The Heat have reportedly explored trade talks amid Jimmy Butler’s trade request in days leading up to the NBA deadline.

The Celtics are well on their way to winning another championship under Joe Mazzulla, making it logical for the franchise to do everything they can to retain their key assets. It would be in the Heat’s best interest to swap Butler for an alternative stud before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

Jimmy Butler's ongoing dispute with the Miami Heat deepened this week, as the star forward faced his second suspension. NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has now weighed in, delivering strong criticism of Butler's conduct.

The latest development is that, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Heat failed to pay Butler for a period during the summer.

There's no guarantee star forward Jimmy Butler is traded from the Miami Heat by the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Let's assume Butler is not dealt and plays out the re

On this day, former Celtic shooting guard Kelvin Upshaw was born, and Boston held Denver to just 58 points while Paul Pierce scored 45.

The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks will meet in Dallas on Saturday (5:30 p.m. EST on ABC) in a rematch of the 2024 NBA Finals. Boston defeated Dallas in five games for its 18th championship victory.

The game is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch this NBA game can do so for free by using DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial and $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available.

Rajon Rondo holds a very rare distinction. Over the course of his 16-year career, Rondo was a four-time All-Star, a four-time All-defensive selection, and a three-time assist leader, and although

James L. Edwards III, Fred Katz and Jay King analyze the Eastern Conference at the halfway point of the season.

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O'Neal, 52, was joined by cohosts Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson on the Thursday, January 23 episode of the show, where the topic of discussion was the former Los Angeles Lakers center's feet.