The Miami Heat were unwilling to deal Jimmy Butler to the Philadelphia 76ers despite interest from Joel Embiid.

As Jimmy Butler continues to put pressure on the Miami Heat to grant his wish for a trade, people around the NBA have taken notice of his demeanor on

Jimmy Butler says he needs to find joy again on the basketball court. And when asked if he can find that joy in Miami, he had a two-word answer. "Probably not," he said. The relationship between Butler and the Heat — a talking point for weeks now — seems to have further deteriorated.

Oklahoma City is missing star big man Chet Holmgren, but SGA has put the team on his back and spearheaded a 13-game winning streak.

As 2025 begins, the balance of power in the NBA is starting to come into focus. Here are some takeaways from the ninth week of the regular season.

After playing one another in the NBA Cup championship, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have tightened the NBA MVP race.