A Miami Heat legend recently revealed the surprising reason for Jimmy Butler's absence in the game against the Orlando Magic.
MIAMI (AP) — Pat Riley turns 80 in a couple of months. The Miami Heat president has not revealed any retirement timetable. He still wears impeccable suits, shakes hands with as firm of a grip as anyone, knows all eyes are on him when he walks into just about any room.
The defending NBA Champions are back in action on Friday, Jan. 17 when the Boston Celtics host the Orlando Magic at TD Garden in Boston.
The Miami Heat face challenges as Jimmy Butler's trade offers 'stink,' creating uncertainty and tension amid the ongoing drama.
Anthony Edwards had 36 points, a season-high 13 rebounds and seven assists, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-99 victory over the New York Knicks.
In Boston, Jayson Tatum scored 30 points as the NBA champion Celtics shrugged off their heaviest loss of the season to outclass the Orlando Magic 121-94.
Denver will try to keep its five-game road win streak intact when the Nuggets play Orlando. The teams match up Sunday for the first time this season.
Dallas improved to 23-19 while Oklahoma City remain top of the West with a 34-7 record. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Kyrie Irving scored 25 points as the Dallas Mavericks brought the high-flying Oklahoma City Thunder down to earth with a 106-98 victory over the Western Conference leaders on Friday.
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are playing the Miami Heat in Florida. During the game, Jokic made an incredible pass that got a lot of views on social media. Via The NBA: "JOKER KNEW GORDON WOULD BE
The Denver Nuggets received two important updates on Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray ahead of Friday's matchup with the Heat.