Rockets avoid Jimmy Butler trade, prioritize youth development

Photo: Joe Pompliano /Twitter For years, two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith spent recklessly, splurging on clubs and lavish clothing, and using his $90 million NBA earnings for team and league fines. Now, he regrets not giving more to his community and advises young people to avoid his mistakes. “I could…

Photo: kingjams/IG The Los Angeles Lakers veteran forward LeBron James and his son, Bronny, have traveled to Minnesota to continue seeking treatment after Bronny’s recent health scare. They arrived in Rochester over the weekend and have been seen at the Mayo Clinic, apparently looking for more information about the cardiac…

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Photo: LA Clippers/Twitter The Los Angeles Clippers will be without veteran forward Kawhi Leonard for Thursday’s Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, as Leonard has been ruled out with his own right knee sprain, a source tells ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk (Twitter link). The team confirmed the news (via Twitter). Check…

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/Twitter The Miami Heat legend Tim Hardaway Sr., who is also the father of Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr., went on “The Carton Show” on FS1 Wednesday morning and said that his son’s teammates lack leadership skills. “They’re missing a leader out there,” Hardaway Sr. said. “Luka…

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter The Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown (29 points and 12 rebounds) spoke after the Celtics’ 112-99 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round. “We expect to get their best shot,” he said, via ESPN. “We let them get a little…