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Jimmy Butler walked back to the Warriors locker room at the end of Tuesday’s game without exchanging any handshakes or words with his former Heat teammates and coaches. Bam Adebayo and Butler never acknowledged each other that night except for when they were forced to during the flow of the game. “I’m not shocked. It is what it is,” said Adebayo, who is in his eighth NBA season … [Read more...] about Bam Adebayo on Jimmy Butler not acknowledging Heat players after game: I’m not shocked… I don’t take it personal

Leading up to the trade, the Heat suspended Butler without pay three times and Butler went public to express his desire to be dealt after the Heat declined to offer him the max contract extension he sought last offseason. Butler also feuded with Heat president Pat Riley and the franchise on the way out, telling Taylor Rooks of Turner Sports this week: “I have nothing to say to … [Read more...] about Bam Adebayo on Jimmy Butler departure: I’m sad to see it go so far, you got him and Pat Riley going at it

Anthony Slater: Gary Payton II has suffered a thumb injury, per sources. Warriors still trying to figure out extent/return timeline, but they anticipate Payton will miss some amount of time. A blow to their rotation. He’s been averaging 20+ minutes lately. … [Read more...] about

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