Jimmy Butler Finds Motivation in Miami Playing Zero National TV Games

This story appears in SLAM 248. Get your copy here. It’s crazy to think there was almost a moment when five-star recruit Aaliyah Chavez didn’t play basketball. Growing up in Texas, Chavez admits that when she was younger, she’d mostly sit at home and watch television on the couch, or…

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed forward Alex Reese to a two-way contract, adding depth to their frontcourt. NBA insider Shams Charania reported that Reese’s agent, Billy Davis, confirmed the deal, marking the second recent addition for Philadelphia after signing Lonnie Walker IV from EuroLeague club Žalgiris Kaunas. Continue reading 76ers…

Photo: Miami Heat/Twitter The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics meet in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night. If Miami wins, they would need to fly to Denver for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Nuggets. And, according to FAA records, that’s what they’re planning…

Boston Celtics commentator Mike Gorman didn’t hold back in his assessment of former Celtics power forward Grant Williams, labeling him as “annoying” and a “bad locker room guy,” as reported by Jesse Cinquini of ahnfiredigital.com. Gorman expressed his views, highlighting Williams’ abrasive demeanor and its impact on team dynamics, particularly…

Kyrie Irving recently told Shams Charania of The Athletic that he believes that Kevin Durant’s trade request over the summer will help the Brooklyn Nets become a better team. He also called his close friend “one of the greatest to ever do it,” while adding that he thinks Durant “not…

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