Miami forward Jimmy Butler appeared to nod at trade rumors of a move to Phoenix, turning out for the Heat’s 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in a pair of Suns-themed colorway shoes.
Jimmy Butler's shoes featured bold colors that closely resembled the Phoenix Suns' team colors: orange, purple, and yellow.
It’s time for a midseason review of the Portland Trail Blazers 2024-25 season. The Oregonian/OregonLive offered five must to make the season successful even if the Blazers (14-28) don’t reach the postseason, which they almost certainly will not. It’s now time to review the progress made to this point in the season.
The Brooklyn Nets won 132-114 over the Portland Trail Blazers and improved to 14-26 in a game where it never trailed. For one night it looked like a contender.
Bulls: Zach LaVine (right patella tendon tendonitis) is probable. Talen Horton-Tucker (left knee sprain) and Lonzo Ball (right quadriceps contusion injury management) are questionable. Jevon Carter (illness) is doubtful. Torrey Craig (right calf contusion and right ankle sprain) and Chris Duarte (personal reasons) are out.
Jimmy Butler finished the game with 13 points on four of nine shooting to go along with eight assists and four rebounds in 27 minutes. Duncan Robinson led the team with 22 points as Kel'el Ware had another impressive game recording a double-double with 20 points and 15 rebounds (a career-high).
Trail Blazers : OUT: Jerami Grant (face) and Matisse Thybulle (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: Deni Avdija (ankle), Dalano Banton (illness), Robert Williams III (illness), Bryce McGowens (G League), Justin Minaya (G League), and Taze Moore (G League).
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The Brooklyn Nets (13-26) are still in the middle of their longest road trip of the season that will take them through the west coast while facing some tough teams along the way. Brooklyn will be looking for their first win of the road trip on Tuesday at the Portland Trail Blazers (13-25) and if you're wondering how you can watch all the action live,
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The Miami Heat have reportedly slapped a two-game suspension on Jimmy Butler after he missed a team flight ahead of Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks