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• Celtics' Brown, Horford Led Crucial Team Meeting Before Game 5; Tatum Also Sent Encouraging MessageThe Boston Celtics responded to both the loss of Jayson Tatum and the challenge of facing a 3-1 deficit by defeating the New York Knicks by a final score of 127-102 in Game 5. After losing Tatum to a ruptured Achilles in Game 4 on Monday, the Celtics held a team meeting between games on Tuesday. "They had a team meeting on Tuesday," said Brian Windhorst on Wednesday evening's Sports Center. "Befor...2025Continue with Boston Celtics -
• Stephen Curry Injures Hamstring After Running Career-High 1.99 Miles In Houston Game 7Stephen Curry has never missed a game in his NBA career due to a hamstring injury, but is likely to miss his first on Thursday when the Golden State Warriors play the Minnesota Timberwolves. The wear and tear of the Warriors needing a Game 7 to close out the Houston Rockets after going up 3-1 in the series may have potentially led to his hamstring injury in the first half of Game 1. "I am not any ...2025See more articles Stephen Curry -
• Spurs, Rockets Could Improve Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Odds If They Move Up In LotteryGiannis Antetokounmpo will likely address his future with the Milwaukee Bucks in the coming weeks as the team faces a challenging road ahead after the Damian Lillard injury. "I don't think Giannis wants to leave Milwaukee, but he might have to," said Brian Windhorst on Get Up. "Because of the Dame Lillard injury. The fact the Bucks have a whole bunch of free agents in their thirties. They're in th...2025Read about Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Spurs, Rockets Could Improve Their Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Odds If They Move Up In LotteryGiannis Antetokounmpo will likely address his future with the Milwaukee Bucks in the coming weeks as the team faces a challenging road ahead after the Damian Lillard injury. "I don't think Giannis wants to leave Milwaukee, but he might have to," said Brian Windhorst on Get Up. "Because of the Dame Lillard injury. The fact the Bucks have a whole bunch of free agents in their thirties. They're in th...2025Read about Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• 'Entire NBA Offseason Will Hinge' On Giannis Antetokounmpo's Decision With BucksGiannis Antetokounmpo's long-term commitment to the Milwaukee Bucks has become an increasingly significant topic among NBA insiders following Damian Lillard's Achilles tendon tear, which threatens to compromise the team's championship aspirations next season. Despite Antetokounmpo averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists this season-likely earning him third place in MVP voting-questio...2025Check it out Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Daryl Morey, Nick Nurse Likely Have 'Hottest Seats' In NBAThe Philadelphia 76ers swiftly retained both Daryl Morey and Nick Nurse for the upcoming season, but the team will need to bounce back significantly in order for them to continue beyond the 25-26 season. "I was mildly surprised," said Brian Windhorst on the Stephen A. Smith Show about the Sixers continuing to back Morey and Nurse. "But heard that ownership was on board and and agreed with and endo...2025Visit the page Daryl Morey -
• Zion Williamson, Joe Dumars To Have 'Very Candid Conversations'Joe Dumars is expected to have some "very candid conversations" with Zion Williamson this offseason as he assumes control of the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson averaged 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 28.6 minutes across just 30 games with the Pelicans in 24-25. "They're going to have to have a sitdown eventually," said Shams Charania on NBA Today. Williamson received a one-game su...2025Continue with Zion Williamson -
• Zion Williamson Would Receive 'Significant Interest' If Placed On Trade MarketZion Williamson has played at an All-NBA level since returning from his hamstring injury in January. Williamson's future with the New Orleans Pelicans was unclear while he was out given his injury history and their place in the Western Conference hierarchy. "I remember Bobby [Marks] and I wrote a story just as he was about to come back and kind of like 'What's coming with Zion?'" said Tim MacMahon...2025See more Zion Williamson
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Showing No Signs Of 'Unrest' With BucksThe future of Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks was discussed earlier in the season when they started the season slowly. While the Bucks have largely recovered and are playing competitive basketball, they are currently fifth in the Eastern Conference and closer to the Play-In than they are to the top-3. "Everyone knows Giannis loves the Bucks, but I'm here to tell you he loves winning...2025Check it out Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Eastern Notes: Embiid, George, Nurkic, Sims
Following up on reporting over the weekend that suggested Joel Embiid might require another surgery to address a nagging left knee injury, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said during a TV appearance on Get Up (YouTube link) that there’s not necessarily a consensus among the experts the Sixers center has consulted about the best way to put […]...2025Check it out Joel Embiid
