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Jimmy Butler would revolutionize an aging Warriors roster

Jimmy Butler has two years remaining on his $146 million deal. He will earn $48.7 million next season. The Miami Heat could look to move on from Butler in an attempt to clear some cap space and begin re-tooling their roster around Bam Adebayo.

Five years on, Sixers can make amends with Jimmy Butler

Heat All-Star just the latest in long, long line of players linked to Sixers

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Why the Suns shouldn't draft Bronny James

The Phoenix Suns need help to get back on track in the quest for their first NBA title, but Bronny James shouldn't be part of their future.

James' agent provides huge update on client's future

Report: James to visit Lakers and Suns, will turn down multiple workouts

Why the NBA should hope no one drafts James in Round 1

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Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / 23 minutes ago

Trading Andrew Wiggins would be a logical move for Warriors

The Golden State Warriors are expected to be active during the upcoming offseason. Their current roster failed to make the playoffs. The front office will undoubtedly want to maximize the final few years of Stephen Curry's career.

Why Warriors shouldn't take all-or-nothing route to improve

Watch: Stephen Curry analyzes Patrick Mahomes' high school basketball film

Warriors forward hasn't made decision on future

The greatest NBA sixth men of all time

The '200 or more three-pointers in 2022-23' quiz

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / 3 hours ago

2024 NBA offseason preview for the Memphis Grizzlies

If healthy, the Grizzlies have the framework of a good team, but the problem is, “good” isn’t good enough in the West.

The most notable NBA players to never make an All-Star team

The 'First-round draft picks of the Memphis Grizzlies' quiz

College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / 3 hours ago

Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year highlights latest draft withdraws

Wednesday night was the deadline for early entrants to withdraw from the NBA draft and retain their NCAA eligibility.

Alabama, Gonzaga stars headline latest NBA Draft withdrawals

Several key players withdraw from NBA Draft

Where are they now? March Madness names of the past

The 'Active NBA players from the 2018 NCAA Sweet Sixteen teams' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / 4 hours ago

Next steps for Pacers: Lock down Siakam, make another big move

Next steps for Pacers: Lock down Pascal Siakam, make another big move

Indiana is faced with the question of whether it should push its luck and make another big trade with the resources it still has or be patient and not try to fix a roster that isn't broken.

Rick Carlisle pinpoints Pacers' 'first step' heading into NBA offseason

Tyrese Haliburton ready to take active role in retaining Pascal Siakam

It would be a shock if Pascal Siakam didn't re-sign with the Pacers

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NBA News / Yardbarker / 4 hours ago

Coach on Lakers short list will interview with Cavaliers

Coaching a Lakers team built around two aging stars in a brutal Western Conference might not be as appealing as the franchise believes.

Mike Budenholzer to retain high-profile Suns assistant

Donovan Mitchell's influence on Cavaliers listed among 'most powerful' in the NBA

Ranking the trade possibilities for 10 NBA stars

Forgotten NBA stars from the LeBron era

The 'Cleveland Cavaliers first-rounders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Five years on, Sixers can make amends with Jimmy Butler

In the 2019 offseason, the 76ers essentially chose Tobias Harris over Jimmy Butler when both players were unrestricted free agents.

Sixers have three star names on their summer shopping list

Heat All-Star just the latest in long, long line of players linked to Sixers

The highest-paid players for the 2023-24 NBA season

The '2022-23 NBA leading scorers' quiz

Rui Hachimura News / Yardbarker / 1 minute ago

Rui Hachimura not currently part of Lakers’ trade plans

As a whirlwind of an offseason for the Lakers looms, the number of questions surrounding the roster and coaching staff could lead to a major shake-up.

Conflicting reports emerge on Lakers' next head coach

Report: Bronny James to visit Lakers and Suns, will turn down multiple workouts

Lakers' dream head-coaching candidate is officially off the board

The best current international NBA players

The '2003-04 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Yardbarker / 4 hours ago

Incredible stat sums up KAT's importance to Timberwolves

Anthony Edwards might be the Timberwolves' best player, but Karl-Anthony Towns could be the most vital to their chances of winning a championship.

Watch: Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns provide hilarious banter following Game 4 win

Will Karl-Anthony Towns be part of Timberwolves' bright future?

Game 4 showed the frustrating promise of Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

The 'Yearly NBA playoff leaders in PPG' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / 1 minute ago

Towns praised by Barkley after criticism: 'He saved the Timberwolves'

Karl-Anthony Towns praised by Charles Barkley after criticism: 'He saved the Timberwolves'

In Game 4, Towns broke out of his slump just in time to give the Timberwolves the extra push to gut out a victory and avoid being swept.

Karl-Anthony Towns responds to critics with clutch performance in Game 4 of WCF

Game 4 showed the frustrating promise of Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns

Will Karl-Anthony Towns be part of Timberwolves' bright future?

The greatest NBA sixth men of all time

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Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Former NBA guard basks in EuroLeague title

A former ROY runner-up that saw his NBA journey sputter is enjoying winning a championship overseas.

