Jimmy Butler’s future in Miami has grow to be an more and more sizzling matter in league circles within the wake of the Warmth’s first-round exit. Butler has one assured season left on his contract at $48.8 million earlier than a $52.2 million participant choice for 2025-26. The 34-year-old, who turns 35 in September, can be looking for a contract extension this summer time, that means that the Warmth danger alienating their post-Dwyane Wade face of the franchise in the event that they prioritize future flexibility and an extension just isn’t hashed out. Greater than rival one workforce on the market has likewise questioned whether or not Philadelphia, within the wake of its first-round exit, will mount a commerce run at Butler to reacquire Joel Embiid’s shut good friend if the 76ers are unsuccessful in utilizing their projected $50-plus million in wage cap house to accumulate presumed prime goal Paul George. Butler’s extremely profitable keep on South Seashore, after all, started when the Sixers prioritized retaining Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris over Butler and agreed to sign-and-trade him to Miami when the Warmth had minimal wage cap house.
Supply: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
Supply: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
What’s the thrill on Twitter?
Evan Sidery @esidery
Rival executives imagine Jimmy Butler is the Sixers’ contingency plan, in the event that they fail to signal Paul George in free company, per @TheSteinLine (marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-coaching…).
Philadelphia would have sufficient cap house to soak up Butler’s wage in a deal revolving round draft picks. pic.twitter.com/hKmiaye7Tp – 7:02 PM
Rival executives imagine Jimmy Butler is the Sixers’ contingency plan, in the event that they fail to signal Paul George in free company, per @TheSteinLine (marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-coaching…).
Philadelphia would have sufficient cap house to soak up Butler’s wage in a deal revolving round draft picks. pic.twitter.com/hKmiaye7Tp – 7:02 PM
Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
🆕 @TheAthletic
In 2022, Thunder GM Sam Presti mentioned that he believes the LA Clippers would win a title in 2 years, acknowledging Kawhi Leonard and Paul George well being.
As an alternative, OKC received a collection earlier than LAC did.
On the 3-year 🏆window that’s now closed…
theathletic.com/5471416/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/WFEwASDvpg – 12:30 PM
🆕 @TheAthletic
In 2022, Thunder GM Sam Presti mentioned that he believes the LA Clippers would win a title in 2 years, acknowledging Kawhi Leonard and Paul George well being.
As an alternative, OKC received a collection earlier than LAC did.
On the 3-year 🏆window that’s now closed…
theathletic.com/5471416/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/WFEwASDvpg – 12:30 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Anthony Davis, Paul George and Russell Westbrook have been traded inside a one-month span. The Pelicans and Thunder rebooted on the similar time. So why has OKC zoomed forward? nola.com/sports activities/pelican… – 9:00 AM
Anthony Davis, Paul George and Russell Westbrook have been traded inside a one-month span. The Pelicans and Thunder rebooted on the similar time. So why has OKC zoomed forward? nola.com/sports activities/pelican… – 9:00 AM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
First two comebacks have been most likely actually enjoyable however Nuggets followers gotta be doing the Jimmy Butler exhausted meme by now after they as soon as once more fall down by double digits. Powerful method to play. – 7:14 PM
First two comebacks have been most likely actually enjoyable however Nuggets followers gotta be doing the Jimmy Butler exhausted meme by now after they as soon as once more fall down by double digits. Powerful method to play. – 7:14 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: After a dominant 4-1 collection win by Boston, Jimmy Butler made a fairly daring declare about his affect on the Celtics’ first spherical collection in opposition to the Warmth masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 6:44 PM
New: After a dominant 4-1 collection win by Boston, Jimmy Butler made a fairly daring declare about his affect on the Celtics’ first spherical collection in opposition to the Warmth masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 6:44 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Clippers reportedly hoping Paul George takes lower than the max, which is a gigantic and pointless danger
(By @SamQuinnCBS) cbssports.com/nba/information/clipp… – 4:48 PM
Clippers reportedly hoping Paul George takes lower than the max, which is a gigantic and pointless danger
(By @SamQuinnCBS) cbssports.com/nba/information/clipp… – 4:48 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“If I used to be taking part in, Boston can be at dwelling. New York would rattling positive be f***ing at dwelling.” —Jimmy Butler 😳
(through @RockTheBells)
pic.twitter.com/UBMOmrsm0N – 4:38 PM
“If I used to be taking part in, Boston can be at dwelling. New York would rattling positive be f***ing at dwelling.” —Jimmy Butler 😳
(through @RockTheBells)
pic.twitter.com/UBMOmrsm0N – 4:38 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Jimmy Butler says he would’ve despatched the Knicks dwelling, scoffs at thought Josh Hart may’ve stopped him and says relationship with Thibs is one-sided.
