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• Rockets Offered Nets Their Own Picks Back In Exchange For Suns' Picks

While the Houston Rockets were linked with a trade pursuit of Mikal Bridges back in January, they were also seeking a way to convert some of their future picks into picks that stretch further out into the future. During that trade discussion, the Rockets offered the Brooklyn Nets their own first round picks back to them in exchange for the picks from the Phoenix Suns. The Nets declined that scenar...2024
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• Rockets Likely To Shop Third Overall Pick

The Houston Rockets had some luck in the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery. The Rockets, who got their pick from the Brooklyn Nets in the James Harden trade in 2021, moved from the ninth overall pick to the third overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Now, Houston GM Rafael Stone is expected to shop the third pick in trade talks to bring in a veteran player. The Rockets signed several veteran free agents in the...2024
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• Clippers Notes: Future Skepticism, Westbrook, Lue, Championship Window
The Clippers will play in a new arena next season but they’ll have to hope their current core group can produce a better playoff run, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN writes. Team president Lawrence Frank declared on Monday that he’ll try to re-sign Paul George, who can opt out of his contract, and James Harden, who […]...2024
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• Lawrence Frank expresses cautious optimism about Clippers’ future: ‘The window is still open’
The Clippers' president of basketball operations also said he is "hopeful" the team can retain Paul George and James Harden next season....2024
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• Lawrence Frank calls Clippers season another 'lost opportunity'

The Clippers' president of basketball operations would like to bring back James Harden and Russell Westbrook while extending Paul George's contract....2024
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• Reload or Rebuild? What will the Suns, Lakers and every other first-round loser do now?

Original photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images The Suns, Lakers, Sixers and every other team to lose in the first round of the NBA playoffs are facing big decisions this summer. LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Paul George and Russell Westbrook.Joel Embiid a...2024
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• Reload or Rebuild? What will the Suns, Lakers and every other first-round loser do now?
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• 2023-24 Most Improved Player Finalists Announced

The NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Most Improved Player. The finalists are Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers, Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets and Coby White of the Chicago Bulls. Maxey improved from 20.3 points and 3.5 assists per game to 25.9 points and 6.2 assists per game. Maxey also made his first All-Star team. In addition, the fourth-year guard took on an increased role f...2024
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• NBA playoffs: Clippers dismantle Mavericks with Kawhi Leonard in street clothes

Vintage James Harden and a stifling Clippers defense help lead Los Angeles to a dominant win as Leonard watched from the sideline with a lingering knee injury....2024
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• Watch: Clippers' James Harden scores 20 points in first half vs. Mavericks

Although star forward Kawhi Leonard is sidelined with a knee injury, Los Angeles Clippers fans shouldn't worry. Shooting guard James Harden is ready to take over....2024
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• The Cavs and Clippers both face huge, similar questions in the NBA playoffs

Art via Thilo Latrell Widder, original photos via Getty Images The Cavaliers and Clippers, more alike than you may realize, face similar questions as they enter the NBA playoffs. Before we go anywhere else, I am not comparing Jarrett Allen and Michael Olowakandi, nor Cavaliers Shawn Kemp to Clippers James Harden, but there’s something to be said about how similar the Cavs and Clippers hav...2024
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• Every NBA Playoffs team, ranked by chances to win 2024 championship

Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports Let’s rank the 16 teams in the 2024 NBA Playoffs by their championship chances. The 2024 NBA Playoffs don’t exactly feel wide open. There’s a superpower hanging over both the Western Conference and the Eastern Conference as the playoffs begin, but at this point NBA fans should know anything can happen in the postseason. Last year saw a wild run of upsets with the ...2024
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• Russell Westbrook has found perfect, chaotic harmony with the Clippers

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Russell Westbrook is fitting in by being himself in the exact way the Clippers needed. Move over, Myers & Briggs, you had a good run, asking NBA fans to visualize a league without Russell Westbrook is, to my mind, a more psychologically telling exercise. Some will immediately picture that ‘Society If’ meme, a utopia of crystalline towers, green spa...2024
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• Rockets offered Jalen Green, draft picks to Nets for Mikal Bridges, but were turned down

Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images The Nets made a massive mistake turning down Rockets trade offer involving Jalen Green and Mikal Bridges. The Houston Rockets reportedly offered the Brooklyn Nets a blockbuster deal that would have sent Mikal Bridges to Houston and returned Jalen Green and draft picks to Brooklyn. The Nets turned down the offer at the trade deadline, according to NBA inside...2024
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• Clippers’ James Harden Dealing With Shoulder Injury

