Teams are entering the NBA trade deadline with the idea of adjusting their cap situations, while rumors and intel about Jimmy Butler form.
Pat Riley is at odds with Jimmy Butler and he could demonstrate his power and exact revenge on the star player by accepting one of the three “revenge” trade packages that could be offered to the Miami Heat.
The Trail Blazers are going to be a team that is looked at as sellers at the trade deadline. Their most valuable asset is going to be Jerami Grant. Grant is valued across the league for his scoring ability and his length on the perimeter. Once team sees him as a potential player who can solve their current issues with their star player.
The biggest name on their team who could be moved at the deadline is Jerami Grant. Grant is the kind of forward that other contending teams would love to have. Teams have been calling about Grant for the last few weeks. Nothing has materialized yet, but there is a clue as to when something might.
Miami forward Jimmy Butler appeared to nod at trade rumors of a move to Phoenix, turning out for the Heat’s 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in a pair of Suns-themed colorway shoes.
MIAMI (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Tuesday night. Jerami Grant finished with 18 points and Deni Avdija added 16 for the Blazers, who lost by 60 the last time they played in Miami on March 29.
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NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored eight points down the stretch and finished with 17 as the New York Knicks beat the Brooklyn Nets 99-95 on Tuesday night. OG Anunoby scored 20 points and Precious Achiuwa had 11 points off the bench as the Knicks won their second straight game.
The Portland Trail Blazers appeared set to start their three-game trip by blowing out the Miami Heat Tuesday night at the Kaseya Center. Instead, they built a 27-point lead and then watched the Heat storm back to within seven before ultimately holding on to win 116-107.
Jerami Grant finished with 18 points and Deni Avdija added 16 for the Blazers, who lost by 60 the last time they played in Miami.
Miami Heat rookie center Kel’el Ware isn’t just a bright spot amid the ongoing Jimmy Butler saga. Ware has suddenly positioned himself to bring home some hardwa