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• Mavericks Win 2025 NBA Draft Lottery; Spurs, Sixers, Hornets In Top-4The NBA held its 2025 Draft Lottery in Chicago on Monday with the Dallas Mavericks winning the lottery with a 1.8 percent chance. The San Antonio Spurs moved up to No. 2 ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers at No. 3, and Charlotte Hornets at No. 4. Cooper Flagg is the presumptive No. 1 pick with Dylan Harper expected to be selected at No. 2. The draft is expected to open up considerably after the first...2025Continue with Dallas Mavericks -
• Rockets More Interested In Giannis Antetokounmpo Than Kevin Durant, Zion WilliamsonThe Houston Rockets are regularly rumored as one of the teams ready to make a big move this offseason. Houston has the tradable players and draft assets to make an all-in move. After making the playoffs, but falling in the first round, the Rockets have been linked to just about every potentially available star player this offseason. However, the team will be cautious about parting with too many of...2025Check it out Zion Williamson -
• 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 also 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...2025Visit the page 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...2025See more Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Timberwolves eliminate Lakers, Warriors feeling pressure and Celtics battling injuriesOn this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Gary Washburn react to the Timberwolves eliminating the Los Angeles Lakers from the playoffs, why the Warriors need to win game 6 against the Houston Rockets and if the Boston Celtics' injuries are becoming a concern....2025Check it out Gary Washburn
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• Teams Have Serious Concerns About Depth Of 2025 NBA Draft Beyond Top-2The 2025 NBA Draft early entry list has been released, revealing a much smaller pool of 106 early entrants compared to 195 last year. This significant decrease is primarily attributed to the growing influence of NIL deals in college basketball. Cooper Flagg is the consensus No. 1 pick regardless of which team secures the top selection on lottery night. The Duke freshman and national player of the ...2025Visit the page Cooper Flagg -
• Jimmy Butler Expected To Play In Game 4Jimmy Butler was a full participant in shootaround on Monday and is expected to play for the Golden State Warriors in Game 4. The Warriors enter the game with a 2-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets. "Jimmy Butler is doing everything possible to try to play tonight in Game 4," said Shams Charania on NBA Today. "They're optimistic he will be able to play." Butler suffered a deep glute muscle con...2025Read about Jimmy Butler -
• Report: Warriors have ‘belief' Butler will return for Game 4
The Golden State Warriors reportedly expect star forward Jimmy Butler to return from his pelvic contusion injury in Monday's Game 4 against the Houston Rockets....2025Read about Golden State Warriors
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• What Butler told Hield during motivational pep talk in Warriors' win
Despite his game absence due to injury, Warriors forward Jimmy Butler still took his chance to mentor and tease Golden State teammate Buddy Hield during Saturday's Game 3 win over the Houston Rockets....2025Read about Jimmy Butler
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• Steve Kerr: 'Chance' Jimmy Butler Plays In Game 3 Despite ContusionJimmy Butler is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 3 against the Houston Rockets with a pelvic and deep gluteal muscle contusion, the Golden State Warriors announced Friday. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expressed cautious optimism about Butler's availability just two days after the forward took a hard fall when Rockets guard Amen Thompson undercut him during a rebound attempt in the firs...2025See more articles Steve Kerr -
• Dillon Brooks Defends Amen Thompson, Labels Draymond Green 'Dirty Player'Dillon Brooks defended teammate Amen Thompson against accusations of dirty play following a controversial incident that Jimmy Butler III injured in Game 2 of the Houston Rockets' playoff series against the Golden State Warriors. Brooks instead pointed the finger at Draymond Green. "No, I think the dirty player is Draymond [Green], giving him a little push as regular basketball players do," Brooks ...2025Read about Dillon Brooks -
• Warriors provide update on Butler's injury, Game 3 status
Jimmy Butler's MRI confirmed he sustained a pelvis and deep gluteal muscle contusion and his Game 3 status for the Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets playoff series officially is questionable....2025See more articles Jimmy Butler
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• Warriors’ Jimmy Butler Avoids Fracture, Structural Damage After Fall
Golden State Warriors superstar Jimmy Butler has avoided any fracture or structural damage to the pelvic region, an MRI revealed. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. He has been formally diagnosed with a deep glute muscle contusion and so is still in “serious jeopardy” of missing Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. Ultimately, Butler […] The post Warriors’ Jimm...2025Read about Golden State Warriors
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• Jimmy Butler Diagnosed With Deep Glute Contusion, No Structural Damage
Jimmy Butler has been diagnosed with a deep glute muscle contusion following an MRI, sources told ESPN. Butler suffered the injury in the first half of Game 2. Butler's status for the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 against the Houston Rockets is in serious jeopardy, though the diagnosis represents the best-case scenario as the examination revealed no fracture or structural damage. The Warriors an...2025Read about Jimmy Butler
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• Why Stephen A won't rule out Warriors beating Rockets without Butler
Stephen A. Smith believes the Golden State Warriors can beat the Houston Rockets even if Jimmy Butler misses time due to his pelvis injury....2025Click for news about Golden State Warriors