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Why the Wizards made the right hiring with HC Brian Keefe

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / 12 minutes ago

Conflicting reports emerge on Lakers' next head coach

There's reportedly no guarantee the Lakers will hire JJ Redick as their next head coach.

Lakers' dream head-coaching candidate is officially off the board

NBA insider 'pretty positive' JJ Redick will be the Lakers' next head coach

The worst NBA contracts of all time

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Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

Fever's poor start shouldn't detract from Caitlin Clark's progress

Rookie guard Caitlin Clark is catching fire despite the Indiana Fever's struggles and showing why she'll likely be one of the WNBA's best players.

Veteran sportscaster gives valuable insight into Clark's WNBA debut

Sky rookie Angel Reese records first the double-double of WNBA career

Mercury's second-half bounce back not enough, Liberty win 81-78

A'ja Wilson leads Aces to win over Lynx

Lynx star undergoes surgical procedure on knee, out indefinitely

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / 9 hours ago

Star Arizona guard makes huge decision on NBA Draft status

Arizona Wildcats star guard Caleb Love isn't throwing in the towel on college ball quite yet.

UConn star forward among prospects withdrawing from NBA Draft

Alabama, Gonzaga stars headline latest NBA Draft withdrawals

Bronny James' agent provides huge update on client's future

Why the NBA should hope no one drafts James in Round 1

Doug Gottlieb lands his first transfer commitment for Green Bay

NBA News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

Kyrie Irving praises KAT for overcoming 'unfair criticism'

Kyrie Irving praises Karl-Anthony Towns for overcoming 'unfair criticism' in Game 4

Towns has taken plenty of heat as the Timberwolves fell into a 3-0 hole against the Mavericks, but he responded in Game 4 and earned praise from one of his opponents in the process.

Game 4 showed the frustrating promise of Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns

Will Towns be part of Wolves' future?

Unreal Irving streak comes to an end

Mavericks provide notable status update on star rookie ahead of Game 5

Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla offers injury update on Kristaps Porzingis

NBA News / Yardbarker / 13 hours ago

Ranking the trade possibilities for 10 NBA stars

The NBA offseason is just around the corner and there will be plenty of buzz about stars wanting to be traded.

Heat All-Star just the latest in long, long line of players linked to Sixers

Clippers 'determined' to keep these two superstar free agents

Donovan Mitchell's influence on Cavs listed among 'most powerful' in NBA

Thunder GM makes massive admission about Gordon Hayward trade

Steph Curry analyzes Patrick Mahomes' high school basketball film

Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

Why the Wizards made the right hiring with HC Brian Keefe

The Washington Wizards are hoping that Brian Keefe will help the team blossom as head coach.

Lakers' dream head-coaching candidate is officially off the board

NBA insider 'pretty positive' JJ Redick will be the Lakers' next head coach

Insider reveals which Lakers HC candidate had 'impressive' interview

New Suns HC Mike Budenholzer to retain high-profile assistant

Dwyane Wade lands notable media gig

NBA News / Yardbarker / 8 minutes ago

Heat All-Star just the latest linked to Sixers

Heat All-Star just the latest in long, long line of players linked to Sixers

The Philadelphia 76ers are open for business, but it's uncertain whether business is there, at all, for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Will Karl-Anthony Towns be part of Timberwolves' bright future?

Game 4 showed the frustrating promise of Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns

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NBA News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Why the NBA should hope no one drafts Bronny James in Round 1

Despite his decision to forego a return to college hoops and remain in the pool of prospects for the 2024 NBA Draft, there's no guarantee that James will hear his name called within the first 30 picks.

Bronny James' agent provides huge update on client's future

Report: Bronny James to visit Lakers and Suns, will turn down multiple workouts

The highest-paid players for the 2023-24 NBA season

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / 2 minutes ago

Will Karl-Anthony Towns be part of Wolves' bright future?

Will Karl-Anthony Towns be part of Timberwolves' bright future?

While Towns is only 28, he’s one of the older guys on the roster, and this offseason could determine whether or not he’s part of the team’s future.

Game 4 showed the frustrating promise of Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns

Kyrie Irving praises Karl-Anthony Towns for overcoming 'unfair criticism' in Game 4

Anthony Edwards backs up talk to keep Timberwolves alive in WCF

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / 35 minutes ago

Game 4 showed the frustrating promise of Karl-Anthony Towns

Game 4 showed the frustrating promise of Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns

Karl-Anthony Towns answered his haters with a big Game 4 performance. But he’s still the same thrilling and frustrating player he’s always been.

Kyrie Irving praises Karl-Anthony Towns for overcoming 'unfair criticism' in Game 4

Karl-Anthony Towns responds to critics with clutch performance in Game 4 of WCF

Watch: Timberwolves roll the dice with Karl-Anthony Towns' foul trouble

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Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / 5 minutes ago

Sports-talk veteran gives insight into Caitlin Clark's debut

Veteran sportscaster gives valuable insight into Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut

Dan Patrick offered some much-needed perspective on Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, who has been picked apart by critics despite only being a handful of games into her WNBA career.

Fever's poor start shouldn't detract from Caitlin Clark's progress

Former No. 1 pick: Caitlin Clark's rough WNBA welcome may last

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