“You need me, I don’t need you.”
pic.twitter.com/GUBylyubHz – 4:03 PM
Jimmy Butler says he would’ve despatched the Knicks dwelling, scoffs at thought Josh Hart may’ve stopped him and says relationship with Thibs is one-sided.
“You need me, I don’t need you.”
pic.twitter.com/GUBylyubHz – 4:03 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Clippers are taking part in with hearth right here.
The 76ers are going to supply Paul George the max. Daryl Morey doesn’t fiddle with these things. If the Clippers lose Paul George for nothing, they’re fucked. No picks to commerce. No manner of changing him. Simply pay the person. pic.twitter.com/e4KTdUppqi – 3:08 PM
The Clippers are taking part in with hearth right here.
The 76ers are going to supply Paul George the max. Daryl Morey doesn’t fiddle with these things. If the Clippers lose Paul George for nothing, they’re fucked. No picks to commerce. No manner of changing him. Simply pay the person. pic.twitter.com/e4KTdUppqi – 3:08 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Inside one other misplaced Clippers season, and the summer time of uncertainty to return, at @TheAthletic, with @LawMurrayTheNU
* Avoiding “second apron” hell
* Why Paul George isn’t being supplied the max
* The Harden panorama
* Ty Lue talks (lastly) coming
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 12:16 PM
Inside one other misplaced Clippers season, and the summer time of uncertainty to return, at @TheAthletic, with @LawMurrayTheNU
* Avoiding “second apron” hell
* Why Paul George isn’t being supplied the max
* The Harden panorama
* Ty Lue talks (lastly) coming
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 12:16 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Jimmy Butler on the Miami Grand Prix. “It’s competitors, and I like competitors.” pic.twitter.com/lSmWnH5AyD – 11:52 AM
Jimmy Butler on the Miami Grand Prix. “It’s competitors, and I like competitors.” pic.twitter.com/lSmWnH5AyD – 11:52 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Too many missed video games? Erik Spoelstra addresses Warmth’s participant availability on exit interview day miamiherald.com/sports activities/nba/mia… Additionally, Spoelstra on his expectations for Jimmy Butler and extra – 10:49 AM
Too many missed video games? Erik Spoelstra addresses Warmth’s participant availability on exit interview day miamiherald.com/sports activities/nba/mia… Additionally, Spoelstra on his expectations for Jimmy Butler and extra – 10:49 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
The Clippers determined to go all-in, and now they’re caught there with Paul George’s free company looming (By @SamQuinnCBS) cbssports.com/nba/information/the-c… – 10:00 AM
The Clippers determined to go all-in, and now they’re caught there with Paul George’s free company looming (By @SamQuinnCBS) cbssports.com/nba/information/the-c… – 10:00 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Not lengthy after the Clippers have been eradicated, Paul George and James Harden mentioned they haven’t considered their future but. Requested if he can see himself with Kawhi Leonard and Harden long run, PG replied, “Yeah. If it really works that manner, completely.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:08 AM
Not lengthy after the Clippers have been eradicated, Paul George and James Harden mentioned they haven’t considered their future but. Requested if he can see himself with Kawhi Leonard and Harden long run, PG replied, “Yeah. If it really works that manner, completely.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:08 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Paul George on whether or not he views himself with Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Clippers long-term: “Yeah. If it really works that manner, completely.” pic.twitter.com/VLnUqW7T4R – 1:59 AM
Paul George on whether or not he views himself with Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Clippers long-term: “Yeah. If it really works that manner, completely.” pic.twitter.com/VLnUqW7T4R – 1:59 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Paul George mentioned Kawhi Leonard — sidelined with knee irritation — “needed to be on the market, needed to be with us… it was extra workers conserving him again.” pic.twitter.com/AqeUxlkevE – 1:40 AM
Paul George mentioned Kawhi Leonard — sidelined with knee irritation — “needed to be on the market, needed to be with us… it was extra workers conserving him again.” pic.twitter.com/AqeUxlkevE – 1:40 AM
Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Requested Paul George about Russell Westbrook with each gamers having participant choices pic.twitter.com/nnyI2BrAiy – 1:31 AM
Requested Paul George about Russell Westbrook with each gamers having participant choices pic.twitter.com/nnyI2BrAiy – 1:31 AM
Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
🆕 @TheAthletic with @sam_amick
Kawhi Leonard underneath contract
Paul George/Russell Westbrook POs
James Harden free agent
Tyronn Lue enterprise
And a Clippers workforce that has little leverage as they go Intuit.
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 1:28 AM
🆕 @TheAthletic with @sam_amick
Kawhi Leonard underneath contract
Paul George/Russell Westbrook POs
James Harden free agent
Tyronn Lue enterprise
And a Clippers workforce that has little leverage as they go Intuit.
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 1:28 AM
Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George on coming again, after going lengthy on continuity within the West: “Yeah, if it really works out that manner.” pic.twitter.com/7wqagT59yA – 1:24 AM
Paul George on coming again, after going lengthy on continuity within the West: “Yeah, if it really works out that manner.” pic.twitter.com/7wqagT59yA – 1:24 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Inside one other misplaced Clippers season, and why sources say proprietor Steve Ballmer desires to run it again once more with this famous person trio, w/ @LawMurrayTheNU
Intel on what lies forward for Paul George, James Harden, Ty Lue, and…Russell Westbrook, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 1:22 AM
Inside one other misplaced Clippers season, and why sources say proprietor Steve Ballmer desires to run it again once more with this famous person trio, w/ @LawMurrayTheNU
Intel on what lies forward for Paul George, James Harden, Ty Lue, and…Russell Westbrook, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 1:22 AM
Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Numerous Paul George publish.
Simply gonna hearth away right here. He has lots to ponder. pic.twitter.com/8iNxWmG8mE – 1:16 AM
Numerous Paul George publish.
Simply gonna hearth away right here. He has lots to ponder. pic.twitter.com/8iNxWmG8mE – 1:16 AM
Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George says he can’t reply precisely how Clippers may be higher whereas acknowledging age. Provides that Kawhi was annoyed with not having the ability to play and that workers didn’t permit Kawhi to get on the market after Sport 4. pic.twitter.com/M9o5anBGJ1 – 1:10 AM
Paul George says he can’t reply precisely how Clippers may be higher whereas acknowledging age. Provides that Kawhi was annoyed with not having the ability to play and that workers didn’t permit Kawhi to get on the market after Sport 4. pic.twitter.com/M9o5anBGJ1 – 1:10 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
James Harden mentioned he sees what he, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George can do when wholesome. However he says well being and “availability” is very large for the Clippers. – 1:07 AM
James Harden mentioned he sees what he, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George can do when wholesome. However he says well being and “availability” is very large for the Clippers. – 1:07 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue says as soon as once more he’s left to surprise “what if” the Clippers have been in a position to keep wholesome and have a wholesome Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. He credit Dallas and Jason Kidd. He felt the Clippers ran out of fuel within the second half after Lue leaned on starters heavy. – 12:45 AM
Ty Lue says as soon as once more he’s left to surprise “what if” the Clippers have been in a position to keep wholesome and have a wholesome Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. He credit Dallas and Jason Kidd. He felt the Clippers ran out of fuel within the second half after Lue leaned on starters heavy. – 12:45 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Reporting on free company for Paul George and James Harden, the futures of coach Ty Lue and Clippers administration, PJ Tucker’s participant choice, and extra on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/clippers… – 12:25 AM
Reporting on free company for Paul George and James Harden, the futures of coach Ty Lue and Clippers administration, PJ Tucker’s participant choice, and extra on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/clippers… – 12:25 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Finish of the third quarter: #Mavs 87, #Clippers 72.
