Fran Leiva

Dec 11, 2024 | fadeawayworld.net | Fran Leiva

It looks like the Miami Heat are ready to listen to offers for Jimmy Butler, according to Shams Charania. The 35-year-old is on a big deal, making $48 million this season, with a player option for $52 million next year that he won’t accept, and will be a top free agent in the summer. While the Heat are looking good this season (sitting at 12-10), Butler is still putting up 19.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists a game while looking for a bigger multi-year contract.

Dec 11, 2024 | fadeawayworld.net | Fran Leiva

The Grizzlies are having a strong season, sitting at 17-8 and looking like a real threat in the Western Conference. With Ja Morant balling out, while Jaren Jackson Jr. is locking things down on defense, and stepping up as a scorer, this squad has all the tools to compete. But, as we all know, surviving a long NBA season and making a deep playoff run takes more than just a solid core.

Dec 10, 2024 | fadeawayworld.net | Fran Leiva

The New York Knicks have been anything but quiet this year. The front office went all-in by acquiring Karl-Anthony Towns, locking up OG Anunoby to a long-term deal, and trading for Mikal Bridges. Those moves signal that the team is serious about contending now. But here's the catch: those big splashes have left them with little flexibility to chase another blockbuster deal this season. Even with a revamped roster, the Knicks (15-9) still have a few loose ends to tie up.

Dec 10, 2024 | fadeawayworld.net | Fran Leiva

The Bucks are in a tricky spot right now. They’re sitting at 12-11, which isn’t terrible, but it’s not where they want to be. Khris Middleton is back after those double ankle surgeries, but let’s be real—he hasn’t looked great yet, posting 11.0 points in under 35% from the field. He’s playing limited minutes and hasn’t found his groove, so the team knows they need more help. Rumor has it, that the Bucks are putting Pat Connaughton on the table and have their eyes on Nets’ star Cam Thomas.

Dec 9, 2024 | fadeawayworld.net | Fran Leiva

There's just something about home-court advantage that turns certain NBA players into scoring machines. This season, guys like Giannis Antetokounmpo and RJ Barrett are putting up monster numbers in their own arenas but aren't quite delivering the same punch when they hit the road. Take Giannis, for example. At Fiserv Forum, he's averaging a whopping 35.9 points per game. But when the Bucks are away, his scoring dips noticeably.