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is dealing with a left shoulder injury. The former NBA MVP is being listed as questionable to face the Chicago Bulls. The LA Clippers report that Kawhi Leonard (thoracic spasms) and James Harden (left shoulder strain) are questionable for tomorrow at Chicago Paul George is unlisted. Bulls are in […] The post Clippers’ James Harden Dealing Wi...2024
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• Tyrese Maxey embraces leadership role in Joel Embiid’s absence: ‘I feel I was made for this’
Not too long ago, the 76ers was a star-studded roster which boasted the likes of Ben Simmons and James Harden. Now that both of those guards are gone, and Joel Embiid has fallen to injury, only Tyrese Maxey remains standing in Philadelphia. The young athlete has taken on the role of leading the team while […] The post Tyrese Maxey embraces leadership role in Joel Embiid’s absence: R...2024
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• Why Oklahoma City Thunder Are the NBA's Most Unsolvable Puzzle
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• Chris Bosh Turned Down Houston Rockets to Avoid More Big 3 Pressure
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"This is the funniest thing to happen this season Throughout his career, Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden has never been known for his defense."

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"76ers guard James Harden and Nets center Nic Claxton were both ejected from Thursday’s Game 3 in Brooklyn."

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"The Nets are trading James Harden to the 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round draft picks, sources tell ESPN."

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"James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets had a frustrating 2020-21 NBA season."

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"NBA Star Power Index: LeBron James, Anthony Davis peaking for Lakers; James Harden fading in fourth quarters"

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"The Rockets will file a protest of Tuesday's loss to the Spurs due to a James Harden dunk that should've counted, sources told ESPN."

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"Houston's James Harden, Trevor Ariza and Gerald Green pushed into the LA Clippers' locker room Monday night looking to confront Austin Rivers after the Rockets' 113-102 loss, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski."

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"The post James Harden And Mario Chalmers Scuffle in Grizzlies Win appeared first on SLAMonline."

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"Kobe Bryant scored 35 points in his third-to-last game, but James Harden responded with 40 to lead Houston past the Lakers."

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" Thompson also said Chicago's Jimmy Butler and Houston's James Harden were in the mix for best shooting guard in the league."

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"Houston Rockets star James Harden needed some help to get past three defenders on the court while blindfolded."

• Rockets Offered Nets Their Own Picks Back In Exchange For Suns' Picks
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• Rockets Likely To Shop Third Overall Pick
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• Clippers Notes: Future Skepticism, Westbrook, Lue, Championship Window
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• Lawrence Frank calls Clippers season another 'lost opportunity'
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• Reload or Rebuild? What will the Suns, Lakers and every other first-round loser do now?
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• Clippers Have Made Multiple Extension Offers To Paul George Below Max

The Los Angeles Clippers would like to retain both Paul George and James Harden this offseason, but so far they have tried to do at a discount. The Clippers signed Kawhi Leonard to a discounted extension worth $152.4 million over three years. "This Clippers team fully intends to keep this group together, they want to bring back Paul George as a free agent or give him an extension, but they have no...2024
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• Paul George Hasn't Begun Considering Free Agent Decision

The Los Angeles Clippers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs on Friday and enter an uncertain offseason with Paul George and James Harden becoming free agents. While Kawhi Leonard has already signed an extension with the Clippers, he was unavailable or the majority of the series, leaving the team in a diminished state. George was asked whether he sees himself with the Clippers long-...2024
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• Clippers Notes: George, Harden, Westbrook, Lue, Tucker, More
Even with a disappointing finish in the first round of the playoffs, the Clippers are expected to make a strong push to bring back both Paul George (player option) and James Harden (unrestricted free agent) this offseason, Sam Amick and Law Murray of The Athletic write. Despite failing to advance past the first round since […]...2024
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• Clippers Want To Sign Tyronn Lue To Long-Term Extension

The Los Angeles Clippers would like to retain Tyronn Lue on a long-term contract and it is unlikely a scenario would manifest that would allow him to become head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. "I don't believe it is realistic based on this: Ty Lue still has a year left on his contract," said Adrian Wojnarowski. And the Clippers are determined to a long-term deal with Ty Lue, I'm told. They want ...2024
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• Tyrese Maxey was obvious NBA Draft steal the entire time

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Tyrese Maxey was the NBA Draft steal that wasn’t so surprising. Deuce McBride flashed to the middle of the lane and caught a pass from Jalen Brunson as the New York Knicks’ star was getting trapped on the perimeter. McBride calmly stepped into a free throw line jumper and swished it, giving the Knicks a six-point lead on the Philadelphia 76ers with 29 seconds lef...2024
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• Clippers Rumors: Paul George, James Harden, Ty Lue, Russell Westbrook

