4 months ago

Warriors Blow Out Heat Despite Jimmy Butler's Knee Injury

Butler injured his right knee in the third quarter and was carried off the floor. Despite this, the Warriors maintained their lead and won 135-112. Brandin Podziemski led the way off the bench with 24 points while Steph and Jimmy had 19 and 17. The Warriors shot 47.1% from beyond the arc while the Heat went 13-45.

By Samir Mehdi

4 months ago

Devin Booker Defends Dillon Brooks After 14th Tech, Says Refs Must “Figure It Out”

After Brooks picked up his 14th technical in Phoenix’s win over Brooklyn, Booker backed him and hinted that the whistle is reputation-driven. “I think he’ll tighten up,” Booker said, “but … he shouldn’t be getting them.” Booker added he’s heard “a lot worse” said to refs and called it “a reputation thing” the league must “figure out.”

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Tyrese Maxey Set for First Signature Shoe With New Balance

Maxey will receive his first signature shoe with New Balance, debuting the line in 2026, sources told Shams Charania. Maxey signed a new deal that includes a signature model, with financial terms undisclosed. Kawhi Leonard is currently the only athlete with a signature shoe at New Balance, with Jamal Murray, Cooper Flagg, and Zach LaVine on their roster.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Gary Payton on 2006 Heat Title: “Turmoil” Turned Into a 2-0 Comeback

Payton reflected on Miami’s 2006 championship, saying the group flipped early “turmoil” into a run that changed everything. “We came back from a 2-0 deficit then won 4 in a row,” he said. Payton praised a young Dwyane Wade’s Finals performance, saying, “We all gelled together,” and credited the locker room for finally clicking at the right time.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Wizards Linked to Zion Williamson Long Shot, but 2026 Pick Could Entice Pelicans

The Athletic’s Joshua Robbins reported league sources doubt Washington would surrender its own future first for Williamson, despite buzz. One source said a pick owed to the Wizards could fit New Orleans’ aims: the least favorable of Houston (top-four protected), the Clippers, and OKC’s 2026 firsts. Robbins cautioned it’s an “extreme long shot,” but said it came up repeatedly.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Bernie Lee Calls Jimmy Butler's ACL Tear a “Gut Punch,” Predicts Title Run

Butler’s agent told ESPN the torn ACL is “a gut punch on every level” but said the group will “make some functional decisions… in the next few days.” He added he’s “known for over 10 years” that Butler will win a championship before he’s done, urging people to rally around him: “Put simply, he has this.”

By Raahib Singh

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