Ira Winderman: Erik Spoelstra on Jimmy Butler…

Ira Winderman: Erik Spoelstra on Jimmy Butler not tapin…

Ira Winderman: Erik Spoelstra on Jimmy Butler not taping his ankles, “Everybody’s got an opinion about everything. We’ll handle it. Jimmy’s going to handle it. Our training staff is great. We’ll take care of it. Thankfully, this is not something that’s long term, but we’ll manage it.”

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August 16, 2022 | 2:22 am EDT Update

Rudy Gobert to face Jazz on October 21

Chris Haynes: Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert will face the Utah Jazz for the first time on Oct. 21 in Minnesota and will return to Utah for the first time as an opponent on Dec. 9, league sources tell @YahooSports.

7 hours ago – via Twitter ChrisBHaynes

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Top Rumors, Schedule, Rudy Gobert, Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz

Knicks to open season in Memphis

Fred Katz: The Knicks will open the season Oct. 19 in Memphis, league sources tell @The Athletic. It’s the Grizzlies’ opener, as well.

7 hours ago – via Twitter FredKatz

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Top Rumors, Schedule, Memphis Grizzlies, New York Knicks

Marc Stein: The Knicks are scheduled to be in Dallas for former Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson’s return to Big D on Dec. 27, league sources tell me, two days after New York hosts Philadelphia on Christmas. More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com

7 hours ago – via Twitter TheSteinLine

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Shams Charania: Sources: NBA’s 2022-23 Opening Night, Oct. 18 on TNT: – 76ers at Celtics – And as previously reported: Lakers at Warriors

7 hours ago – via Twitter ShamsCharania

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Shams Charania: Golden State-Boston NBA Finals rematch dates for the 2022-23 season, per sources: Dec. 10 in Golden State Jan. 19 in Boston

7 hours ago – via Twitter ShamsCharania

Schedule, Uncategorized

Schedule, Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors

Sean Cunningham: The Sacramento Kings will be opening the 2022-23 NBA season on the home court of Golden 1 Center against the Portland Trail Blazers on Oct. 19th, according to sources. @CarmichaelDave first to report.

7 hours ago – via Twitter SeanCunningham

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Schedule, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings

Windhorst went on to say the Nets aren’t coming off asking for a big return for Durant in a trade. And that Brooklyn has no leverage with other teams, same as Durant has no leverage with the Nets. “I think what we have here is really a study of leverage. First off, the Nets do not have leverage in trade talks with other teams. They are not giving them the offers that they want. They see no reason to increase them. So, they’re not making any progress there,” said Windhorst. “Kevin Durant clearly does not have leverage with the Brooklyn Nets. He is asking for things: ‘Get me traded. Fire the coach. Fire the GM.’ He is being told no. So, when you have denied leverage, you have a stalemate.”

7 hours ago – via RealGM

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Trade, Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets

When it comes to Simmons, his unique skill set is incredibly enticing, but his best ability will be availability. Fortunately, according to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, that won’t be a problem for Simmons in 2022-23: “You and Kyrie and Ben Simmons — who, by the way, news flash here. I ran into Ben Simmons. He and I had a nice conversation … I support the brother. I had a problem with him not playing. That’s the past. He’s ready to go. He swears he’s ready to go.”

7 hours ago – via Bryan Kalbrosky @ For The Win

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