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• Jayson Tatum Doubtful Wednesday Versus Suns With Sprained AnkleThe Boston Celtics listed Jayson Tatum as doubtful against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday due to a sprained left ankle. Tatum suffered the injury on Monday against the Kings. Tatum said after the game that the ankle was "just sore."...2025Read about Jayson Tatum -
• Suns make late play-in surge with impressive win over CavaliersAmid a turbulent season marred by injuries and poor chemistry, the Phoenix Suns may finally be finding their rhythm at the right time....2025 -
• Domantas Sabonis Out At Least 10 Days With Right Ankle SprainDomantas Sabonis will miss at least 10 days with a right ankle sprain. The Sacramento Kings are 3-6 without Sabonis, who recently missed time due to a hamstring injury. The Kings are currently in ninth place in the Western Conference and multiple games ahead of the Phoenix Suns to avoid dropping out of the play-in. Sabonis is averaging 19.2 points, 13.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists this season for the...2025Visit the page Domantas Sabonis -
• Beal (hamstring) out at least one week after MRI
Prior to the Phoenix Suns' convincing 129-89 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday, coach Mike Budenholzer told reporters that guard Bradley Beal, who was sent for an MRI, will miss at least a week with a left hamstring injury he sustained on Sunday....2025Continue with Toronto Raptors
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• Depleted Mavs close out loss with just 7 players
The injury-ravaged Dallas Mavericks entered Sunday's game with only nine available players, three of whom suffered injuries during the contest, in a 125-116 loss to the Phoenix Suns. After the game, coach Jason Kidd said he's "never seen this."...2025Read about Dallas Mavericks
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• Aaron Gordon Exits Nuggets Loss Early Due To Calf SorenessDenver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon exited Sunday's loss at the Oklahoma City Thunder after playing just 6:44. Gordon had a flare-up of the calf soreness that has sidelined him for several game this season. Postgame, Denver coach Michael Malone said he didn't have an update as to the severity of Gordon's injury. Gordon recently returned from a three-game absence. He played 39 minutes in a victory ...2025Visit the page Aaron Gordon -
• Anthony Davis Could Be Shut Down For Remainder Of SeasonAnthony Davis could potentially miss the remainder of the 24-25 season with the Dallas Mavericks' chances of competing in the playoffs completely shifting following the season-ending ACL injury to Kyrie Irving. The Mavericks are currently 10th in the Western Conference and are three games in the loss column ahead of the Phoenix Suns for the final play-in spot. Davis suffered an adductor strain in ...2025See also Anthony Davis -
• Julius Randle To Return To Timberwolves Lineup On SundayJulius Randle is set to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves lineup on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. Randle has missed the previous 13 games with a groin injury. Randle is averaging 18.9 points and 7.2 rebounds on the season....2025See also Julius Randle -
• Bismack Biyombo, Spurs Agree To 10 Day ContractThe San Antonio Spurs and center Bismack Biyombo have agreed to a 10 Day contract. The Spurs were looking for additional depth behind Victor Wembanyama at center with Zach Collins having been traded and Charles Bassey dealing with a knee injury. Biyombo has not played in the NBA this season. Last season, the veteran center split time between the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder. For his...2025Read about Bismack Biyombo -
• Hornets, Elfrid Payton Agree To 10 Day ContractThe Charlotte Hornets are signing Elfrid Payton to a 10 Day contract. The Hornets need some depth at the position due to injuries and after trading Vasilije Micic to the Phoenix Suns at the trade deadline. Payton previously played for the New Orleans Pelicans this season. In seven games, the veteran point guard averaged 6.7 points and 6.9 assists in 20.5 minutes per game. The Hornets are without L...2025See more Charlotte Hornets
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• Kevin Durant Won't Play Wednesday For Suns Against Thunder With Ankle InjuryKevin Durant will not play in Wednesday's game for the Phoenix Suns against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to ankle soreness. Durant has emerged in trade talks over the past few days. "There are teams aggressively poaching the Phoenix Suns and trying to get them to entertain the possibility of letting KD go," said Chris Haynes on the Dan Patrick Show. "I'm told it's still unlikely" said Haynes of a...2025Read about Kevin Durant -
• Injury report listing raises speculation about Kevin Durant tradeKevin Durant hasn't missed a game since Dec. 6 and played 46 minutes Monday night. Yet the Phoenix Suns injury report lists him as "doubtful" for Wednesday's game....2025See more articles Kevin Durant -
• Kevin Durant Doubtful For Wednesday's Game Amid Trade RumorsKevin Durant has been downgraded to doubtful by the Phoenix Suns for Wednesday's game at the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a left ankle sprain. The injury designation comes amid reports that the Suns are willing to listen to trade offers on Durant ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Durant is just 26 points shy of reaching 30,000 for his career, which would be a full circle moment for him should he...2025Click for news about Kevin Durant -
• 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...2025Click for news about Jimmy Butler -
• Jimmy Butler Has Blocked Multiple Viable Trade Options In Quest To Join SunsJimmy Butler has blocked trade options to multiple contending teams where he would have been a good fit on the floor and potentially been paid. But Butler has been obsessed with joining the Phoenix Suns, who may be completely incapable of trading for him due to the need to find a trade of Bradley Beal. The Golden State Warriors are one team who has been informed he doesn't intend to commit to long...2025Visit the page 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...2025See more articles 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...2025See more Jimmy Butler -
