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Heat assistant Caron Butler shares story of protecting Giannis Antetokounmpo after ‘hearing gunshot’

Miami Heat assistant Caron Butler shared a Giannis Antetokounmpo story that explains why old locker-room bonds can still matter years later. Caron Butler and Giannis Antetokounmpo were teammates on the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2013-14 NBA season, with Butler as a veteran former NBA champion and Giannis finding his way as a rookie.

NBA News / The SportsRush / December 4

Caron Butler Bringing Over Myron Gardner to Apologize to Klay Thompson Earns Matt Barnes’ Admiration

It must be nice to be Klay Thompson. In his prime, he was a major part of four title-winning teams and is going to go down as one of the greatest shooters in basketball history.

Sacramento Kings News / The SportsRush / August 17, 2025

Caron Butler Digs Up Iconic Kobe Bryant Story to Honor the Black Mamba’s Greatness

It has been five years since Kobe Bryant’s unfortunate passing, yet his legacy burns as bright as ever. Of the countless players the Los Angeles Lakers legend played against, each one has a unique story about Bryant.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 11, 2024

Caron Butler: It's A Crime That Bam Adebayo Hasn't Won Defensive Player Of The Year

Bam Adebayo has been one of the premier defenders in the NBA in recent years and Miami Heat assistant coach Caron Butler believes he should have won the Defensive Player of the Year award by now.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 10, 2024

Caron Butler still in disbelief over ‘cime’ against Bam Adebayo

Miami Heat assistant coach Caron Butler recently voiced out his thoughts on Bam Adebayo not yet winning the Defensive Player of the Year award. For five seasons in a row, Adebayo has been among the top five candidates contending for the DPOY award.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 14, 2024

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Traded To Heat For Lamar Odom, Caron Butler, Brian Grant

On July 14, 2004, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Shaquille O’Neal to the Miami Heat, marking the end of a dynasty. The Lakers originally signed O’Neal as a free agent in the summer of 1996 while he and Kobe Bryant went on to become perhaps the most dominant duo in NBA history.

WNBA News

Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

Fever undergo another major leadership change by parting ways with GM Amber Cox

Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / June 9, 2024

Caron Butler Shares His Most Memorable Moment Playing With Kobe Bryant

Caron Butler was fortunate enough to be a teammate of the great Kobe Bryant on the Los Angeles Lakers, and on The OGs Show, he shared his most memorable moment playing with the Hall of Famer.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 4, 2024

Untold Lakers Kobe Bryant championship story recalled by Caron Butler

In a captivating episode of “The OG’s Podcast” with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller, former NBA player Caron Butler shared an untold story about Kobe Bryant, revealing a remarkable moment that encapsulates the essence of Bryant’s legendary mindset and determination.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 30, 2024

LA Loses Out on All-Star-Turned-Top Assistant Coach

The Los Angeles Lakers have lost out on yet another top-tier assistant coach — this one a former Lakers player, to boot. After letting rumored prospect Charles Lee sign on with the Charlotte Hornets as their new head coach, L.A.

Sacramento Kings News / Bleacher Report / April 8, 2024