John W. Butler III

John W. Butler III

Joined: Apr 20, 2018

Philadelphia native, basketball junkie and author of the children's book "Chase Does It All."

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Former Los Angeles Lakers face a challenge with New Orleans Pelicans

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 31: Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 31, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson isn’t enough to keep Anthony Davis

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Indiana Pacers: Celtics are in for a surprise

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Philadelphia 76ers: J.J. Redick is keeping things together

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New Orleans Pelicans: Stubborn negotiating could backfire

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New Orleans Pelicans: Expectations for 2019 NBA Trade Deadline

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 23: Tobias Harris #34 of the LA Clippers drives against Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans during a game at the Smoothie King Center on October 23, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Jrue Holiday’s defense is saving the season

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New Orleans Pelicans: Is it time to consider tanking?

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New Orleans Pelicans: Is Julius Randle reaching his ceiling?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 1: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the LA Clippers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 1, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

NBA: 10 strangest free throw routines of all time

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New Orleans Pelicans are the perfect landing spot for Carmelo Anthony

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Something isn’t clicking with the New Orleans Pelicans

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Tyreke Evans is giving the Pacers their money’s worth

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Pelicans’ strong start isn’t enough to keep Anthony Davis