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The Jimmy Butler-Miami Heat saga escalated quickly -- here’s what we know and what could be 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.
Shams on what's next for Butler and Heat
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KAWHI'S RETURNING
What's the Clippers' ceiling with Kawhi returning?
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MAGIC'S AWARD
Magic Johnson is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
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'Literally don't care': Redick responds to Barkley's job security comments
The Lakers coach kept his words on Charles Barkley brief after the analyst criticized Redick's team and questioned his job security on a broadcast.
Evolution: Kevin Love pokes fun following Jimmy Butler's trade frenzy
The Heat forward channeled his inner R&B following Butler's comments of not having joy in a Heat jersey.
A ROSE AMONG THE STARS
Derrick Rose emotional after learning the Bulls will retire his number
Burglars are scoring big when athletes aren't home
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Dunks, blocks and never-before-seen stats: The best moments of Wemby's first 100 games
As Wembanyama gets set to play his 100th game Friday night, here's a look at some of the best games of his career.
Wembanyama notches 35 points as Spurs stun Nuggets
WHO IS UP AND WHO IS DOWN
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.
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.
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- Heat focused on 'who's with us' after Butler ban
- Bulls to retire Rose's No. 1 jersey next season
- Sources: Kawhi plans to make season debut Sat.
- Magic, Messi get Presidential Medal of Freedom
- LeBron: 'Humbling' to break MJ's 30-point record
- Rockets' Smith out 4-8 weeks with fractured hand
- What league insiders predict for 2025
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NBA panic meter: Next for Kings, Suns, Pelicans and struggling contenders
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NBA trade grades: Breaking down the most impactful deals
Which stars and draft picks are on the move? Kevin Pelton is grading all sides of the 2024-25 season's biggest trades.
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Breakout seasons for NBA players under age 25: Nine most improved
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'Nobody wanted to fire Mike': What went so wrong so fast for the Sacramento Kings
Two years ago, Mike Brown led the upstart Kings to a shocking No. 3 seed in the West. Six months ago, he received a $26M extension. On Friday, he was fired.
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NBA trade deadline 2025: Latest deals, news, reports
The latest from our NBA experts on deals and extensions ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline.
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Victor Wembanyama doesn't want to be put in a box: 'I won't fit'
The 7-foot-3 Wembanyama doesn't want to be limited by conventional wisdom, so he's letting it fly from deep this season.
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