Risers and fallers: Max Christie, Jimmy Butler trending in opposite directions

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  Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors: Latest news, Butler suspension, top destinations, Warriors not in chase

  Is there a realistic trade out there that works for Miami?
  
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  Miami Heat Suspend Star Jimmy Butler for ‘Conduct Detrimental to the Team’

  The N.B.A. forward said in a press conference Thursday that his joy for basketball will “probably not” be restored while with the team.
  
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  Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler suspended for 7 games

  The Miami Heat have suspended star small forward Jimmy Butler for seven games, the team announced Friday, and said it will listen to trade offers.
  
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• Evolution: Kevin Love pokes fun following Jimmy Butler's trade frenzy

  The Heat forward channeled his inner R&B following Butler's comments of not having joy in a Heat jersey.
  
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  Jimmy Butler's relationship with the Heat has run its course

  Things are getting ugly in Miami. Is the franchise ready to part with its superstar?
  
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  Jimmy Butler trade destinations: Warriors, Rockets among teams that could offer Miami an intriguing package

  Butler has officially requested a trade from the Heat, according to a recent report
  
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  With Anthony Davis out, LeBron James and Max Christie lead Lakers past Portland

  LeBron James ties Michael Jordan on an NBA record and Max Christie scores a career-high 28 points to lift the Lakers to victory over the Trail Blazers.
  
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  ‘I want to get my joy back’: Jimmy Butler signals he wants trade from Miami Heat

  Heat star indicates he wants trade out of Miami Butler has scored nine points in consecutive games Jimmy Butler says he needs to find joy again on the basketball court. And when asked if he can ...
  
  The Guardian - 3d
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  Jimmy Butler loudly signals he wants trade from Heat: 'I want to get my joy back'

  Jimmy Butler isn't having fun anymore with the Heat.
  
  Yahoo Sports - 3d

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• Gibbs carries Lions past Vikes, to NFC's top seed

  Jahmyr Gibbs had four touchdowns, and the Lions beat Minnesota 31-9 on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.
  
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• Pats fire Mayo after finishing 4-13 in lone season

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• Jones praises McCarthy, won't commit to future

  The Dallas Cowboys' season came to an end with a 23-19 loss to the Washington Commanders Sunday, and now comes the challenging part.
  
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  'Same old Lions' is redefined under a regime loaded with talent and armed with limitless belief

  Finishing this season as the top NFC seed does cement something: That Detroit's run to the NFC title game a year ago was unquestionably authentic.
  
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  Patriots Fire Jerod Mayo After One Season as Head Coach

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  Week 18 instant reactions: Jerod Mayo fired, Vikings fall flat, Tyreek Hill wants out? | Inside Coverage

  In this episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab break down the key moments from Week 18 of the NFL season, offering their take on some of the league’s biggest matchups and the ...
  
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  Steph drops great one-liner on fiery exchange between Kerr, Christie

  Warriors guard Steph Curry responded to Steve Kerr and Doug Christie's fiery exchange with a fitting one-liner after Golden State's loss vs. Kings.
  
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  2 questions will dictate Aaron Rodgers’ NFL future. In Jets’ win over Dolphins, he seemed to answer at least 1

  Rodgers entertained what he would do if the Jets move on while he still itches to play. “Would I be willing to play for another team?” Rodgers considered. “The answer is yes.”
  
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