Houston Rockets guard James Harden drives on Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Chicago. The fire inside Jimmy Butler burns a little hotter than it does for most of his Chicago Bulls teammates.
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Jimmy Butler worried about Bulls coaches ‘spying’ on players for front office?
The Chicago Bulls appear to have a trust problem within their organization, and Jimmy Butler has found himself at the center of it. Butler, who led the Bulls to an impressive win over the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday night, has joined Dwyane Wade recently in being openly critical of his teammates.
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) hasn’t
Carmelo Anthony not ruling out anything on trade The Knicks star says he hears something new every day about his status Check out this story on lakecountrynow.com: http://usat.ly/2jS1f2V WASHINGTON – With non-committal but leading answers about his future, New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony still has plenty to say about the trade talk surrounding him. “I hear the new report every day,” Anthony said Tuesday morning.
Boston Celtics A military family got an emotional reunion during the Celtics game
Point guard Isaiah Thomas may have been the star of the Celtic’s game against the Detroit Pistons Monday , but it was reunion of a soldier with his family that brought the crowds at the TD Garden – and Thomas – to their feet. Air National Guard Sgt.
Saturday’s NBA roundup
With his first halfcourt buzzer-beater of the season followed by a dazzling quarter Saturday, Steph Curry looked just like the player who won the MVP award the past two years. Curry scored 25 of his 43 points in the third quarter following his long-range shot to end of the first half, leading the host Golden State Warriors to their ninth win in 10 games, 144-98 over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Chicago Bulls must choose between Dwyane Wade or the young guns
The Chicago Bulls are at crux. Gar Forman declared the behavior of Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade, calling out teammates, unacceptable.
Report: Celtics, Magic engaged in talks about Nikola Vucevic trade
… struggled this season in postups (26.1 percent of his shots, but his shooting just 45.1 percent according to Synergy Sports) but he has a versatile offensive game – he can make good cuts and work a little off the ball – that Brad Stevens may be able …
Dwyane Wade had a great response to downplaying Rajon Rondo…
Following Rajon Rondo’s scathing Instagram criticizing Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler’s leadership, the Chicago Bulls did a solid job at diffusing the situation on Friday. The Bulls had a long team meeting on Friday behind closed doors, and afterward, while speaking to reporters, tried their best to put the incident behind them.
Another big game from Thomas lifts C’s to victory
Isaiah Thomas had 38 points and nine assists, Jae Crowder scored 23 and the Boston Celtics beat the Houston Rockets 120-109 on Wednesday night. It was Thomas’ 15th game this season with at least 30 points and his 29th consecutive outing with 20 or more.
Rockets 23 mins ago 11:36 p.m.Isaiah Thomas out-duels James Harden to lead Celtics past Rockets
Isaiah Thomas had 38 points and nine assists, Jae Crowder scored 23 and the Boston Celtics beat the Houston Rockets 120-109 on Wednesday night. It was Thomas’ 15th game this season with at least 30 points and his 29th consecutive outing with 20 or more.
Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic: Game Outlook for Tuesday Night in Orlando
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Jae Crowder, Celtics Tickled By Wizards’ ‘Cute’ Plan…
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Spurs rout Nets 112-86 without Leonard, 3 other regulars
With star forward Kawhi Leonard and three other regulars out, the Spurs’ lineup was different. The expectations from their coach never are.
Good Luck Trading Rajon Rondo or Nikola Mirotic, Bulls
A recent report from the Chicago Sun-Times mentioned that the Chicago Bulls are shopping Rajon Rondo and Nikola Mirotic before the trade deadline. Good luck.
Can Blazers Pull Out Some Quality Wins Before the All-Star Break?
The Trail Blazers got through a nail-biting game last night against Isaiah Thomas and the Boston Celtics. That was a huge game that we needed because Portland was in a losing streak and needed a win.
Blazers C Meyers Leonard dunks on Celtics’ Mickey twice in five minutes
Portland Trail Blazers big man Meyers Leonard is an athletic young guy who has made a name for himself as a fade man off the pick-and-roll. But against the Boston Celtics on Saturday, Leonard decided to roll to the hoop instead, and it sort of worked out.
Magic pull away for convincing win over Milwaukee
Elfrid Payton scored 20 points, Jeff Green added 18 points and seven rebounds off the bench, and the Orlando Magic snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Milwaukee Bucks 112-96 on Friday night. The Magic, returning home from a 1-5 road trip, played with a small lineup for much of the night and it provided the offence they needed with two of their top scorers out.
Walker scores 32, Hornets rout Raptors 113-78
Kemba Walker scored 32 points on 11-of-16 shooting, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Toronto Raptors 113-78 on Friday night.
Avery Bradley Injury: Updates on Celtics Guard’s Achilles Injury and Return
Bradley did return to the lineup Monday after missing the Celtics’ previous four games with an Achilles injury. He played 33 minutes in a 108-98 win over the Charlotte Hornets , but he scored only five points while shooting 2-of-9 from the floor.
DeRozan scores 36, Raptors hand Nets 11th straight loss
DeMar DeRozan’s double-double and Cory Joseph’s career night propelled the Toronto Raptors past the free-falling Nets. DeRozan scores 36, Raptors hand Nets 11th straight loss DeMar DeRozan’s double-double and Cory Joseph’s career night propelled the Toronto Raptors past the free-falling Nets.
Re: Morning Coffee – Tue, Jan 17
But traditional statistics don’t show the whole picture as Joseph does not look like the same player he was last season on the defensive end. What has traditionally been his calling card has been a clear area of struggle for him.