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• Sixers, Joel Embiid Face Uncertain Path As Knee Woes Linger OnThe Philadelphia 76ers are walking an NBA tightrope with the left knee of Joel Embiid. While weekend reports suggested another surgery could be on the table, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst poured cold water on the idea that a procedure is a foregone conclusion. “I know that people would like this to be a cut-and-dry issue — […] The post Sixers, Joel Embiid Face Uncertain Path As Knee Woes Ling...2025Visit the page Joel Embiid -
• Joel Embiid Believed To Be Currently On Untradeable ContractJoel Embiid has had an injury plagued 24-25 season and expects to undergo surgery on his knee this offseason. Because the Sixers signed Embiid to a three-year, $193 million extension before the season, he has gone from perennial MVP candidate to being on one of the riskiest contracts in the NBA. "Yes, absolutely," said Brian Windhorst when asked if the Sixers have a Joel Embiid problem. "Because, ...2025See more Joel Embiid -
• Jimmy Butler Willing To Discuss Future With Any Team Once Deal CloseJimmy Butler's camp has expressed his desire to the Miami Heat for them to negotiate the best possible deal for their franchise, reports Chris Haynes. Once a deal is in the "red zone" and close to completion, Butler's camp is willing to engage in conversations about his future with any team Miami grants permission to speak with. As of now, no teams have reached out to the Heat requesting such perm...2025See more Jimmy Butler -
• Heat’s Jimmy Butler Unwilling To Sign Extension With Warriors, Ending Trade TalksMiami Heat wing Jimmy Butler has told the Golden State Warriors he is unwilling to sign an extension with the team, ending trade talks between the sides, per NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Butler has been suspended three times by the Heat this season, and with the trade deadline looming, both parties have indicated […] The post Heat’s Jimmy Butler Unwilling To Sign Extension With...2025Click for news about Jimmy Butler -
• Jimmy Butler Unwilling To Sign Extension With WarriorsJimmy Butler has communicated to the Golden State Warriors that he's unwilling to sign an extension with the franchise, which has ended trade talks with the Miami Heat for now, sources tell Brian Windhorst of ESPN. When Butler trade talks began in December, the Warriors were on his list of preferred teams along with the Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks. Butler has appeared to zer...2025Check it out Jimmy Butler
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• Jimmy Butler Likely To Be Traded By Deadline As Heat Reduce Asking PriceThe Miami Heat have lowered their asking price on a trade for Jimmy Butler since they began entertaining offers in December and will almost certainly deal him away by the Feb. 6 trade deadine, reports Brian Windhorst. The Heat suspended Butler for the third separate time on Monday after he walked out of the team's shootaround on Monday. Butler is suspended indefinitely and at least through the tra...2025Check it out Jimmy Butler -
• Report: Heat Have Lowered Asking Price For Jimmy Butler
According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Miami Heat have lowered their asking price for Jimmy Butler. Butler, who has requested a trade from the Heat, was suspended indefinitely on Monday after walking out of shootaround. .@WindhorstESPN with an update on the Jimmy Butler saga: – The Heat have lowered their asking price […] The post Report: Heat Have Lowered As...2025Read about Jimmy Butler
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• Windhorst: Recent ‘Uptick’ In Jimmy Butler Trade Talks
Jimmy Butler has appeared in two games for the Heat since his team-imposed seven-game suspension ended last week, but the front office hasn’t slowed its efforts to find a trade involving the disgruntled star. In fact, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst suggested on the latest episode of his Hoop Collective podcast (YouTube link) that Miami has actually […]...2025See more articles Jimmy Butler
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• Heat Have No Traction On Jimmy Butler TradeUnless there is a sudden change on the trade market, the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler are headed to a continuation of their partnership when his seven-game suspension concludes. Both Butler and the Heat are interested in a trade, but there are a dearth of offers that the front office will entertain. "From my discussions, I don't think the Heat have any traction," said Brian Windhorst. "I don't thin...2025Click for news about Miami Heat -
• Pelicans Don't Have Zion Williamson On Trade Block, But Would Likely Listen To 'Great Offer'
Zion Williamson returned to the New Orleans Pelicans' lineup on Tuesday after a two-month absence. The Pelicans' season has not gone as planned due to injuries to nearly their entire core and they have the worst record in the Western Conference. Williamson's future appears to still be with the Pelicans. "There's no sense of that," said Brian Windhorst when asked on Get Up whether Williamson could ...2025Click for news about Zion Williamson
