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The Suns -- among the preferred trade destinations for Heat star Jimmy Butler -- traded their 2031 first-rounder to the Jazz for three first-rounders.
Herro (groin) misses 1st game, Blazers beat HeatDealing with some groin tightness, guard Tyler Herro, who turned 25 on Monday and is averaging a team-best 24 points this season, was sidelined for the Miami Heat as they fell 116-107 to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night at the Kaseya Center.
Shooter's touch: Wemby-designed courts debutSpurs star Victor Wembanyama unveiled a gift of sorts to his hometown of Le Chesnay, France, a pair of outdoor courts that were built to the specifications that he wanted and sketched out himself.
Hawks' Risacher (adductor) out at least 1 weekAtlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 draft, will sit out at least another week due to a strained left adductor, the team said Tuesday.
Warriors drubbed in worst home loss of Kerr eraAfter suffering the worst home loss of the Steve Kerr era, a 125-85 defeat to the Boston Celtics on Monday at Chase Center, Stephen Curry told reporters he'd like to see if the Golden State Warriors "can keep ourselves afloat until we get some guys back."
Sources: Rookies Buzelis, Castle in dunk contestBulls rookie forward Matas Buzelis and Spurs rookie guard Stephon Castle have committed to two of the four spots in the slam dunk contest during NBA All-Star Weekend, sources told ESPN on Monday.
Five players most likely to be tradedNBA execs weigh in on the players not named Jimmy Butler who are likely to be traded, and why a member of LeBron James' inner circle is advising a multibillion-dollar hoops venture.