The ongoing consensus around the NBA is that star forward Paul George will want to remain with the Clippers as he heads into free agency, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. George and the Clippers were eliminated by the Mavericks on Friday night in the first round of the playoffs, resulting in another disappointing season for […] The post Clippers Rumors: Paul George, James Harden, Ty Lue, Rus...2024
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• Clippers Notes: Harden, Game 5 Loss, Leonard, Coffey
Clippers guard James Harden drew praise for his strong play in the first four games of the team’s first-round series with Dallas. However, in Wednesday’s 30-point home loss, the 34-year-old turned in the latest in a lengthy history of dreadful playoff performances, going 2-of-12 from the field and scoring just seven points in 33 minutes, […]...2024
• Hernández: James Harden delivers a trademark disappearing act at the worst time for the Clippers

James Harden scored just seven points during the Clippers' critical Game 5 playoff loss to the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday, an unacceptable tally....2024
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• Harden, PG & Russ Called Out For Awful Game 5 Performance

NBA Twitter is going off over how bad James Harden, Paul George and Russell Westbrook were in the Clippers’ 123-93 Game 5 loss to the Mavericks tonight. Harden and Westbrook both shot 2-11 from the field, while George finished with 4-13 shooting. Combined, the Clippers trio had just 28 points on 8-35 shooting. Here are […] The post Harden, PG & Russ Called Out For Awful Game 5 Per...2024
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• Tyrese Maxey was obvious NBA Draft steal the entire time
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• Clippers Hold Off Mavs’ Attempt At Historic Rally: ‘Can’t Go Home Down 3-1’

The Mavericks nearly made NBA history as they came back from a 31-point deficit to take a lead with 2 minutes left, but the late-game rally wasn’t enough as the Clippers, led by Paul George (33 points) and James Harden (33 points) sprung LA to a 116-111 victory to even the series at 2-all. “Our […] The post Clippers Hold Off Mavs’ Attempt At Historic Rally: ‘Can’t Go Home D...2024
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• Stars shine in Clips-Mavs classic: 'It was a show'

Paul George and James Harden each scored 33 points, outdueling Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as the Clippers topped the Mavericks 116-111 to even this best-of-seven series at 2....2024
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• West Notes: Clippers, James Harden, Mavs, Warriors
Clippers Star guard James Harden has spent the majority of the year working on the pick-and-roll game with center Ivica Zubac. And man, it sure paid off in Harden’s first game of the NBA playoffs as a member of the Clippers. Harden scored 28 points and Zubac compiled playoff-career highs of 20 points and 15 rebounds […] The post West Notes: Clippers, James Harden, Mavs, Warriors a...2024
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• Pacific Notes: Harden, Leonard, George, Booker, Wiggins, Thompson
Kawhi Leonard‘s absence didn’t hold back the Clippers in Game 1 against the Mavericks, in part because James Harden ramped up his scoring, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN notes. Harden scored 28 points, including 20 in the first half as his team built a 26-point halftime lead en route to a 12-point victory. “I can score […]...2024
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• Harden shows he can 'still score with best of 'em'

James Harden netted 20 of his 28 points in the opening half to help the Clippers build a 29-point lead en route to a 109-97 win over the Mavericks in Game 1. "Still can score with the best of 'em," he said....2024

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• Tyrese Maxey was obvious NBA Draft steal the entire time
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• Dunc'd On: The Weekend Game 4s

New York takes command in another war of a Game 4, Paul George and James Harden provide virtuoso performances to knot up their series with Dallas, Milwaukee fought gamely but ultimately succumbed to Myles Turner and the Pacers, while the Lakers finally played harder than the Nuggets to avert a sweep. What can we take away from 3 blowouts Saturday, and where do we see the Cleveland Orlando series h...2024
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• The Cavs and Clippers both face huge, similar questions in the NBA playoffs
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• Every NBA Playoffs team, ranked by chances to win 2024 championship
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• Chris Paul, the NBA’s mercenary fixer, is ready for another postseason run

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Chris Paul enters another postseason run with the Golden State Warriors ready to yell, scream and execute his way as far as he can, even if it is (again) unlikely to end in a championship. People are incomprehensible. A basketball play is a simple thing, with simple objectives. You draw up a plan and you execute. You teach fundamentals, principles t...2024
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• Ty Lue On Clippers Identity Right Now: I Think We're Soft
The LA Clippers are struggling at the moment. The Clippers have slipped to fifth in the Western Conference, behind the surging New Orleans Pelicans. That has the team questioning their identity. "We gotta find our identity," point guard James Harden said. "Teams are scoring easy on us. Makes it difficult to score offensively. "It's a little frustrating ... I think we're all trying to figure out wh...2024
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• James Harden On Why He Tried to Block Kawhi Leonard’s Shot
James Harden has explained the moment he tried to block Kawhi Leonard’s shot during the Clippers’ 116-103 win over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters after the game, Harden said he was trying to lighten the mood for his team. “Gotta bring some excitement to this team,” he said. “I think these last […] The post James Harden On Why He Tried to B...2024
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• Clippers’ James Harden Played Defense Against Kawhi Leonard vs. Blazers: ‘Got To Bring Some Excitement’

