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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been turning heads due to his recent performances. It has garnered the attention of ex-NBA players-turned analysts Kendrick Perkins and Caron Butler, who argued who is better between the Mavs youngster and NBA icon Magic Johnson. Butler detailed Johnson’s accomplishments when he was just 20-years-old. However, while Luka is […]

There are more than a few folks expecting big things of Orlando Magic young guard Markelle Fultz this coming season. One such man who is all in on the Fultz bandwagon is retired two-time All-Star swingman Caron Butler. Butler is so high on Fultz that he believes the 21-year-old guard will have a legitimate shot […]

Caron Butler wasn’t a big fan of the NBA fining the Milwaukee Bucks $50,000 for self-tampering, after general manager Jon Horst admitted during a town hall meeting that the franchise indeed planned to dole out a supermax contract for star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Butler agrees with the sentiment, but feels the fine should have been stiff […]

Former NBA forward Caron Butler thinks the Brooklyn Nets will give Carmelo Anthony a chance. Nets stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are reportedly pushing the Nets to sign Anthony in the wake of Wilson Chandler’s PED suspension. Chandler will miss the first 25 games of the 2019-20 season. Caron Butler believes Nets general manager […]

Former NBA forward Caron Butler thinks Carmelo Anthony should be “granted an opportunity” to play in the NBA. We are approaching September and Anthony is still on the open market. The 10-time All-Star hasn’t played in an NBA game since November of 2018. Caron Butler says forget analytics and just look at the eye-test when […]

Older basketball players will recognize Antawn Jamison as one of the NBA’s most exciting scorers during the 2000’s. It’s been five years since he pulled the curtains on his playing career, but his latest job places him in a closer position with the game. The Washington Wizards tapped Jamison to be the director of pro […]

With so much going down on Day 1 of this offseason’s free agency window, Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard remains to be the biggest name on the market whose future is yet to be decided. However, if we are to believe former two-time All-Star Caron Butler, it seems that Kawhi might be on his way […]

Former NBA swingman and Racine, Wisconsin native Caron Butler received quite the honor from his hometown. Racine Mayor Cory Mason and Second District Alderman Mollie Jones have formally announced that the town’s 21st Street has officially been renamed to Caron Butler Drive. “This is where I shot my first shot, literally,” Butler recently said, via […]

The Lakers finished the 2018-19 season with a disappointing 37-45 overall record. Despite that fact, Caron Butler believes next season will be “wide open” for the Lakers to make a run at another title. Butler joined the set of ESPN’s Get Up on Friday morning. During his appearance, he was asked which team should be […]

There is absolutely no doubt in the mind of former two-time All-Star swingman and current ESPN analyst Caron Butler that the Golden State Warriors have zero chances of winning the championship next season. So much so, that he is willing to bet his house on it. Las Vegas has the Warriors as favorites to win […]

The Los Angeles Lakers still have time to win the D’Angelo Russell trade. Dealing the second overall pick of the 2015 draft to the Brooklyn Nets two years ago was always less about Russell than it was the allure of possibility. By ridding themselves of the obligation to pay Russell in restricted free agency and […]

It must be difficult for NBA players to go about their business when they’re heavily involved in trade rumors. The constant attention from the media and overall uncertainty must be disconcerting. Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype spoke with a few players regarding this situation. What these players have to say shed light on one’s mindset amidst […]

Former Miami Heat player and occasional TNT analyst Caron Butler noted his former team shouldn’t avoid a matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs. “You can’t do that,” said Butler regarding the chance both of these teams meet in the postseason, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. […]

With all the greatness he has shown throughout his career, including the honors he received, Los Angeles Laker s legend Kobe Bryant has become widely regarded as one of the best players to ever play the game of basketball. He dominated the competition during his prime, and won almost all awards the NBA has to […]

The job of a general manager in the NBA is a thankless job, one that is always criticized yet offers very little praise when you get the job done right. And when you fail, you are ridiculed and maligned beyond measure! Well, sorry GMs, but that’s exactly what we plan to do as we recall […]

Former Boston Celtics shooting guard Ray Allen took on the chance to double down on fellow retired player Caron Butler, who had a bone to pick with those fans who burned Isaiah Thomas’ jersey following his trade, yet mindlessly want to blame players from leaving a team at one point in their careers. “Much love, […]

A lot of NBA stars have amazing life stories. Most of them started with nothing, living in the worst part of their hometowns, sometimes without a parent or even both. Even if most stories are akin to that, some are even more amazing. One such story is that of former All-Star forward Caron Butler. Butler was […]

Saturday, July 8 marks a new point in NBA history.  Houston Rockets star James Harden agreed to the most lucrative contract in league history by signing a four-year, $170 million extension which guarantees him a full $228 million through the 2022-23  season. Prior to this deal,  Warriors guard Steph Curry boasted of that honor by […]

Having played in the NBA for 13 years, Caron Butler has competed against the basketball greats of this generation. That said, he has a deep understanding of how someone can be considered one of the best in the league. After watching Game 4 of the second round playoff series between the Washington Wizards and Boston […]

Last playing in the NBA in the 2015-2016 season, Caron Butler has made it clear that he’s not retired yet, and would still consider making a comeback to the league. The 14-year veteran recently had a Q&A with Adam Caparell of Complex Sports, where he shared what’s keeping him busy these days and also gave his […]

The Dallas Mavericks found a way to honor one of the best athletes in their city, when they announced that Tony Romo will suit up for the team for a day. Although he will only stay on the bench, it’s still a classy gesture from the organization as they acknowledged what he has done for […]

George Karl‘s controversial rants in his new book, Furious George, sparked the attention of many and made them share their opinions publicly about them. Sacramento Kings forward Caron Butler is the latest member of the basketball community to give his thoughts about how his former coach is hurting his legacy. He also did not hold back […]

Recently, the NBA and the officials have decided to take a stand on “unnatural acts,” and when they mean unnatural acts, they pertain to seemingly intentional hits to the groin. The “Draymond Green Rule” has brought to mind some other acts or items outlawed by the NBA rulebook, and they are as follows: The earbud ban: […]

Caron Butler spent last season with the Sacramento Kings where he only played 17 games. He struggled to get any significant playing time in Sacramento and chose to hit free agency. Butler is now 36 years old and his solid career will soon come to a close. Caron Butler is looking for a few more […]

Nine Warriors stand together in the Bay awaiting several worthy roles to be filled by worthy role players. Golden State has now obtained complete leverage to bring individuals desperate to win. On both ends of the NBA spectrum are candidates entertaining this indentured offer: youngsters who will be doing whatever it takes to play, and […]

The Sacramento Kings had one dysfunctional 2015-16 season. Other than missing the playoffs for the 10th consecutive year, the Kings’ season was overshadowed by the never-ending feud between DeMarcus Cousins and George Karl. It was no secret that Cousins never had a good relationship with Karl, as he made it publicly clear before and after […]

It’s safe to say that cell phones are a pretty dominant part of everyone’s lives in 2016. While the generation of millennials have pretty much taken over the NBA, the notion that players would check their cell phones during games would probably shock some people. Although it may come as a shock, the use of […]