Doncic: 25 pts, 6 rebs, 10 asts
Irving: 15 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts
Washington: 14 pts, 5 rebs, 2 asts
Gafford: 13 pts, 5 rebs
Paul George: 18 pts, 9 rebs, 4 asts – 11:44 PM
Finish of the third quarter: #Mavs 87, #Clippers 72.
Doncic: 25 pts, 6 rebs, 10 asts
Irving: 15 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts
Washington: 14 pts, 5 rebs, 2 asts
Gafford: 13 pts, 5 rebs
Paul George: 18 pts, 9 rebs, 4 asts – 11:44 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
paul george is taking part in with hands-in-his-pockets, staring-down-at-the-floor power – 11:42 PM
paul george is taking part in with hands-in-his-pockets, staring-down-at-the-floor power – 11:42 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Halftime: #Mavs 52, #Clippers 52.
Doncic: 18 pts, 2 rebs, 7 asts (5-15 FG; 0-7 3PT; 8-9 FT)
Washington: 11 pts, 2 rebs
Gafford: 8 pts, 4 rebs
Paul George: 14 pts, 6 rebs – 10:59 PM
Halftime: #Mavs 52, #Clippers 52.
Doncic: 18 pts, 2 rebs, 7 asts (5-15 FG; 0-7 3PT; 8-9 FT)
Washington: 11 pts, 2 rebs
Gafford: 8 pts, 4 rebs
Paul George: 14 pts, 6 rebs – 10:59 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Markieff Morris simply referred to as Kyrie Irving to the sideline for a short chat whereas Paul George shot free throws. – 10:16 PM
Markieff Morris simply referred to as Kyrie Irving to the sideline for a short chat whereas Paul George shot free throws. – 10:16 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Clippers starters
Paul George
P.J. Tucker
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden – 9:03 PM
Clippers starters
Paul George
P.J. Tucker
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden – 9:03 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Who predicted it:
Clippers’ beginning 5 tonight:
Paul George
P.J. Tucker
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden – 9:01 PM
Who predicted it:
Clippers’ beginning 5 tonight:
Paul George
P.J. Tucker
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden – 9:01 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Too many missed video games? Erik Spoelstra addresses Warmth’s participant availability on exit interview day miamiherald.com/sports activities/nba/mia… Additionally, Spoelstra on his expectations for Jimmy Butler – 8:43 PM
Too many missed video games? Erik Spoelstra addresses Warmth’s participant availability on exit interview day miamiherald.com/sports activities/nba/mia… Additionally, Spoelstra on his expectations for Jimmy Butler – 8:43 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Erik Spoelstra speaks of putting up with Warmth relationship with Jimmy Butler; Duncan Robinson particulars playoff limitations. sun-sentinel.com/2024/05/03/spo… Plus: Warmth’s impending free brokers focus on future. – 6:04 PM
Erik Spoelstra speaks of putting up with Warmth relationship with Jimmy Butler; Duncan Robinson particulars playoff limitations. sun-sentinel.com/2024/05/03/spo… Plus: Warmth’s impending free brokers focus on future. – 6:04 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Paul George is the Sixers’ prime goal this offseason, per @WindhorstESPN.
The Clippers have been unwilling to supply George a max contract, which Philadelphia seems ready to do.
Philadelphia could have near $60 million in cap house. pic.twitter.com/NDO7MTlX1T – 5:50 PM
Paul George is the Sixers’ prime goal this offseason, per @WindhorstESPN.