Celtics no easy opponent for scant Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets were 8-3 and appeared to be building on last season’s success in spite of losing Al Jefferson and Jeremy Lin in free agency. The team was streaking – they’d retained their defensive fortitude and inexplicably added another offensive punch to their one-two combination.
Dennis Schroder, Isaiah Thomas rivalry adds a new chapter
It is no secret that there is no love lost between Atlanta point guard Dennis SchrA der and Boston’s Isaiah Thomas. They met for the first time in the Hawks ‘ 103-101 loss to the Celtics on Friday.
Thomas steadies Celtics, Horford triumphant in return home
Isaiah Thomas scored 13 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Al Horford made a triumphant return and the Boston Celtics snapped the Atlanta Hawks’ seven-game winning streak with a 103-101 victory Friday night. Paul Millsap and Tim Hardaway Jr. each had 23 points for Atlanta.
Boston Celtics Isaiah Thomas hits game-winner in Horford’s return to Atlanta
Isaiah Thomas scored 13 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Al Horford made a triumphant return and the Boston Celtics snapped the Atlanta Hawks’ seven-game winning streak with a 103-101 victory Friday night. Paul Millsap and Tim Hardaway Jr. each had 23 points for Atlanta.
3 missing ingredients: Facilitator, Shooter, Enforcer
I see the eye rolls and hear the collective groans. “Here we go again. Another fanpost about how the team can be fixed.”
Five things you need to know about the 76ers today
The 76ers guard T.J. McConnell leaps celebrating his game-winning basket with his teammates and fans. The Sixers beat the Knicks 98-97 at Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 11, 2017.
Thomas scores 38, Celtics pull away to beat Wizards
Isaiah Thomas scored 20 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and the Boston Celtics pulled away late for a 117-108 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night . Al Horford added 16 points and nine rebounds, Jae Crowder scored 20 and Terry Rozier had 11 for the Celtics, who won for the fifth time in six games and ended Washington’s three-game winning streak.
Isaiah Thomas scores 20 in the 4th, Celtics beat Wizards 117-108
The story line won’t be that Boston beat a surging Washington team after a heartbreak loss in Toronto the night before. It won’t be that they won against a quality opponent with Avery Bradley , Amir Johnson , Jaylen Brown , Tyler Zeller , and James Young .
With Butler feeling sick, Bulls can’t stick with OKCJimmy Butler…
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook, center, drives on Chicago Bulls’ Cristiano Felicio, left, as Steven Adams and Michael Carter-Williams watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Chicago. Jimmy Butler probably just had the best week of any Chicago Bulls player since the days of vintage Michael Jordan.
Re: Gameday: Raptors @ Bulls, Jan. 7
Albeit in a different look , those Bulls are hosting Wolverine and his crew of R -Men Saturday night in Chicago. The Bulls have had an uneven year thus far, but are coming into this one with two straight wins over Charlotte and impressively, Cleveland.
Al Horford furthers Joel Embiid’s education, drills last-minute…
The Boston Celtics had fallen behind by two points in the final minute. During a timeout, head coach Brad Stevens drew up a pick-and-roll with Isaiah Thomas handling the ball and Kelly Olynyk diving toward the hoop.
Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Live Stream, How to Watch, Game Info
The last time the Chicago Bulls met up with the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James wore a full Chicago Cubs uniform to the United Center, Rajon Rondo had a triple-double, and the Bulls defeated the defending world champions, 111-105. Since that six-point win over James and the Cavaliers, the Bulls have gone 6-11, Rondo is completely out of the rotation , and the Bulls are barely clinging to the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference race where just about everyone not named the Sixers or Nets has a shot at the postseason.
Reframing the Rondo Benching
For the first time since March 31, 2007, Rajon Rondo will come off the bench rather than start a game. Prior to the Chicago Bulls New Year’s Eve showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks , Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters that he would start Michael Carter-Williams at point guard over Rondo who has started in every game he has played in this season with the Bulls.
Reframing the Rondo Benching
For the first time since March 31, 2007, Rajon Rondo will come off the bench rather than start a game. Prior to the Chicago Bulls New Year’s Eve showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks , Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters that he would start Michael Carter-Williams at point guard over Rondo who has started in every game he has played in this season with the Bulls.
NBA: Thomas scores 52 for Celtics in 117-114 win over Miami
Isaiah Thomas scored 29 of his career-high 52 points in the fourth quarter, setting a club record for points in a period and leading Boston to a 117-114 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
George brings back fun for Pacers in 111-101 win over Bulls
George scored 32 points including 11 during a closing flurry to help the Pacers snap a four-game losing streak with a 111-101 victory. “We have a great time in the locker room,” George said.
Walker, Batum lead Hornets to 120-101 win over Magic
Kemba Walker scored 21 points, Nicolas Batum had 20 and the Charlotte Hornets used a huge third quarter to rout the Orlando Magic 120-101 on Wednesday night. Jeremy Lamb added 14 points and Ramon Sessions scored 13 off the bench as the Hornets won for the fourth time in five games.
An NBA Christmas
I write this bit every year: A quick preview of the games on the big NBA holiday, an invitation to chat with us about basketball, celebrations, food, family or whatever’s on your mind. As you all know who have been reading for any length of time, I’m Jewish, so Christmas isn’t my thing.
An NBA Christmas
I write this bit every year: A quick preview of the games on the big NBA holiday, an invitation to chat with us about basketball, celebrations, food, family or whatever’s on your mind. As you all know who have been reading for any length of time, I’m Jewish, so Christmas isn’t my thing.