#jimmy-butler

#jimmy-butler

To think that the Heat would've been open to trading Jimmy after their run to the NBA Finals in 2023 is pretty hard to believe. Because I can't imagine Riley and this front office would've punted after being that close to a championship. However, I could've also pointed to how bad things were - or were getting - behind the scenes between Jimmy and the Heat. Either way, this revelation, assuming it is true, is pretty shocking.

I think he's got a style of game that can play for a long time with his skill, his physicality, his mind for the game," Dunleavy said. "So I guess my vision for him is him returning at some point between now and this time next year.

Steph Curry was ruled out of Tuesday's matchup with the 76ers, which came as little surprise after the team diagnosed him with patellofemoral pain syndrome over the weekend. Known more commonly as runner's knee, the only remedy for that soreness is rest. (When he returns) will totally be up to (team doctor) Rick (Celebrini) and Steph, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said after Monday's practice. As soon as Rick tells me he can play, he'll play, but they're working together every day.

In his second game back inside Kaseya Center after getting traded last February, Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler will miss Wednesday's game, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania first reported hours before Wednesday's contest. Warriors star Stephen Curry was initially ruled out after tweaking his ankle multiple times in their 121-113 loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Draymond Green, who was also previously listed as questionable, will be OUT.

In recent years, Butler has become the NBA's undisputed king of media day trolling. In 2023, he had the internet buzzing with his "emo Jimmy" transformation, which came with straightened hair, a (possibly fake) piercing on his eyebrow and a mood that screamed "it's not a phase." But it all began in 2022 with ombre faux locs that had fans questioning how much his hair could've grown during the offseason.

At this point, it's year to year, Kerr said. I love my job, and it's so, so much fun. I loved this season, and this was a really gratifying year.