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• Suns Only Team Ready To Pay Jimmy Butler Contract He SeeksWhile there have been additional issues to come up along the way, the devolving relationship between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat is about money, explains Brian Windhorst. The Heat decided not to offer Butler a two-year, $113 million extension last offseason and his current agitation for a trade is about his desire to secure his next contract. Butler would like a trade to the Phoenix Suns who a...2025See also Jimmy Butler -
• NBPA To File Grievance To Dispute Jimmy Butler Suspension
The National Basketball Players Association will file a grievance to dispute Jimmy Butler's seven-game suspension by the Miami Heat, sources told Brian Windhorst and Shams Charania of ESPN. "The 7-game suspension imposed tonight by the Miami Heat on Jimmy Butler is excessive and inappropriate, and we intend to file a grievance challenging the discipline," said the NBPA in a statement. Charania add...2025Check it out Jimmy Butler
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• Bulls Have Yet To Generate Any Trade Market On Zach LaVineBoth the Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine have been interested in parting ways via trade for at least one calendar year, but the size of his contract in a new more restrictive CBA environment coupled with his injury history and good but not All-Star level production has made finding an interested team challenging. LaVine has had a bounce back season with 22.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 3...2024See also Zach LaVine -
• Tyrese Haliburton Had “Minor Leg Injury” During Olympics
Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton dealt with a “minor leg injury” and underwent an MRI during the Olympics, sources tell Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Haliburton was essentially Team USA’s 12th man during the Olympics in Paris, which concluded on Sunday. He averaged just 8.8 minutes per game in his three appearances; the Americans went 6-0 […]...2024See more Tyrese Haliburton
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• Tyrese Haliburton Had Minor Leg Injury During OlympicsTyrese Haliburton was diagnosed with a minor leg injury and underwent an MRI during the Olympics, sources told Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Team USA did not announce the injury during the competition. Haliburton appeared in just three games, playing just 26 minutes....2024Read about Tyrese Haliburton -
• Kevin Durant’s Manager Calls Out Brian Windhorst in Since Deleted Post
Kevin Durant’s manager and business partner, Rich Kleiman, doesn’t appear to be happy with Brian Windhorst’s reporting on KD’s injury status for the Olympics. On Monday, Windhorst reported that Durant will likely miss Team USA’s opening game against Serbia due to the calf injury he’s managing. However, in a since deleted post in X, Kleiman […] The post Kev...2024Read about Kevin Durant
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• NBA Insider Provides Concerning Update on Kevin Durant’s Injury Status
Kevin Durant hasn’t participated in any of Team USA’s exhibition games ahead of the Paris Olympics and one NBA insider thinks his stint on the sidelines will continue into the tournament. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst provided an update on Durant’s condition and expressed his doubts about KD participating in Team USA’s first pool match against Nikola […] The post NBA I...2024Read about Kevin Durant
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• Kevin Durant To Remain With Team USA Despite Calf InjuryForward Kevin Durant is expected to remain with Team USA despite a calf injury that has kept him out of action, per Brian Windhorst of ESPN. The Americans completed their exhibition portion of the schedule with a close win over Germany on Monday. They begin play in the Paris Olympics vs. Serbia on Sunday. Durant […] The post Kevin Durant To Remain With Team USA Despite Calf Injury appeared f...2024See more articles Kevin Durant -
• Cavaliers Could Look At Trading Jarrett AllenThe Cleveland Cavaliers are facing a summer of uncertainty. Donovan Mitchell is extension-eligible, as is Evan Mobley. Darius Garland may ask for a trade if Mitchell extends. Now, we can add Cleveland potentially looking at breaking up their big men too. ESPN's Brian Windhorst said on The Hoop Collective podcast that the Cavs may look at possible trades for Jarrett Allen. The team's starting cente...2024Click for news about Jarrett Allen -
• OG Anunoby Could Return For Eastern Conference Finals If Knicks AdvanceOG Anunoby has been out since Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with a hamstring injury, but there is optimism he could return if the New York Knicks advance to the Conference Finals. Anunoby is expected to miss Game 6 at the Indiana Pacers on Friday, but could possibly play Game 7 if the series extends, or Game 1 of the next round if the Knicks advance. "He's out of the pool and doing s...2024Continue with Eastern Conference