The Jimmy Butler-Miami Heat saga escalated quickly: What we know and what’s next
After two NBA Finals appearances, how the situation between Miami Heat and six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler got to this point and why a trade might not be as easy as it seems.
Which teams, players and stories will dominate 2025 in the NBA? Our experts debate
From coaches on the hot seat to breakout players, our NBA insiders answer some of the biggest questions heading into 2025.
Magic’s Suggs wheeled off with back spasms
Magic guard Jalen Suggs was taken off the court in a wheelchair because of back spasms in the first half Friday night at Toronto.
Heat suspend Butler; will listen to trade offers
The Heat are suspending Jimmy Butler for seven games for “conduct detrimental to the team” and said they will listen to trade offers.
Rockets’ Smith out 4-8 weeks with fractured hand
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. is set to miss four to eight weeks after fracturing hand during shootaround Friday.
Rose on Bulls jersey retirement: ‘Would love that’
Derrick Rose said he’d like to see his No. 1 Chicago Bulls jersey hanging from the rafters at the United Center someday.
Power Rankings: Celtics and Clippers riding high into the new year
Our NBA insiders break down this week’s Power Rankings and where all 30 teams stand heading into 2025.
Clippers deny ex-staffer’s ‘frivolous’ Kawhi claims
After the Clippers allegedly refused to pay Randy Shelton, who was fired last summer, he sued the team and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank, saying he was punished for expressing concerns about the management of Kawhi Leonard’s injuries.
ESPN: Kings’ Carter to debut against dad’s Grizz
Sacramento Kings rookie Devin Carter will make his NBA debut tonight against the team his father Anthony Carter is an assistant for, the Memphis Grizzlies.
Risers and fallers: Max Christie, Jimmy Butler trending in opposite directions
Steve Alexander highlights five names trending upwards and five downwards, with key takeaways for each.