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,
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Did Senators Player ‘Chirping’ David Krejci Wake Up Bruins In Game 5?
The Boston Bruins seemed to have a fire lit under them in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators. And it might have been the Sens’ own fault. The Bruins were able to win to pick up the 3-2 win in overtime Friday after falling behind 2-0 in the second period while facing elimination. But Boston coach Bruce Cassidy thought it might’ve had something to do with what was said to David Krejci after the Bruins forward took a knee-on-knee hit from Senators defenseman Chris Wideman at the end of the opening period. “I think when the hit on Krejci, when they started chirping (Krejci), I think
Patriots Free Agency Tracker: Where Is Each New England Player Signing?
NFL free agency opened Thursday, meaning more than a dozen New England Patriots players could be on the move. Here’s a list, which we’ll update throughout free agency, of every Patriots free agent and where he has agreed to sign. (Note: Signings that have not been confirmed by the team will be marked with an asterisk.) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTSTE Martellus Bennett — signed with Green Bay Packers (three years, $ 21 million) RB LeGarrette Blount RB Brandon Bolden — re-signed with Patriots DT Alan Branch — agreed to re-sign with Patriots (two years, $ 12 million)* FB James Develin — agreed to re-s... NESN.com
Rockets Troll Russell Westbrook With Tweet Degrading His Triple Doubles
Share this: The Houston Rockets don’t appear to be impressed with Russell Westbrook’s triple-double averages. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard is on pace to become the first player since Oscar Robertson in 1961-62 to average a triple-double for a full season. Westbrook’s incredible performances have put him in the thick of the NBA MVP race, but he still has plenty of competition for the award. Rockets guard James Harden is having his own MVP-caliber season, and after he led Houston to a 137-125 win over Westbrook’s Thunder on Sunday, his team sent out this tweet trolling the OKC star. Westbrook (39 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists) outplayed Harden (22 points, five rebounds, 12 assists), but the Rockets shot 63.3 percent from the field to pick
NBA Rumors: Knicks ‘Committed’ To Trading Carmelo Anthony In Offseason
Share this: Carmelo Anthony’s tenure with the New York Knicks might have just a few weeks remaining. ESPN.com’s Ian Begley reports the Knicks will look to deal their veteran franchise player before next season. “The Knicks shopped Anthony in trade talks before the deadline and, barring an unforeseen change of course, remain committed to moving Anthony in the offseason, per sources,” Begley writes. Several teams could be interested in Anthony. Even at age 32, he’s a tremendous offensive player who still can put up 20 points per game. He also has 3-point range and is a competent free throw shooter. The problem with acquiring Anthony is his contract, both in terms of length and salary. He’s signed through the 2018-19 season with a salary above $26 million
Paul Pierce Gifts Each Celtics Player A Signed Jersey After Last Game Vs. Boston
Paul Pierce has not played for the Boston Celtics since 2013, but his tie to the organization will never be broken. Pierce, now with the Los Angeles Clippers, is in the midst of his final season in the NBA, wrapping up a tremendous 19-year career. On Monday, the Clippers hosted the Celtics in Pierce’s final matchup against the team that drafted him 10th overall in 1998. After 15 memorable years with the Celtics franchise, Pierce decided to give the current C’s a pretty cool parting gift following his last go-around with Boston. We have a feeling that Pierce’s Celtics jersey will one day be hanging from the TD Garden rafters.
Isaiah Thomas Is Second-Best Player In Eastern Conference? One TNT Analyst Think So
The Boston Celtics have the second-best record in the NBA’s Eastern Conference at 41-24. In fact, the C’s are just two games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for first place in the East. Record isn’t always an indication of actual standing in the league, though. Even Celtics coach Brad Stevens recently admitted his team isn’t as good as its record. One former player disagrees with Stevens. TNT analyst Kenny Smith — a two-time NBA champion — had plenty of praise for the Celtics and their best player, point guard Isaiah Thomas, during the network’s Thursday broadcast of NBA basketball. Calling the Celtics the No. 2 team in th... NESN.com