Warriors forward Jimmy Butler exited Tuesday’s win over Phoenix in the second quarter due to lower back soreness and is listed as questionable to play in the second end of the team’s back-to-back set on Wednesday, writes Anthony Slater of ESPN. Golden State could be missing multiple stars against Sacramento tonight. Stephen Curry has already been ruled out due to an illness … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Warriors, Mavs, Achiuwa, Pelicans, Reaves
Western Notes: Draymond, Edwards, N. Smith, Kyrie
Draymond Green learned earlier this year that he has a legitimate chance to add his name to a short list of NBA legends with 10 All-Defensive seasons, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, who notes that the opportunity has become a major source of motivation for the Warriors forward. Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, Scottie Pippen, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are the only … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Draymond, Edwards, N. Smith, Kyrie
Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Sued By Aspiration Investors
Eleven former Aspiration investors have sued Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, alleging that he used the company to circumvent the NBA salary cap to pay star forward Kawhi Leonard, reports investigative journalist and podcaster Pablo Torre. According to Colin Salao of Front Office Sports, those investors initially filed suit against Aspiration co-founder Joseph Sanberg and the … [Read more...] about Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Sued By Aspiration Investors
SGA, Maxey Capture Players Of Week Honors
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links). Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City to a 4-0 record this past week while averaging 28.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists. Maxey carried the Sixers to a 3-1 record by … [Read more...] about SGA, Maxey Capture Players Of Week Honors
Clippers Declining Kobe Brown’s 2026/27 Option
The Clippers have decided to decline their 2026/27 rookie scale team option on forward Kobe Brown, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). The move will make Brown an unrestricted free agent during the 2026 offseason, assuming he plays out the current season without being waived. The Clippers – or Brown’s new team, if he’s traded prior to February’s deadline – would … [Read more...] about Clippers Declining Kobe Brown’s 2026/27 Option