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The Chicago Bulls’ Jimmy Butler, who earned his first All-Star selection and set career highs in scoring, rebounding and assists, has won the 2014-15 Kia NBA Most Improved Player Award, the NBA announced today. Butler becomes the first player to win the award with the Bulls. The award is designed to honor an up-and-coming player […]
While the (Brooklyn) Nets seem committed to (Brook) Lopez, they’re ready to move on from having the NBA’s most expensive backcourt. King he’s open to trading Deron Williams or Joe Johnson this summer. “We’re going to explore all options, as we have [previously],” (Brooklyn Nets GM Billy) King said. “Will there be a trade? There […]
Chicago Bulls swingman Jimmy Butler will be named the NBA’s Most Improved Player this week, according to league sources. Sources say Butler could be officially introduced as the league’s MIP award winner as early as Thursday, with Friday’s Game 3 at home against Cleveland in the Eastern Conference semifinals looming as a natural opportunity for […]
(Washington Wizards Paul) Pierce explained that playing in D.C. is special for him as it allows the veteran to work with young players like Bradley Beal, John Wall and Otto Porter. “I feel like even if it’s one year, two years, or three years I’m here, I feel like I’m going to have a relationship […]
The New Orleans Pelicans have not discussed hiring former Detroit Pistons player and executive Joe Dumars, a team spokesman said Wednesday. WDSU reported Wednesday the Pelicans appeared to be looking to hire Dumars to run the team’s basketball operations. Current general manager Dell Demps’ contract expires this summer and the team has an option for next season, which […]
(Denver Nuggets) Will Barton wants to return to the Nuggets. The Nuggets want Will Barton to return. The two sides will work together this summer to see if they can make it happen. “I definitely would like to come back,” Barton said. “They gave me a chance. I feel like we’ve got some good guys […]
(Cleveland Cavaliers) Iman Shumpert diagnosed with groin strain. Return probable via Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal on Twitter
(Willie) Green was a positive influence in the (Orlando) Magic locker room, especially for Maurice Harkless, Victor Oladipo and Elfrid Payton. “I talk to Willie every day,” Harkless said in March. “Willie’s definitely somebody that I talk to whenever I get frustrated. He’s the one to talk to. It’s always Willie.” “It’s no secret that […]
(Atlanta Hawks DeMarre) Carroll is pulling down $2.5 million this season while averaging 18.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists through seven playoff games. He’s a poor man’s Kawhi Leonard or Draymond Green, operating at a much lower profile than those X-factors all season but giving (so far) roughly the same performance for his team […]
(Bulls Coach Tom) Thibodeau on no FTs for Derrick Rose in past two games: “Looks like there’s a lot of contact to me. I guess others don’t see it that way.” via Jeff Zillgitt of USA TODAY Sports on Twitter
