Bernie Lee Says Warriors Remain Committed to Jimmy Butler Rehab Plan

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Bernie Lee Says Warriors Remain Committed to Jimmy Butler Rehab Plan

Butler’s agent Bernie pushed back on trade rumors, saying the Warriors have “been resolute” in supporting Butler’s rehab and title pursuit. Lee said losing a “tremendous amount of patience” would be difficult, but added Butler “remains solely focused” on his responsibilities and “will with the Warriors” continue doing his part between the lines.

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Thomas Bryant Returns to Cleveland Cavaliers on One-Year Deal

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Bryant intends to sign a one-year deal to stay with Cleveland, according to Shams Charania. The veteran center averaged 6.2 points in 12.2 minutes over 60 games for the Cavs, giving them familiar frontcourt depth as they manage bigger roster decisions. Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin worked with Cleveland on the new contract.

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Shams Charania: Draymond Green Opting-Out Opens Warriors’ Big Four Chase

Charania said Golden State built a “grand plan” for a Big Four of Curry, Green, Davis and James, but needed Green’s $27.7 million opt-out for flexibility. He added Davis and James “would have to be a package deal” to join the Warriors, with Davis requiring Butler and draft capital while James could fit through the mid-level exception.

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Marcus Smart Declines Lakers Player Option to Enter Free Agency

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Marcus Smart Declines Lakers Player Option to Enter Free Agency

Smart has declined his $5.4 million player option with the Lakers and will become a free agent, according to Shams Charania. The move sends the veteran guard back onto the market after his Los Angeles stint, giving teams a chance to pursue his defense, toughness and playoff experience while the Lakers continue reshaping their backcourt depth.

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Andrew Wiggins Stays With Miami Heat on Three-Year Deal

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Andrew Wiggins Stays With Miami Heat on Three-Year Deal

Wiggins intends to sign a three-year, $64 million deal to stay with Miami, according to Shams Charania. The contract includes a player option in the third season, keeping Wiggins with the Heat after executives worked with his CAA Sports agents on a “critical commitment” as Miami continues reshaping its roster around Giannis, Bam and title expectations.

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Pat Beverley Says Kawhi Leonard Intervention Ended Clippers Trust

Beverley said the Clippers offered him around “four to six, seven million” annually in 2021, prompting him to ask for a trade out of respect. After he texted Leonard, Beverley said management returned with “eight or nine million” on the table, but that angered him more: “What y’all talking to him for? I’ve been here the longest.”

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