Bulls plan to retire No. 1 jersey next season in honor of Derrick Rose

Just hours before the Bulls were set to receive the Knicks on Saturday night at the United Center, the home organization told their former star that they are planning to retire his No. 1 jersey and add it to there rafters in the 2025-26 campaign. After the game, the former MVP admitted he still felt […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  06 Jan 2025
Jayson Tatum’s trainer takes indirect swipe at Joe Mazzulla over usage rate

Jayson Tatum’s longtime trainer Drew Hanlen appeared to take an indirect swipe at Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla following Boston’s defeat in Oklahoma City. Celtics boast 49-3 record when Tatum’s usage rate is > 33% Hanlen, Tatum’s personal basketball trainer who works with him each offseason and sometimes during the year, seems less than impressed […]

Joe Lyons  •  06 Jan 2025
Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. Out 4-8 Weeks With Fractured Hand

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. is set to miss four to eight weeks after fracturing his left hand during shootaround Friday, according to coach Ime Udoka. Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Amen Thompson will take over for Jabari Smith Jr. in the starting lineup Udoka said Smith got hit on the hand during […]

James Foglio  •  04 Jan 2025
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard To Make Season Debut Saturday Against Hawks

Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard plans to make his season debut Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks at Intuit Dome, sources informed NBA insider Chris Haynes. Los Angeles Clippers upgraded Kawhi Leonard to questionable The Clippers upgraded Leonard to questionable Friday night, indicating he was set to return to action for the first time […]

James Foglio  •  04 Jan 2025
Heat Suspend Jimmy Butler For 7 Games; Listening To Trade Offers

The Miami Heat have suspended All-Star guard/forward Jimmy Butler for seven games for “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team,” according to multiple reports. “Through his actions and statements, he has shown he no longer wants to be part of this team,” a statement released by the Heat on Friday night said. “Jimmy Butler […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2025
Jimmy Butler Next Team Odds: Warriors, Rockets Among Favorites

NBA sportsbooks have released next team odds for six-time All-Star guard/forward Jimmy Butler, and the Golden State Warriors are currently the frontrunner to land the 14-year veteran. During the offseason, Butler expressed his disappointment with the Heat after Miami declined to give him a two-year, $113 million contract extension, a deal that would have run […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2025
Kings Rookie Devin Carter To Make NBA Debut Tonight Against Grizzlies

Sacramento Kings rookie guard Devin Carter, the No. 13 pick in the 2024 NBA draft, will be available to make his season debut tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies and his father, assistant coach Anthony Carter, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday. Sacramento Kings rookie guard Devin Carter became a lottery pick after averaging career-high […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2025
Lakers Trade Rumors: Christian Wood Swapped For Jazz’s Walker Kessler?

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in acquiring third-year center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz, but such a trade could require the Lakers to move one important piece: big man Christian Wood. Lakers Trade Rumors: L.A. Saved $15 Million, Moved $3.5 Million Below The Second Apron In The D’Angelo Russell Trade In December, […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2025
Jimmy Butler’s $48.8M Salary Expiring Would Benefit The Heat

Jimmy Butler announced on Thursday night that he wants the Miami Heat to trade him, but would moving Butler actually benefit the Heat? Per ESPN’s Bobby Marks, if the Heat let Butler’s $48.8 million salary for this season expire, they would be in a much better spot financially to add to their roster this summer. […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2025