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• Williamson Would Draw “Significant Interest” On Trade Market

On the latest episode of the Hoops Collective podcast, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps briefly discussed the impressive play and potential trade value of Pelicans forward Zion Williamson. Since January 7, when he returned from a hamstring strain that sidelined him for two months, the former No. 1 overall pick is averaging […]...2025
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• Zion Williamson Would Receive 'Significant Interest' If Placed On Trade Market

Zion Williamson has played at an All-NBA level since returning from his hamstring injury in January. Williamson's future with the New Orleans Pelicans was unclear while he was out given his injury history and their place in the Western Conference hierarchy. "I remember Bobby [Marks] and I wrote a story just as he was about to come back and kind of like 'What's coming with Zion?'" said Tim MacMahon...2025
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• Bontemps/Windhorst’s Latest: Nets, Sixers, Zion, Wizards, Raptors
The Nets project to have significantly more cap room than any other NBA team this offseason — they’re in position to open up more than $60MM in space. However, they’re unlikely to take the same approach as last year’s top cap-room team, Philadelphia, which spent big on win-now free agents. As Brian Windhorst of ESPN […]...2025
• Active Offseason On Tap For Hornets?
Although the trade was later voided by the Lakers, the fact that the Hornets were willing to move center Mark Williams at last month’s deadline raised eyebrows around the NBA, according to Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Insider link), who say that some rival teams are wondering if Charlotte will be open to […]...2025
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• Report: Lauri Markkanen signed extension with Jazz with understanding that team would have timely return to competing
According to NBA insiders Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Lauri Markkanen signed an extension with the Utah Jazz with the understanding that the franchise would have a timely return to completion. Markkanen signed a four-year, $195 million extension with the Jazz in August. It was a renegotiation-and-extend deal. “When Markkanen waited to sign […] The post Report:...2025
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• Report: Hornets have no interest in trading LaMelo Ball
According to NBA insiders Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Charlotte Hornets have no interest in trading point guard LaMelo Ball. Ball will make $37,958,760 next season. He signed a five-year, $203 million extension with the Hornets in 2023. “That raises the obvious question: What about LaMelo Ball? Sources said the Hornets have […] The post Report: Hornets hav...2025
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• Zion Williamson Would Receive 'Significant Interest' If Placed On Trade Market
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Showing No Signs Of 'Unrest' With Bucks

The future of Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks was discussed earlier in the season when they started the season slowly. While the Bucks have largely recovered and are playing competitive basketball, they are currently fifth in the Eastern Conference and closer to the Play-In than they are to the top-3. "Everyone knows Giannis loves the Bucks, but I'm here to tell you he loves winning...2025
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• Eastern Notes: Embiid, George, Nurkic, Sims
Following up on reporting over the weekend that suggested Joel Embiid might require another surgery to address a nagging left knee injury, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said during a TV appearance on Get Up (YouTube link) that there’s not necessarily a consensus among the experts the Sixers center has consulted about the best way to put […]...2025
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• Sixers, Joel Embiid Face Uncertain Path As Knee Woes Linger On

The Philadelphia 76ers are walking an NBA tightrope with the left knee of Joel Embiid. While weekend reports suggested another surgery could be on the table, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst poured cold water on the idea that a procedure is a foregone conclusion. “I know that people would like this to be a cut-and-dry issue — […] The post Sixers, Joel Embiid Face Uncertain Path As Knee Woes Ling...2025
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• Joel Embiid Believed To Be Currently On Untradeable Contract

Joel Embiid has had an injury plagued 24-25 season and expects to undergo surgery on his knee this offseason. Because the Sixers signed Embiid to a three-year, $193 million extension before the season, he has gone from perennial MVP candidate to being on one of the riskiest contracts in the NBA. "Yes, absolutely," said Brian Windhorst when asked if the Sixers have a Joel Embiid problem. "Because, ...2025
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• Jimmy Butler Willing To Discuss Future With Any Team Once Deal Close

Jimmy Butler's camp has expressed his desire to the Miami Heat for them to negotiate the best possible deal for their franchise, reports Chris Haynes. Once a deal is in the "red zone" and close to completion, Butler's camp is willing to engage in conversations about his future with any team Miami grants permission to speak with. As of now, no teams have reached out to the Heat requesting such perm...2025
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• Heat’s Jimmy Butler Unwilling To Sign Extension With Warriors, Ending Trade Talks

