “Absolutely Interested” In Suns
Confirming a report from Shams Charania of ESPN, plugged-in local reporter John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 says Heat star Jimmy Butler is indeed open to joining the Suns. In fact, Gambadoro took it a step further. “I always take a little bit of time, make sure I get stories correct,” Gambadoro said on the Burns & Gambo show Thursday (story via Kevin Zimmerman of … [Read more...] about Gambo: Heat’s Butler “Absolutely Interested” In Suns
Bradley Beal Feeling Better; Ryan Dunn Dealing With Ankle Soreness
Suns guard Bradley Beal believes he has overcome the left calf strain that has caused him to be in and out of the lineup recently, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Beal played his second straight game tonight and logged more than 34 minutes. “Feel good, really good,” he said. “Progressing the right way. Minutes have been fine. Body is reacting fine postgame. Feel … [Read more...] about Bradley Beal Feeling Better; Ryan Dunn Dealing With Ankle Soreness
Jimmy Butler’s Agent Denies Report About Interest In Suns
Phoenix is a potential destination that interests Jimmy Butler as trade rumors continue to swirl around the Heat star, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). However, while Charania’s report suggests that Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, has “indicated in league circles” that Phoenix would be a favorable landing spot, Lee immediately and vehemently denied any … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler’s Agent Denies Report About Interest In Suns
Charania’s Latest: Ingram, Jones, McCollum, Blazers, Kuzma, Durant
When the Pelicans and Brandon Ingram discussed an extension during the offseason, he and his representatives at Excel Sports Management were seeking $50MM per season, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Insider link). Previous reporting indicated that Ingram was pursuing a maximum-salary extension, which would’ve been worth up to $208MM over four years, so an ask of $50MM per … [Read more...] about Charania’s Latest: Ingram, Jones, McCollum, Blazers, Kuzma, Durant