Eastern Conference

Sixers’ Jimmy Butler Says It’s Not All About the Money, Says He is a Good Teammate

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5 months ago

November 13, 2018

Despite a tumultuous end to his tenure with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jimmy Butler is excited to show the Philadelphia 76ers what a good teammate he can be, saying this he is not chasing a big contract next offseason.

“It’s not. I already got enough money to have me and my family for the rest of my life. It’s not about the money,” Butler said during his 76ers introductory press conference,according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. “I’ve got to be able to love where I’m at and have a great chance to win a championship.”

Butler also stated that despite the drama in Minnesota, he is a good teammate.

“I don’t think I’m a bad teammate, but people get whatever they want to say out,” Butler continued. “I think I’m an incredible human being, teammate, and I will show that to the guys here.

“You really wouldn’t know who I am unless you’re around me every day,” Butler added. “And for the most part, that’s why I don’t worry too much about what everybody says. If you know me and you’re around me, you know my heart. You know how I go about what I go about.

“I love my teammates,” Butler said. “I don’t think there are too many of them that will tell you I’m a bad teammate.”

Butler’s stay in Philly will be interesting to see unfold, and it will be interesting to see if Butler ends up inking a long term contract with the Sixers next summer.

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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 13, 2018

Boston Celtics

Celtics’ Brad Stevens Praises Kyrie Irving

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2 days ago

April 19, 2019

Anthony DiMoro

After a stellar performance that fueled a Boston Celtics comeback victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3, Kyrie Irving appears to be in playoff form.

Celtics head coach Brad Stevens heaped some incredible praise on Irving for his impressive performance.

Kyrie gets the highest Stevens praise: The 'joke.'

"The little floating shot he hit was just a joke. He’s ridiculous."
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) April 20, 2019

Eastern Conference

Heat’s Udonis Haslem Uncertain About Future

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5 days ago

April 16, 2019

Anthony DiMoro

The Miami Heat celebrated the career of Dwyane Wade this past season, ahead of the future Hall of Famer’s retirement at the end of the season, but another franchise legend may be out the door soon as well.

Heat forward Udonis Haslem, who has spent his entire 16-year career with the Heat, reflected on the celebration of Wade.

“Although nothing on the scale of what Dwyane has done for his one last dance, a lot of people feel like I should take the time to be celebrated at some point,” Haslem said, according to Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun-Sentinel. “Personally, as the person I am, I feel like the Haslem family as a whole deserves the opportunity to celebrate when my career does come to an end. So that has some effect on a decision that we make.”

Haslem also commented on an after party following Wade’s final game, which included all of Wade’s family.

“My stepmom wasn’t there, my father wasn’t there, my wife wasn’t there, my kids weren’t there,” Haslem said. “So that wasn’t my moment. That’s what makes it hard, either way.”

Charlotte Hornets

Hornets’ Bismack Biyombo Picks Up Player Option for 2019-20 season

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5 days ago

April 16, 2019

Anthony DiMoro

Charlotte Hornets big man Bismack Biyombo has officially picked up his player option for the 2019-2020 season, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Biyombo, 26, is now set to make $17 million next season and is coming off a season where he averaged 4.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.