During the third quarter of the Los Angeles Clippers-Portland Trail Blazers game, James Harden played defense on Kawhi Leonard. While Leonard attempted a corner 3-pointer, Harden lunged at his NBA teammate and contested the shot. After the game, Harden explained his viral moment. “Got to bring some excitement to the team, you know what I […] The post Clippers’ James Harden ...2024
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• 6 NBA teams who can win 2024 Finals, ranked

Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images Let’s rank the championship picture in the NBA ahead of the stretch run. The 2023-2024 NBA season is 70 percent in the books. While parity has been a defining theme of this season, at this point the championship picture is fully starting to crystalize. The Boston Celtics are currently the only team in the league on pace to win 60+ games. The West has ...2024
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• Klay Thompson Says He and Steph Curry Are the Best Guards in the NBA
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• 76ers’ James Harden, Nets’ Nic Claxton ejected from Game 3
76ers guard James Harden and Nets center Nic Claxton were both ejected from Thursday’s Game 3 in Brooklyn. Here’s what you need to know: Harden was assessed a Flagrant 2 and ejected late in the third quarter after appearing to hit Royce O’Neale in the groin while trying to dribble past him. Claxton received a second technical foul early in the fourth quarter for taunting after c...2023
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• Is Kevin Durant Still the NBA's Second-Best Player Behind LeBron James?
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• Kevin Durant Says He Believes He Is the Best Basketball Player in the World
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• Kevin Durant's Return Is Just What The NBA Needs In 2015-16
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• Stephen Curry Reportedly Wins MVP Award for 2014-15 NBA Season
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• Dwight Howard Reportedly Unhappy Playing Alongside James Harden
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• Kevin Durant Helps Blindfolded James Harden Score in Commercial
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• Is Kevin Durant Bound for Golden State? Not If He Remains True to Himself
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• Russell Westbrook Records 10th Triple-Double of Season: Highlights and Reaction
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• Rockets Offered Nets Their Own Picks Back In Exchange For Suns' Picks
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• Clippers Notes: Future Skepticism, Westbrook, Lue, Championship Window
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• Report: Lawrence Frank Had To Convince Russell Westbrook To Come Off Bench, Process Was ‘Challenging’ For Clippers

According to NBA insiders Sam Amick and Law Murray of The Athletic, Los Angeles Clippers president Lawrence Frank had to convince Russell Westbrook to come off the bench. The process was “challenging” for the Clippers. “The 35-year-old who lost his starting point guard job to James Harden in mid-November, and who team and league sources say […] The post Rep...2024
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• Paul George Hasn't Begun Considering Free Agent Decision
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• Clippers Notes: George, Harden, Westbrook, Lue, Tucker, More
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• Clippers Rumors: Paul George, James Harden, Ty Lue, Russell Westbrook
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• Clippers Want To Sign Tyronn Lue To Long-Term Extension
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• Clippers Notes: Harden, Game 5 Loss, Leonard, Coffey
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• After Clippers’ Game 5 loss, is the playoff version of James Harden back?
Zach Harper and Shams Charania catch you up on leaguewide news....2024
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• The Cavs and Clippers both face huge, similar questions in the NBA playoffs
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• 5 NBA trade deadline teams who desperately need to make a deal

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images These the teams who need to make a bold move at the NBA trade deadline. The 2024 NBA trade deadline represents the last chance for teams to reload their rosters ahead of the playoffs, or get an early head start on a rebuild before the offseason. With the deadline quickly approaching on Thursday, Feb. 8, there are a number of teams who should be feeling ...2024
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• Jalen Green Has 'Generated Some Trade Buzz' Ahead Of Deadline

Jalen Green has "generated some trade buzz" leading to the deadline, sources tell ESPN's Zach Lowe. The Houston Rockets are seeking their first playoff berth since trading away James Harden after the 19-20 season. The Rockets are plus picks and have enough good young players that it could be difficult to pay them all long-term. Green is averaging 18.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists this seas...2024
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• Joel Embiid hinted he could be next NBA superstar to request trade with cryptic comments
Joel Embiid put 76ers on clock by hinting at trade request. Joel Embiid is firmly in the prime of his career. The superstar center finally won NBA MVP this past season after consecutive second place finishes. He will turn 30 years old in March. There’s only one thing missing on Embiid’s resume at this point: an NBA championship. Embiid’s lack of success in the NBA Playoffs is hard to ignore. He’s ...2023
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• Is Kevin Durant Bound for Golden State? Not If He Remains True to Himself
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• Bleacher Report's Official 2015-16 NBA All-Star Ballot
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• Dwight Howard: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation Surrounding Rockets C
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• Kevin Durant's Return Is Just What The NBA Needs In 2015-16
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• The Case for LeBron James to Win NBA MVP Yet Again
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• Russell Westbrook's 2015 MVP Case Growing Louder by the Day
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