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• Warriors' momentum at risk amid Jimmy Butler injury scareThe Golden State Warriors’ playoff push hit a troubling snag on Wednesday night, as Jimmy Butler exited Game 2 against the Houston Rockets with a pelvic contusion....2025Check it out Jimmy Butler -
• Warriors’ Jimmy Butler Falls Hard On Back, Won’t Return To Game 2
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler will not return to Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. He suffered a hard fall and has been diagnosed with a pelvic contusion. Butler suffered the injury late in the first quarter with his team trailing 22-15. Houston’s Amen Thompson attempted a runner in the lane, which Butler went […] The post Warriors’ Jimmy Butler Falls Hard On Back,...2025Read about Golden State Warriors
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• Jimmy Butler Receiving Extensive Treatment For Deep Thigh Contusion Ahead Of Play-InJimmy Butler is receiving around the clock treatment with a deep thigh contusion. Butler suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Butler, however, is expected to be available for Tuesday's Play-In game against the Memphis Grizzlies. "I trust him to play," said Shams Charania. Stephen Curry is also expected to play with his right thumb injury. If the Warriors beat the Grizz...2025Read about Jimmy Butler -
• LeBron James' health briefly a concern as Lakers beat Rockets to clinch No. 3 seedLeBron James sustained an apparent injury in the third quarter against the Houston Rockets, but he celebrated with ease on the bench and appears to be OK....2025Click for news about LeBron James
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• Dwight Howard Elected To Hall Of Fame On First BallotDwight Howard has been elected as a first-ballot member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday. The eight-time All-Star and three-time Defensive Player of the Year averaged 15.7 points and 11.8 rebounds across 18 NBA seasons with the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards ...2025Visit the page Dwight Howard -
• Rockets forward Dillon Brooks suspended one game
Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2024-25 season, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. Under NBA rules, a player or coach is automatically suspended without pay for one game once he receives his … Continue reading "Rockets forward Dillon Brooks su...2025Continue with Dillon Brooks
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• Dillon Brooks Facing One-Game Suspension After Receiving 16th Technical Foul
Dillon Brooks received his 16th technical foul of the season after kicking out at Collin Sexton during the Houston Rockets' 143-105 win over the Utah Jazz. Brooks is now facing a one-game suspension. "I don't think it was an intentional kick," said Ime Udoka. "But it's not always the case they rescind based on that." The Rockets expect to find out if the technical if upheld on Thursday. The Rocket...2025Visit the page Dillon Brooks
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• Report: KD to miss at least one week with left ankle sprain
The 36-year-old Kevin Durant suffered the ankle injury in Sunday's loss to the Houston Rockets as the Phoenix Suns fell further out of the Western playoff picture....2025See more Kevin Durant
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• Kevin Durant Out At Least Three Games With Left Ankle SprainKevin Durant is expected to miss at least one week with a left ankle sprain through the Phoenix Suns' three-game road trip. The Suns are 1.5 games out of the Play-In while also holding the toughest remaining schedule in the NBA. Durant suffered the injury stepping on the foot of Jabari Smith Jr. on a drive to the basket in Sunday's loss by the Suns to the Houston Rockets. Durant has suffered a lef...2025See more articles Kevin Durant -
• Durant Leaves Court Early with Injury in Suns’ Loss to Rockets
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant was forced to leave Sunday’s game against the Houston Rockets after suffering a left ankle sprain in the third quarter. Durant collided with Jabari Smith Jr. on a drive to the basket and stepped on Smith’s foot, causing him to lose balance and fall. He was unable to put weight […] The post Durant Leaves Court Early with Injury in Suns’ Loss to Rockets app...2025Click for news about Phoenix Suns
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• Kevin Durant Leaves Game With Sprained Ankle, Will Undergo MRI On MondayKevin Durant left the Phoenix Suns' 148-109 loss to the Houston Rockets in the third quarter with a sprained left ankle. Durant will undergo an MRI on Monday, according to Mike Budenholzer. Durant will not travel with the team as they start a three-game road trip in Milwaukee on Tuesday. Durant suffered the injury after colliding with Jabari Smith Jr. and appeared to step on his foot. Durant had 1...2025See more Kevin Durant
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• Suns' Kevin Durant goes down with a gruesome-looking ankle injuryPhoenix Suns star Kevin Durant left Sunday’s game against the Houston Rockets early after he appeared to severely twist his left ankle....2025Read about Kevin Durant -
• Mavericks guard Dante Exum out with hand injury
Dallas Mavericks guard Danté Exum sustained a left hand injury during the Mavericks game against the Houston Rockets on March 14. Further medical evaluation of the injury yielded a left hand fracture. Exum will be listed as out and re-evaluated in four weeks with appropriate medical updates to follow as available....2025See more articles Dante Exum
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• Mavs Injuries: Season Of Doom Continues As Exum Breaks Hand
Dante Exum suffered a broken bone in his left hand against the Houston Rockets Friday night, deepening the woes of the Dallas Mavericks. The point guard is out indefinitely as of now. Exum only played 18 games this season and is in the final year of his contract. He already missed the bulk of this […] The post Mavs Injuries: Season Of Doom Continues As Exum Breaks Hand appeared first on Bask...2025Read about Dante Exum