• Zach LaVine Would Prefer To Remain With Bulls Past DeadlineZach LaVine would prefer to remain with the Chicago Bulls beyond the Feb. 6 trade deadline, sources tell Jake Fischer. LaVine is under consideration for his third All-Star Game selection of his career following his injury-plagued 23-24 season. LaVine and the Bulls each wanted to find a trade last season, but the situation has changed considerably for both sides. LaVine has two seasons remaining on...2025Visit the page Zach LaVine -
• Jimmy Butler Open To Playing Anywhere But Miami Or MemphisOn Thursday's episode of NBA Today, ESPN's Marc J. Spears gave some insight into where Jimmy Butler is at with his trade request. Butler reportedly is open to playing for any team except for the Miami Heat or Memphis Grizzlies. It was also reiterated that the Heat star's preferred destination remains the Phoenix Suns. It's unclear why Butler isn't interested in a deal to Memphis. The Grizzlies wou...2025Click for news about Jimmy Butler -
• Jimmy Butler Situation With Heat Has Become 'Ugly', 'Bitter', 'Untenable'The Jimmy Butler situation with the Miami Heat took another acrimonious turn when they suspended him for two games after he missed a team flight. Butler had planned to fly privately and join the Heat in Milwaukee, something he has done at various times in the past. "This has turned into, really, an ugly, bitter, any word you want to use, end, a divorce to a relationship that overall has been prett...2025Check it out Jimmy Butler
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• Cavs Display Defense, Depth In Overcoming Injuries, Setting SunsWhen it comes to Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson, no obstacle is too big to overcome. That seems to be what we’ve learned through his first half-season in Cleveland. It was on display again Monday, when the Cavaliers coasted to a 118-92 home win over the Phoenix Suns. Despite missing Evan Mobley (calf), Isaac Okoro (shoulder) […] The post Cavs Display Defense, Depth In Overcoming Injuri...2025Read about Kenny Atkinson -
• Hornets Open To More Trades; Focused On Long-Term SuccessThe Charlotte Hornets recently traded Nick Richards to the Phoenix Suns for Josh Okogie and future second-round draft picks. Hornets front office leader Jeff Peterson indicated that he's open to making more deals too. "We've received calls on multiple of our players," Peterson said. "Nick Richards, we received multiple calls on him. We have good players. I think some of the injuries from a synergy...2025See more articles Charlotte Hornets -
• Jimmy Butler Open To Trade To Bucks
As Jimmy Butler closes in a return to the Miami Heat from his suspension, trade rumors continue to swirl around him and his team. Butler reportedly still wants to go to the Phoenix Suns, but that continues to be a hard trade puzzle to piece together. It was also recently reported that Butler's camp has told the Milwaukee Bucks that he isn't interested in being traded there. Other league sources ha...2025Check it out Jimmy Butler
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• Jimmy Butler Reiterates Trade Demand During Face-To-Face Meeting With Pat Riley
Jimmy Butler had a face-to-face meeting last week with Pat Riley and reiterated his desire to be traded. Butler added that he will not sign a new contract with the Heat and intends to only use his $52 million player option for 25-26 as a trade maneuver. Butler's seven-game suspension ends on Thursday. The Heat are faced with a decision on how to move forward with Butler with either him returning ...2025See more Jimmy Butler
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• Aaron Gordon May Return Sunday; Jamal Murray Questionable
The Denver Nuggets frontcourt may get some help as soon as Sunday's game at the Dallas Mavericks. Forward Aaron Gordon has been upgraded to questionable to play for Denver in Dallas. Gordon has been out since the Nuggets Christmas night matchup at the Phoenix Suns. Overall, Gordon has missed 20 of Denver's 37 games, most of them with a calf issue. Jamal Murray is also on the Nuggets injury report ...2025Read about Aaron Gordon
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• Draymond trolls Nurkić for suspension, scuffle with MarshallDraymond Green had the perfect response to Jusuf Nurkić after the Phoenix Suns center was given a three-game suspension for a scuffle with Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall....2025Click for news about Draymond Green
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• Bradley Beal Would Have More Trade Value If Next Team Didn't Contend With No-Trade ClauseBradley Beal hasn't been as effective of a player since being traded to the Phoenix Suns in 2023 and he has continued to have injury issues, but he remains an effective player on the floor despite the $110 million he is owed over the next two seasons. Beyond the money, Beal's no-trade clause is impacting his trade value for the Suns as much as anything. One executive told ESPN that Beal would be a...2025Read about Bradley Beal -
• Heat Preferred To Address Jimmy Butler's Behavior At Home Instead Of During Road TripThe Miami Heat are preparing for Jimmy Butler to return to their team when their road trip ends and he comes off his suspension. Sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic that the Heat decided to suspend him for the entire road trip so that Butler's actions could be addressed at home rather than on the road. Butler's behavior on and off the court had been seen by the Heat as "increasingly problematic...2025Continue with Jimmy Butler -
• Heat Have No Traction On Jimmy Butler Trade
Unless 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...2025Check it out Miami Heat
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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...2025Continue with Jimmy Butler
