NBA Power Rankings: Jimmy Butler has sparked the league's largest leap

From the tanking teams to those that refuse to lose, and the many pretenders to the few contenders, we take an updated look around The Association.

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Six NBA game-changers who can alter fate of their team's stretch run: Jimmy Butler, Luka Dončić, more

With just 30 or so games left, these players can make a significant impact
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Is Jimmy Butler's success with the Warriors sustainable?

Since Jimmy Butler joined, the Warriors have been impressive. Is it enough to make them legit contenders in the West?
Yahoo Sports - 6h
Golden State Was a Mess. Jimmy Butler Changed Everything.

It’s clear that Butler’s presence has helped Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. But his impact goes far beyond aiding the Warriors’ superstars.
The New York Times - 1d
Jimmy Butler invoking new Warriors jersey retiree Andre Iguodala as he revitalizes team's championship hopes

Butler made his Warriors home debut the same day Iguodala's jersey was raised to the rafters
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How Butler's audacity, poise are powering his Warriors teammates

Jimmy Butler's audacity and poise are powering his new teammates in a way more valuable to the Golden State Warriors than his own production, Monte Poole writes.
Yahoo Sports - 3d
Kerr reveals what has surprised him most about coaching Butler

Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Monday evening told 95.7 The Game’s “Willard and Dibs” about what has surprised him the most about Jimmy Butler over Golden State's 5-1 record since trading for the ...
Yahoo Sports - 23h
NHL Sour Rankings: The Long-Term Outlook For The League's Worst Teams

As the NHL comes back from its break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, we're getting a clearer picture of the worst teams in the NHL sour Rankings.
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WBB Power Rankings: JuJu Watkins, Paige Bueckers, Hannah Hidalgo & more + UConn’s Alex Karaban joins | College Basketball Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Ice Young react to all the college basketball action from last weekend and give their “Power Hour Power Rankings” of the Women’s Wooden Award favorites.
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Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives you his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
BBC News - 2d

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Glaring omission: Sonny Vaccaro deserves induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame

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