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Jimmy Butler intends to remain with the Miami Heat for the upcoming season, regardless of his contract situation. Reports indicate that Butler, despite the Heat’s current stance on his contract extension, is content with continuing in Miami. The 34-year-old forward holds a player option worth $52 million for the 2025-26…

Photo: Barry Gossage/Getty Images Phoenix Suns sharpshooter Cam Johnson talked about Mikal Bridges’ improved ball handling and playmaking after Thursday’s 117–112 home win vs. the Brooklyn Nets (28 points/2 rebounds/9 assists/9-19 FG/2-5 3-PT/8-10 FT). (via Burn City Sports): “You saw Mikal handling the ball from any different position. Whether he’s…

The WNBA has announced that Rhyne Howard has won the Rookie of the Year award for the 2022 season. Rhyne went CRAZY this season 🔥 @howard_rhyne is your 2022 Kia @WNBA ROY 🏆 pic.twitter.com/ZP9Dcblhti — WSLAM (@wslam) August 25, 2022 Howard led the Dream (14-22) to a fifth-place finish in…

Photo: Twitter/NBA The Lakers (4-10) will look to extend their winning streak to three games when they take on the Spurs (6-11) later tonight. Six Los Angeles players are listed on the injury report for the game. Most notably, LeBron James (left adductor strain) who is questionable and Anthony Davis…

Photo: EuroLeague Basketball Real Madrid continues its dominant form with a 91-73 victory over Monaco at home, maintaining an undefeated record. The defending European champions boast an impressive 8-0 record in the EuroLeague and a perfect 19-0 overall start to the season. Dzanan Musa stood out with 21 points and…

Photo: NBA TV/Twitter Here’s a few things that you may not know about Houston Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore. (via Through The Wire): Cam on his father Myron: “He served in the Air Force for about 20 plus years. He just retired last year. So I’m grateful for that.” Gets asked…