Hornets broadcaster’s viral comment on Jimmy Butler overshadows Warriors win and sparks league-wide discussion online

Golden State Warriors stars Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler landed in the top 20 in the first fan vote returns for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.

LeBron James not signing an extension with the LA Lakers isn’t exactly new news. But the implications of the King being noncommittal have continued to dominate discussions among NBA analysts. The Lakers were doing fairly well in the season until a couple of weeks ago.

When the NBA All-Star Game rolls around in February, Jimmy Butler is hoping he’s not a part of it. The Warriors star made it clear on Instagram on Monday that he would prefer not to be selected for the league’s 2026 showcase of its best players.

Star, and he's made five All-NBA Teams to boot. The Golden State Warriors man has excelled at the highest level and has the achievements to show for it. However, this year, Butler doesn't want All-Star votes,

New on HoopsHype: NBA players' salaries after taxes. Houston's Kevin Durant moves from No. 4 in gross salary to No. 1 in net salary. Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and LeBron James are estimated to pay over $5 million in state taxes each.

As a 41-year-old LeBron James shows signs of slowing down, former All-Star Jeff Teague has urged the Lakers forward to call it a day. The post Lakers’ LeBron James Urged to Retire by Ex-All-Star: ‘Can’t Take This’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Golden State Warriors' trade rumors involving superstar big man Anthony Davis have been updated by an NBA insider.