MIAMI — Jimmy Butler says he needs to find joy again on the basketball court. I want to see me get my joy back from playing basketball, wherever that may be — we’ll find out here pretty soon,” Butler said. ESPN reported after Butler’s postgame comments on Thursday that he has “indicated” to the Heat that he wants a trade. …
BOSTON — So much has changed for the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics since their seven-game slugfest in the playoffs last season. Derrick White had 28 points, including five 3-pointers, and the Celtics rallied to beat the Heat 119-111 on Friday night in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference finals. Jayson Tatum finished with 22 points in the latest …
STORRS, Conn. — UConn coach Geno Auriemma says he would rather still be coaching against the late Pat Summitt than moving past her on the all-time wins list. “It’s ironic that it plays out the way it played out, because to be honest with you, I didn’t think I’d be coaching long enough to be in this position.” Olivia Nelson-Ododa …
STORRS, Conn. — Olivia Nelson-Ododa led a balanced attack with 18 points and No. Tennessee transfer Evina Wesbrook chipped in with 14 points and freshman Paige Bueckers had 13 points, eight assists and five rebounds. 23 SYRACUSE 88, NORTH CAROLINA 76 SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Kiara Lewis scored 10 of her 23 points in the fourth quarter and freshman Tiana Mangakahia …
The Heat are the only NBA franchise with six Finals appearances in the last 15 years. Lake Buena Vista: It was exactly one year ago on Sunday when Jimmy Butler walked into the Miami Heat practice gym, took a seat on a makeshift stage and said he wanted to be part of the team’s next title run. Bam Adebayo scored …
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