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Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler smiles at the bench against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Kaseya Center on December 8, 2024.

Erik Spoelstra Dumps Cold Water on Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors With Latest Comments

As a recent report indicates the Heat are open to a Jimmy Butler trade and rumors swirl, Miami coach Erik Spoelstra firmly pushed back against the idea.

Tim Capurso
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Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler smiles at the bench against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Kaseya Center on December 8, 2024.

Erik Spoelstra Dumps Cold Water on Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors With Latest Comments

As a recent report indicates the Heat are open to a Jimmy Butler trade and rumors swirl, Miami coach Erik Spoelstra firmly pushed back against the idea.

Tim Capurso
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in action against the Atlanta Hawks in overtime at State Farm Arena.

Stephen A. Smith: LeBron James Does Not Deserve to Get Traded to the Warriors

ESPN's top voice doesn't want to see James on a different team.

Kyle Koster
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Charles Barkley holds court at a local bar after a SUNY Fredonia hockey game.

Charles Barkley Bought Drinks for the Whole Bar After Attending College Hockey Game

Charles Barkley is everywhere, and always a welcome sight.

Kyle Koster
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Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler sits on the bench during a game.

Jimmy Butler’s Three Teams He’d Like to Be Traded to With Heat Open to Offers

The Heat star could possibly be traded once the window opens on Dec. 15.

Madison Williams
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HEADLINES

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is a solid prop betting target tonight.

Peter’s Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Kyrie Irving, Jalen Suggs in NBA Cup Quarterfinals)

Peter Dewey
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Anthony Davis, Bronny James, and LeBron James on Dec. 8, 2024.

Anthony Davis, Lakers Pranked Bronny James on Bench in Front of LeBron

Brigid Kennedy
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Chris Paul waves to fans after moving to #2 on the all-time assists list.

Spurs Had Chris Paul Tearing Up With Sweet Gift Celebrating His Historic Assist

Stephen Douglas
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Bronny James saw his first action with the Lakers since November.

Bronny James Made Coolest Play of His NBA Career in Lakers' Win Over Trail Blazers

Andy Nesbitt
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Draymond Green celebrates against the Minnesota Timberwolves

Draymond Green Replicated Steph Curry's Signature Celebration After Game-Sealing Dunk

Karl Rasmussen
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James on Dec. 6, 2024.

LeBron James Will Miss a Big Season Goal Due to Absence vs. Portland

Brigid Kennedy
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San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul on Dec. 8, 2024.

Chris Paul Moves to Second On All-Time Assists List

Brigid Kennedy
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Nikola Jokic during the Nuggets' 126–114 loss to the Cavaliers on Dec. 5, 2024.

Nikola Jokić's Career-High 56 Points Go to Waste As Lowly Wizards Upset Nuggets

Patrick Andres
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Magic forward Franz Wagner shoots during Orlando's 102–94 loss to the 76ers on Dec. 6, 2024.

Orlando Magic’s Franz Wagner Out Indefinitely Due to Torn Oblique

Patrick Andres
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Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards during Minnesota's 107–90 win over the Warriors on Dec. 6, 2024.

Anthony Edwards Has NSFW Praise for Julius Randle After Timberwolves Down Warriors

Patrick Andres
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Lakers forward James in action against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena.

LeBron James Once Again Alludes to Future Retirement After Lakers' Emotional Loss

Blake Silverman
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Celtics guard Brown reacts to a call during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden.

Celtics' Joe Mazzulla Loved Jaylen Brown's Technical Foul for Taunting Giannis

Blake Silverman
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Warriors forward Green reacts to a call against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Draymond Green Had Admirable Reaction to Coming Off Bench in Warriors' Loss

Blake Silverman
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Curry wore De'Aaron Fox's signature "Curry Brand" shoes on Friday night.

Steph Curry Debuts De'Aaron Fox's Signature Shoes on Court in Warriors-Timberwolves

Mike Kadlick
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Collins was ejected in the Spurs' Friday night contest in Sacramento.

Zach Collins Aims NSFW Gesture at Referee Following Ejection From Kings-Spurs

Mike Kadlick
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FEATURED

Flagg is the top NBA draft prospect a month into the college basketball season.

NBA Draft Big Board: Three Blue Devils in Top 10, Rutgers’ Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey Near Top

Kevin Sweeney
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has struggled with his three-point shot in recent games.

NBA Mailbag: How Concerning Is LeBron James’s Decline?

Chris Mannix
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Flagg, who was in Las Vegas on Tuesday for Duke’s showdown with the top-ranked Jayhawks, has largely lived up to expectations for the Blue Devils.

Cooper Flagg Shows Athleticism and Maturity in Spotlight As NBA Draft Projected Top Pick

Chris Mannix
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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown reacts after a basket. The defending champs are humming in the early going.

Ten NBA Trends At the 2024–25 Season Quarter Mark

Liam McKeone
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Davis and James have the Lakers in a good spot for now, but the team‘s defense is concerning.

The Lakers Shouldn’t Get Too Comfortable 

Chris Mannix
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The entertaining Griffin would be an excellent hire for Amazon’s NBA coverage.

All-Mailbag Traina Thoughts: NBA on Amazon, Sports Betting Programming and More

Jimmy Traina
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Charles Barkley says Warner Bros. Discovery still hasn't told him about ESPN licensing deal for the fan-favorite studio show.

Charles Barkley Found Out About ESPN’s ‘Inside the NBA’ Deal From the Internet

Jimmy Traina
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“Inside the NBA” will live on next season on ESPN.

ESPN President on ‘Inside the NBA’: ‘We Don’t Want to Change It’

Jimmy Traina
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Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Dalton Knecht reacts after scoring a three-pointer.

How Dalton Knecht Can Change Everything for LeBron James and the Lakers 

Liam McKeone
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell controls the ball while Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta.

Cavaliers’ Measuring-Stick Loss to Celtics Proved They Are for Real

Chris Mannix
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Shaquille O'Neal has less than a year left on his TNT contract.

There Is One Major Glitch With WBD-ESPN Deal to License ‘Inside the NBA’

Jimmy Traina
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Los Angeles forward LeBron James celebrates with the MVP trophy after the Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers to win the NBA's first in-season tournament championship in 2023.

NBA In-Season Tournament Prize Pool: How Much Do the Winners Get?

Nate Cunningham
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The Lakers won the 2023 in-season tournament.

NBA In-Season Tournament Rules, Dates, Pools and Bracket

Nate Cunningham
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Stephen A. Smith is currently engaged in a war of words with Kevin Durant.

Kevin Durant Gives Stephen A. Smith a Win With Latest Comments

Jimmy Traina
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Banchero, who will be out at least a month, was among the most durable players in the league in his first two seasons.

SI:AM | Paolo Banchero’s Injury Is a Brutal Break for the Magic 

Dan Gartland
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Dec 8, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) drives to the basket while being defended by Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Former Suns Forward Gaining Heavy Interest on Trade Market

Kevin Hicks
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