What I’m hearing on Zach LaVine, Jimmy Butler and more notes from around the NBA
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Is Jimmy Butler Leaving Miami? 10 NBA Players Most Likely to Be Traded before February 6!
As the NBA trade deadline rapidly approaches, teams are scrambling to make crucial moves that could reshape the landscape of the league. The February 6 deadline has sparked rumors and speculations about star players,
Trade rumor rankings: Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson and more
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National Reporter Confirms Stephen Curry’s Deliberate Front Office Move as Zach LaVine & Jimmy Butler Trade Ideas Explored
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NBA Rumors: Suns' Jimmy Butler hurdle, Warriors deadline goal, Bucks trade buzz
The latest NBA rumors involve the Bucks' attempts to gain flexibility, the Warriors' trade deadline goals, and the Suns' diminishing chances at Jimmy Butler.
Jimmy Butler’s return to the Heat makes sense for both parties, awkward as it is
Tensions are high, but Butler can bolster his own market by playing well for Miami when his suspension ends after Wednesday's game in LA.
The Whiteboard: Zach LaVine proves we've lost the plot
The Bulls star has a legitimate All-Star case. He's averaging 24 points per game, has scored 30-plus points in six straight games and he's shooting 45 percent from 3-point range, the fifth-best mark in the NBA — but Chicago still can't find anyone to take on his contract.
New NBA Trade Idea Sends Zach LaVine to Golden State Warriors
T he Golden State Warriors have made headlines recently with Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Steve Kerr all publicly saying the organization will not mortgage its future for one
NBA trade rumors roundup: Latest news including Phoenix's backup plans, LaVine talks still stalled
Jimmy Butler’s trade situation remains the headliner, but other talks are bubbling around the league, even in this tight trade market. Here is the latest. It's no secret Phoenix wants to trade for Jimmy Butler.
Bulls' front office stuck in waiting game while Zach LaVine makes art
LaVine is playing the best basketball of his career, so why can't the Bulls find a buyer for the $95 million left on his contract after this season? Well, the trade market has a pecking order, and LaVine still isn't at the top.
NBA trade rumors: Zach LaVine talks between Bulls and Nuggets stalled, Pistons might not be dumping ground
Zach LaVine has scored 30-plus points in all five of the Chicago Bulls' games in the 2025 calendar year, and he's done it with efficiency. His numbers have been particularly crazy during this stretch -- 32.
Bulls Have Held Zach LaVine Trade Talks With Multiple Teams: Report
The two-time All-Star is the longest-tenured Chicago tenure, having served as a Bull since the 2017-18 season.
The Whiteboard: 5 big questions for the Warriors, Hector Banana-Bread and more
In this week's Whiteboard roundtable, our NBA team is talking desperation moves for the Warriors, food-based nicknames, the best teams in the West and more.
NBA Roundup: Nuggets roll past Butler and Heat
Jamal Murray scored 30 points, Nikola Jokic extended his NBA lead with his 17th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Jimmy Butler’s return by beating the Miami Heat 133-113 on Friday night.