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WHAT'S NEXT FOR BUTLER?
Jimmy Butler wants Miami to trade him. Interested teams will need to get creative
Pondering a trade for Jimmy Butler? Here's how six teams can navigate their way to a blockbuster for Miami's All-Star forward.
Jimmy Butler fans trade rumors in revealing news conference
NBA SCOREBOARD
THURSDAY NIGHT HOOPS
LeBron goes off for 38 points, 7 treys in Lakers' win
Tatum, White combine for 59 on the road as Celtics outlast Wolves
Burglars are scoring big when athletes aren't home
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.
ASSESSING MAJOR MOVES
Grades for the latest NBA trades: How Dorian Finney-Smith will help the Lakers
Which stars and draft picks are on the move? Kevin Pelton is grading all sides of the 2024-25 season's biggest trades.
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.
REGRADING THE OFFSEASON
Regrading the NBA's biggest trades and signings -- and how each could still get an A
How have the Knicks' two blockbusters panned out? What about Philly's max deal for Paul George or Klay's time in Dallas? Let's regrade the offseason's biggest moves.
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
NBA draft asset rankings: How OKC and four other teams amassed over 60 first-rounders
With plenty of key picks certain to be traded between now and the deadline, ESPN NBA insider Bobby Marks is ranking each team's collection of draft assets from 1-30.
What's next for Zion Williamson?
Trade him? Cut him? Williamson has played in just six games this season as injuries continue to derail him.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Butler indicates to Heat he wants trade
- Curry, sprained thumb and all, drains 8-of-8 3s
- LeBron, Curry 3rd at positions in All-Star voting
- Pistons' Ivey undergoes surgery for broken fibula
- Pels' Alvarado (hamstring) plans to return Friday
- Pels, in Miami for game, 'devastated' after attack
- Brunson sits with tight calf, but Knicks stay hot
- What league insiders predict for 2025
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