The Heat suspended Jimmy Butler again on Monday, and multiple low-rostered players performed well against the Magic. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Kel’El Ware, Nikola Jovic flourish without Butler
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Jusuf Nurkic Doesn’t Believe Suns Will Be Able To Trade Him
Jusuf Nurkic talked more about his diminished role with the Suns before Saturday’s game, telling reporters that he and coach Mike Budenholzer went two months without speaking to each other, writes Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Sources confirmed to Rankin that Phoenix has been making an effort to trade the 30-year-old center. Nurkic is aware that’s the team’s preference, … [Read more...] about Jusuf Nurkic Doesn’t Believe Suns Will Be Able To Trade Him
Community Shootaround: Jusuf Nurkic
The focus on the Suns in recent weeks has centered on their pursuit of Jimmy Butler and whether they can convince Bradley Beal to waive his no-trade clause. However, the Suns also have another issue to deal with – what to do with center Jusuf Nurkic. The former starter has been exiled to the end of the bench and he’s not happy about it. Nurkic was removed from the starting … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Jusuf Nurkic
Bulls, Suns Have Discussed Bradley Beal
The Bulls are “absolutely involved in conversations with the Suns involving possible Jimmy Butler situations,” ESPN’s Brian Windhorst stated on Monday’s episode of his Hoop Collective podcast (YouTube link). While Windhorst was careful about what he did and didn’t say in addressing the discussions between Chicago and Phoenix, he made it clear that Bradley Beal‘s name has come … [Read more...] about Bulls, Suns Have Discussed Bradley Beal
Heat Suspend Jimmy Butler Indefinitely
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