Share this: The entire NBA might be interesting in trading for Chicago Bulls superstar Jimmy Butler by the end of the week. ESPN’s Marc Stein and The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Monday a few new teams who’ve entered the fray to acquire Butler, including the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sources: Chicago’s price for Jimmy Butler remains elevated, but Minnesota has assets and interest. Sides made preliminary contact this week. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 19, 2017 The Cavaliers, per league sources, have been working today on assembling multi-team trade scenarios to try to acquire Chicago's Jimmy Butler — Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 19, 2017 The Cavs obviously have to rope in at least one more team to provide the assets Chicago would surely demand but, sources say, are trying. —
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NBA Rumors: Jimmy Butler, Bulls Have ‘Positive’ Exit Meeting As Draft Nears
Share this: Jimmy Butler was at the center of many rumors ahead of the NBA trade deadline, and his name likely will come up in several more trade rumors as the 2017 NBA Draft — scheduled for June 22 — approaches. The Chicago Bulls front office and Butler met Monday for a “positive” exit meeting, a source told K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. “Management has been consistent with its message to Butler, the subject of trade rumors both last June and this February,” Johnson wrote. “Executive vice president John Paxson has said the franchise greatly values their three-time All-Star, isn’t looking to trade him but has to listen to any interest out of due diligence.” Butler has two more years left on his contract,
Why Celtics Building ‘Superteam’ To Take Down Cavs Isn’t As Easy As It Sounds
If you’ve talked to a Boston Celtics fan for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard some version of this argument: The Celtics are one or two pieces away from being a championship contender. They should sign Gordon Hayward in free agency and flip the No. 1 pick for Jimmy Butler or Paul George, pairing two All-Stars with star point guard Isaiah Thomas and versatile big man Al Horford. With that group plus budding star Jaylen Brown and a strong bench, this team could knock off the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference and make a serious run at the Golden State Warriors for the NBA title. Sounds peachy, right? It’s not a far... NESN.com
NBA Rumors: Cavs Were Nervous About Possible Celtics’ Blockbuster Trade
Despite being tied to a number of blockbuster trade rumors, the Boston Celtics made no moves at the NBA trade deadline. While this might have come as a disappointment to Celtics fans, it came as a sigh of relief to one of Boston’s Eastern Conference rivals: The Cleveland Cavaliers. Appearing on “The Lowe Post” podcast on Friday, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst explained that the Cavaliers were pretty nervous over the thought of the Celtics possibly acquiring Jimmy Butler or Paul George. “The Cavs were on pins and needles about the Celtics (possibly) getting Paul George or Jimmy Butler,” ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on The Lowe Post podcast Fr... NESN.com
Watch New York Knicks Vs. Chicago Bulls NBA Game Online (Live Stream)
Share this: The reunions just keep on coming the NBA. One night after the much-anticipated matchup between former teammates Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah will return to Chicago to face the Bulls at United Center. The new-look Bulls are off to a much better start than the new-look Knicks, as they are 3-1 with Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade playing alongside Jimmy Butler. Here’s how you can watch Knicks-Bulls online: When: Friday, Nov. 4, at 8 p.m. ETLive Stream: WatchESPN Thumbnail photo via Tim Fuller/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link