The Clippers have been unwilling to supply George a max contract, which Philadelphia seems ready to do.
Philadelphia could have near $60 million in cap house. pic.twitter.com/NDO7MTlX1T – 5:50 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Paul George is the Sixers’ prime goal this offseason, per @WindhorstESPN on @GetUpESPN.
The Clippers have been unwilling to supply George a max contract, which Philadelphia seems ready to do.
Philadelphia could have near $60 million in cap house. pic.twitter.com/Qqekwyq7Bk – 5:48 PM
Paul George is the Sixers’ prime goal this offseason, per @WindhorstESPN on @GetUpESPN.
The Clippers have been unwilling to supply George a max contract, which Philadelphia seems ready to do.
Philadelphia could have near $60 million in cap house. pic.twitter.com/Qqekwyq7Bk – 5:48 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Former NBA entrance workplace executives weigh in on the Jimmy Butler contract request and a few issues to bear in mind
miamiherald.com/sports activities/nba/mia…
PLUS Duncan updates again. And Warmth personnel notes – 4:32 PM
NEW: Former NBA entrance workplace executives weigh in on the Jimmy Butler contract request and a few issues to bear in mind
miamiherald.com/sports activities/nba/mia…
PLUS Duncan updates again. And Warmth personnel notes – 4:32 PM
Ethan J. Skolnick @EthanJSkolnick
I requested Erik Spoelstra about managing a star like Jimmy Butler as he ages, and what he can take from the Dwyane Wade expertise.
@5ReasonsSports
pic.twitter.com/P51ZQlGhGC – 4:03 PM
I requested Erik Spoelstra about managing a star like Jimmy Butler as he ages, and what he can take from the Dwyane Wade expertise.
@5ReasonsSports
pic.twitter.com/P51ZQlGhGC – 4:03 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
ESPN rumors- Sixers to supply Paul George a max? Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram names to look at
libertyballers.com/2024/5/3/24148… – 3:03 PM
ESPN rumors- Sixers to supply Paul George a max? Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram names to look at
libertyballers.com/2024/5/3/24148… – 3:03 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
The 76ers have created vital cap house this summer time so as to add one other star to play with Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey. The answer could also be a well-known face. On why a reunion w/Jimmy Butler through (multi-team) commerce is sensible, in @TheAthletic:
bit.ly/3Qu6Z4d – 3:00 PM
The 76ers have created vital cap house this summer time so as to add one other star to play with Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey. The answer could also be a well-known face. On why a reunion w/Jimmy Butler through (multi-team) commerce is sensible, in @TheAthletic:
bit.ly/3Qu6Z4d – 3:00 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier, Tyler Herro, Kevin Love amongst these electing to bypass non-obligatory media exit interviews as we speak at Kaseya Heart. – 1:40 PM
Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier, Tyler Herro, Kevin Love amongst these electing to bypass non-obligatory media exit interviews as we speak at Kaseya Heart. – 1:40 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
got here up with some Jimmy Butler commerce concepts since that’s what persons are speaking about on right here allucanheat.com/posts/3-jimmy-… – 11:49 AM
got here up with some Jimmy Butler commerce concepts since that’s what persons are speaking about on right here allucanheat.com/posts/3-jimmy-… – 11:49 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
As Windy mentioned, 76ers’ precedence seems to be merely signing Paul George into cap house if Clippers proceed to refuse to supply George a max extension. He mentioned to look at Warmth with 76ers as subsequent risk. However Warmth has philosophically opposed buying and selling its greatest gamers for future… – 9:52 AM
As Windy mentioned, 76ers’ precedence seems to be merely signing Paul George into cap house if Clippers proceed to refuse to supply George a max extension. He mentioned to look at Warmth with 76ers as subsequent risk. However Warmth has philosophically opposed buying and selling its greatest gamers for future… – 9:52 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“I believe the Knicks and Sixers aren’t performed competing with one another.”
