Durant cheered by fans, says Suns have 'all the pieces'
Kevin Durant watched the Phoenix Suns from afar over the past few years, admiring the budding nucleus of Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre AytonFEBRUARY 16, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
The 2023 NBA anti-All-Star team draftSnake drafting the worst players in the league. Will Ben Simmons go number one?
FEBRUARY 16, 2023•DEADSPIN.COM
A Russell Westbrook And Kevin Love Reunion With The Miami Heat?The Heat have enough room to bring in two buyout players
FEBRUARY 16, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jimmy Butler - Limited production against BrooklynButler totaled 13 points (4-11 FG, 5-5 FT), three rebounds and six assists over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 116-105 loss to the Nets.
ImpactButler tied for the team lead with six rebounds during Wednesday's defeat, but his overall results were slightly down from what he's used to, especially after he came within one assist of a triple-double Monday against the Nuggets. Over his 10 appearances heading into the All-Star break, he's averaged 22.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.7 steals in 32.8 minutes per game. The 33-year-old's performance against the Nets was likely just an off night, and he'll have over a week to rest before the Heat return to action against the Bucks on Feb. 24.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Nic Claxton - Leads team in reboundsClaxton logged four points (2-4 FG), nine rebounds and two blocks across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 116-105 win over the Heat.
ImpactClaxton led the Nets on the boards during Wednesday's victory, but his mark was still below what he saw prior to the trade deadline. He's averaged 7.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 25.7 minutes per game over his three appearances following the trade deadline, down from his season averages of 12.8 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.6 blocks in 29.5 minutes per game. However, he missed last Thursday's game against the Bulls with a hamstring issue, so it's possible he's had some limitations recently. The 23-year-old will have over a week to rest during the All-Star break before the Nets face Chicago on Feb. 24.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Miami Heat Reportedly Among Three Teams To Have Contact With Russell WestbrookThe Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers and Washington Wizards also interested in Westbrook
FEBRUARY 16, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Miami Heat prioritizing big men, prefer Kevin Love or Serge Ibaka over Westbrook or BeverleyIra Winderman: Have been told Heat are prioritizing something big over Russell Westbrook or Patrick Beverley, after examining those options....
FEBRUARY 16, 2023•HOOPSHYPE.COM
