After the Warriors fell to the Rockets in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday by a score of 91-90, a furious Steve Kerr blasted the officiating crew for a late-game call that led to Houston’s winning free throws, writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. “I’m pissed off,” the Warriors’ head coach said. “I wanted to go to Las Vegas. We wanted to win this Cup, and we aren’t going because … [Read more...] about Warriors’ Kerr Rips Refs For ‘Unconscionable’ Call After NBA Cup Loss
Rockets Notes: NBA Cup, Udoka, Harden, Green
The Rockets were back on the national stage for the first time in several seasons with Saturday’s matchup against Oklahoma City in the NBA Cup semifinals, writes Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. Houston has become competitive again after four years of rebuilding, sitting in third place in the West at 17-9. Players were looking forward to the chance to compete in a … [Read more...] about Rockets Notes: NBA Cup, Udoka, Harden, Green
Texas Notes: Wembanyama, Rockets, Washington, Exum
All-Defensive Spurs center Victor Wembanyama intends to suit up for the French national team every time he gets the chance, per L’Equipe (hat tip to Eurohoops for the translation). The 7’4″ big man added that he plans to rejoin his countrymen for the EuroBasket competition next summer. “I don’t know the exact dates, but there’s always time to make it work with the French team,” … [Read more...] about Texas Notes: Wembanyama, Rockets, Washington, Exum
Trade Rumors: Butler, Heat, Warriors, Porter, Vucevic
Although they haven’t received anything approaching a “serious offer” yet, the Heat have indeed shown a willingness to listen to inquiries on Jimmy Butler for the first time in his six seasons in Miami, league sources tell David Aldridge of The Athletic. The Heat are in the midst of a four-game winning streak, but are still just 13-10 thus far in 2024/25. Aldridge says the … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Butler, Heat, Warriors, Porter, Vucevic
Jimmy Butler Notes: Nuggets, Finances, Rockets, Lee
The Nuggets should be “burning up the phone lines” to acquire star forward Jimmy Butler from the Heat, argues Chris Mannix of SI.com. Denver isn’t one of the four teams that was identified this week as a preferred landing spot for Butler in the event of a trade, but there would be nothing stopping the Heat from sending him there if the Nuggets make an offer they like. And … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Notes: Nuggets, Finances, Rockets, Lee