People complain that the NBA isn't really about the basketball. Fans care more, critics assert, about highlight plays, transactional drama and 3-point celebrations than about who actually wins the ...

The term "go time" is probably a little overused and somewhat ambiguous, but it's seemingly the perfect phrase to describe what's occurring in the NBA right now. Between the Christmas Day showcase and ...

One of those is the defending champion Boston Celtics, who — at full health — dropped a disappointing game Wednesday night ...

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The Suns look like they will be a play-in team when the regular season ends. But one more trade could be on the horizon.

Who is going to make a move that puts them closer to an NBA title? Six trades we want to see before the February 6 trade ...

Jimmy Butler seems to ... The Heat star Butler spoke with reporters on Tuesday for the first time since rejoining the team following a five-game absence. In the interview, Butler was asked if ...

In 2023, "Playoff Jimmy" was back at it. As an eighth seed, the Heat defied all odds by storming through the Eastern Conference. Butler's 56-point masterpiece against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4 ...

The Jazz are looking to snap a five-game losing streak while the Heat ... The Heat announced that Jimmy Butler is suspended for ‘conduct detrimental to the team.’ The suspension will last ...