NBA news: Jimmy Butler trade latest, Kawhi Leonard Raptors claim, LeBron James revelation
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Jimmy Butler latest
Jimmy Butler is set to play in Minnesota Timberwolves' NBA season opener.
Butler has been trying to seal a move away from the Wolves all summer.
But a package is yet to be agreed with the season set to get underway this week.
And the Wolves expect Butler to be involved unless a last minute deal is reached.
Shams Charania of the Athletic tweeted: “Minnesota's Jimmy Butler practiced again Sunday and is expected to play in season opener in San Antonio on Wednesday.
“Heat/Timberwolves talks have been dead, for now, league sources said.”
Kawhi Leonard claim
Kawhi Leonard is hoping to lead the Raptors onto big things this season.
Leonard sealed a move to Toronto from the San Antonio Spurs this summer.
And now he’s hoping to focus on basketball.
“I want to do great things, so I’m going to make sure that I put all my effort on the court, each and every night,” Leonard said.
Irving on LeBron
Kyrie Irving insists leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers, and LeBron James, was the best move for his career.
Irving stunned the NBA when asking to leave the Cavs, when he went on to join the Boston Celtics.
But despite the controversial move Irving has found success and thinks the move worked out.
"I think it was the best thing I've done, honestly,” he told Bleacher Report.