Rockets center Alperen Sengun has been regularly double- and even triple-teamed this season, and he showed why when Minnesota tried to stop him one-on-one on Friday, per Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (subscriber link). Despite Houston losing the game by one point, Sengun was largely excellent, recording 38 points on 16-of-25 shooting and grabbing 12 rebounds in 41 … [Read more...] about Sengun Shines Vs. Gobert, Wolves Despite Loss
Jimmy Butler Prefers Trade Out Of Miami
Heat forward Jimmy Butler would prefer to be traded ahead of the February 6 deadline rather than sticking with Miami for the full season, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. Charania clarifies that Butler has not formally asked the Heat to trade him, but he’s “believed to be ready for his exit” from the franchise. Butler has been the subject of trade rumors in recent weeks, with … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Prefers Trade Out Of Miami
Rockets Notes: Thompson, Eason, Whitmore, VanVleet
Amen Thompson‘s value to the Rockets goes beyond his statistics and his intense defensive presence, writes Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. Thompson is officially listed as a small forward, but he seems to fit in well wherever the team needs him. He replaced Dillon Brooks in the starting lineup in Monday’s win at Charlotte, and Feigen points out that he also filled in … [Read more...] about Rockets Notes: Thompson, Eason, Whitmore, VanVleet
Heat Open To Listening To Offers For Jimmy Butler
The Heat are open to listening to trade inquiries on star forward Jimmy Butler and making a deal if they get an offer they like, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Insider link). Reporting in the wake of Miami’s elimination from the 2024 playoffs indicated that Butler would be seeking a maximum-salary extension during the offseason. Asked about that possibility during his … [Read more...] about Heat Open To Listening To Offers For Jimmy Butler
GM Rafael Stone: Rockets Not Looking To Make Big In-Season Trade
With the Heat said to be open to listening to inquiries on star forward Jimmy Butler, the Rockets have been identified multiple times as a possible landing spot for the Houston native. However, while Rafael Stone couldn’t address Butler specifically, the Rockets general manager made it clear during a SiriusXM NBA Radio appearance on Tuesday that he doesn’t plan to pursue a star … [Read more...] about GM Rafael Stone: Rockets Not Looking To Make Big In-Season Trade