The Toronto Raptors split a pair of home games over the weekend against the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns.
As drama now has reportedly ensued between the Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant, possibly leading to a breakup down the line, there is some focus on team owner Mat Ishiba. Though Durant shot down reports on the Suns having a toxic locker room,
The Miami Heat have been trying to sign Kevin Durant for a long time. In 2016, they had a meeting with him before he decided to join the Golden State Warriors. Then, they tried again in 2019 when the two-time Finals MVP left the Bay Area for the Brooklyn Nets.
The Suns snapped a four-game losing streak on Saturday with a 121-117 road victory over the Chicago Bulls. It was only their second win in nine games. The Raptors have dropped six of seven after their 120-111 overtime home loss to the Miami Heat on Friday.
The Chicago Bulls have had undeniable talent over the years, bringing in guys like Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic to build some solid rosters. While LaVine and DeRozan's time in Chicago has come to an end,
Butler (sort of) got what he asked for. His preferred destination was the Phoenix Suns, though the 35-year-old wanted to represent any franchise other than the Heat, except for the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Miami Heat could push to land a generational talent who could keep their promising young core competitive in the Eastern Conference for the next half-decade.
The Phoenix Suns failed to make any major moves during this year’s trade deadline buzz, sparking some frustration from the fans. The 26-28 Suns resume play post All-Star break Thursday.
Ex-Suns owner Jerry Colangelo held nothing back when thinking about how the current Suns owner, Mat Ishbia, is running the team.
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