—@alanhahn thinks the free company race to land Paul George could possibly be the subsequent Knicks vs. Sixers battle 👀 pic.twitter.com/tAF3x8tcsj – 9:47 AM
“I believe the Knicks and Sixers aren’t performed competing with one another.”
—@alanhahn thinks the free company race to land Paul George could possibly be the subsequent Knicks vs. Sixers battle 👀 pic.twitter.com/tAF3x8tcsj – 9:47 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“The participant on the prime of their checklist is Paul George.”
@WindhorstESPN thinks the Sixers are going to present PG-13 a max contract provide in free company, and can look to watch Jimmy Butler and Brandon Ingram’s conditions 👀 pic.twitter.com/bRVVY1XeeO – 9:03 AM
“The participant on the prime of their checklist is Paul George.”
@WindhorstESPN thinks the Sixers are going to present PG-13 a max contract provide in free company, and can look to watch Jimmy Butler and Brandon Ingram’s conditions 👀 pic.twitter.com/bRVVY1XeeO – 9:03 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
NBA stars already out of the Play-In/ playoffs:
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Steph Curry
Draymond Inexperienced
Jimmy Butler
Kevin Durant
Devin Booker
Bradley Beal
Joel Embiid
Tyrese Maxey
Giannis
Dame Lillard
Zion Williamson pic.twitter.com/Ac995nA55E – 8:32 AM
NBA stars already out of the Play-In/ playoffs:
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Steph Curry
Draymond Inexperienced
Jimmy Butler
Kevin Durant
Devin Booker
Bradley Beal
Joel Embiid
Tyrese Maxey
Giannis
Dame Lillard
Zion Williamson pic.twitter.com/Ac995nA55E – 8:32 AM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
NBA playoffs by no means had Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry or Zion Williamson.
Barely had Kevin Durant and LeBron James.
Regardless of how ya really feel about them – or these nonetheless balling – their absences dim the marquees – 9:17 PM
NBA playoffs by no means had Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry or Zion Williamson.
Barely had Kevin Durant and LeBron James.
Regardless of how ya really feel about them – or these nonetheless balling – their absences dim the marquees – 9:17 PM
Extra on this storyline
Stefan Bondy: Tom Thibodeau on Jimmy Butler: “Who.” Jimmy Butler. Smiles. “I don’t know him. However I’ll beat him to a pulp.” -via Twitter @SBondyNYDN / Could 5, 2024
Will Manso: Jimmy Butler interviewed right here on the Miami Grand Prix simply now: “I like that that is right here in Miami. A metropolis I am keen on and that I like.” -via x.com / Could 4, 2024
Brady Hawk: Jimmy Butler: “If I used to be taking part in, Boston can be at dwelling. New York would rattling positive be at dwelling.” 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/6LQv35EDIZ -via Twitter @BradyHawk305 / Could 4, 2024
Michael Scotto: Clippers ahead PJ Tucker is predicted to train his $11.54 million participant choice for the 2024-25 season, league sources informed @hoopshype. Extra Clippers reporting on free company for Paul George and James Harden, and the futures of Ty Lue and administration. hoopshype.com/lists/clippers… -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / Could 4, 2024
Even with the Clippers’ newest disappointing end — a second consecutive first-round flop that adopted their playoff absence again in 2022 — they’re anticipated to make robust efforts to re-sign each Paul George and James Harden. The considering, workforce sources say, is {that a} workforce constructed across the oft-injured Leonard merely should have as a lot elite expertise as doable as a manner of mitigating the seemingly inevitable accidents which have come to outline this Clippers period. -via The Athletic / Could 4, 2024
Nonetheless, the Clippers might not have a alternative and be pressured to pay George a max contract or danger dropping him as he’s anticipated to command vital curiosity on the free agent market, with the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic already being linked to the versatile ahead. One situation the 76ers have envisioned this offseason is a trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and George, league sources informed HoopsHype. Nonetheless, some across the league surprise if George can be prepared to relocate throughout the nation to the colder climate and if the Sixers can be used as potential leverage throughout free company negotiations. -via HoopsHype / Could 4, 2024
