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Miami Heat president of basketball operations Pat Riley told the team's players that he is "pulling the plug" on trade talks involving Jimmy Butler, multiple media outlets reported Thursday. Butler, the disgruntled Minnesota Timberwolves star, requested a trade before finally reporting for the start of his final season before he hits free agency. Discussions between Minnesota and Miami reportedly hit a snag last week. Continue to Article

October 18, 2018 11:13:pm EST

Jimmy Butler is a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves, at least until the team finds a suitable trade partner. It seems the talks between the Wolves and the Miami Heat have gone dormant, and there isn’t an openly-interested party in sight. Meanwhile, Butler is attending practices and is expected to play in the first game of the year for Minnesota against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Continue to Article

October 17, 2018 9:00:am EST

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook was ruled out for the Tuesday night opener at the Golden State Warriors as he continues to recover from arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Westbrook underwent the procedure on Sept. 12 and was slated to be re-evaluated in four weeks, which was last Wednesday, but coach Billy Donovan told reporters Tuesday the seven-time All-Star would miss the opener. Meanwhile, big man Steven Adams also could miss the opener due to lower back stiffness, which kept him out of practice Monday. Continue to Article

October 16, 2018 8:43:pm EST

Just three days away from their home-opener against the Miami Heat, the Wizards are still busy at work finalizing their 2018-19 roster. Jodie Meeks was traded to the Bucks Monday, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Wizards are also sending a Continue to Article

October 15, 2018 4:49:pm EST

Minnesota's Jimmy Butler practiced again Sunday and is expected to play in season opener in San Antonio on Wednesday. The 29-year-old shooting guard reportedly demanded a trade days before the Timberwolves were set to start training camp. Continue to Article

October 14, 2018 3:15:pm EST