Miami Heat wing Jimmy Butler has told the Golden State Warriors he is unwilling to sign an extension with the team, ending trade talks between the sides, per NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Butler has been suspended three times by the Heat this season, and with the trade deadline looming, both parties have indicated […] The post Heat’s Jimmy Butler Unwilling To Sign Extension With...2025
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• Jimmy Butler Unwilling To Sign Extension With Warriors

Jimmy Butler has communicated to the Golden State Warriors that he's unwilling to sign an extension with the franchise, which has ended trade talks with the Miami Heat for now, sources tell Brian Windhorst of ESPN. When Butler trade talks began in December, the Warriors were on his list of preferred teams along with the Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks. Butler has appeared to zer...2025
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• Jimmy Butler Likely To Be Traded By Deadline As Heat Reduce Asking Price

The Miami Heat have lowered their asking price on a trade for Jimmy Butler since they began entertaining offers in December and will almost certainly deal him away by the Feb. 6 trade deadine, reports Brian Windhorst. The Heat suspended Butler for the third separate time on Monday after he walked out of the team's shootaround on Monday. Butler is suspended indefinitely and at least through the tra...2025
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• Report: Heat Have Lowered Asking Price For Jimmy Butler
According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Miami Heat have lowered their asking price for Jimmy Butler. Butler, who has requested a trade from the Heat, was suspended indefinitely on Monday after walking out of shootaround. .@WindhorstESPN with an update on the Jimmy Butler saga: – The Heat have lowered their asking price […] The post Report: Heat Have Lowered As...2025
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• How the Suns became the NBA sleeping giant they were always destined to be
Photo by Barry Gossage / NBAE via Getty Images The Phoenix Suns are finally realizing the potential the franchise always had. Near the end of the American Civil War, following early settlements by Native Americans, Mormon missionaries, and Mexican immigrants, a prospector named Jack Swilling traveled south from communities in Arizona’s Vulture Mountains to the Salt River Valley and what wo...2023
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• LeBron James once gained seven pounds in one playoff game
We’ve become accustomed to seeing the slimmed-down version of LeBron James — the one that follows a strict diet, does not drink beer and avoids eating out.But James, even when he was in his prime, wasn’t always lean.The Cavs star hovered around 270 pounds for a good chunk of his career, as he ate what he wanted, and was still dominant on the court.James, however, once managed to gain a whopping se...2018
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• JR Smith Cleared of Wrongdoing in Alleged 2015 Fan Incident: Details, Reaction
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• LeBron James to Re-Sign with Cavaliers: Latest Contract Details and Reaction
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"co/mQcNlH6zSR— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 2, 2025 It immediately led to speculation from NBA figures about if the move is a precursor to a James trade as well, according to Brian Windhorst: Windhorst:That is the discussion that is happening now throughout the league."

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"Kevin Durant should be considered a potential candidate to play for Team USA at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst."

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"Kevon Looney was a late scratch as a starter for Game 2 v Lakers as he came down with an illness just before tip-off, but Brian Windhorst isn’t buying that."

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"But the level of concern around the league certainly skyrocketed when Brian Windhorst had this to say: “It’s not good."

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"Brian Windhorst of ESPN had this to say about Thompson, “The whispers around the league right now about […] The post Klay Thompson injury update will have Dubs fans hyped appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic has tested positive for COVID-19 in Serbia, per Adrian Wojnarowski and Brian Windhorst of ESPN."

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"Trade rumors continue to swirl around Cavaliers forward Kevin Love, with Shams Charania of The Athletic and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst becoming the latest to weigh in on Love’s situation."

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"Kevin Love will likely miss six to eight weeks after suffering a fractured left hand, sources told ESPN's Brian Windhorst."

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"As if things haven't been going well enough for the streaking Cavaliers, they could soon be closer to full strength according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst."

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"Walton played under Jackson with the Los Angeles Lakers, and ESPN's Brian Windhorst noted sources suggest he will be near the top of New York's wish list."

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"And according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Cavs will be looking for major input from LeBron James as they construct their roster for next season: James' foreseeable future is in Cleveland."

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"The 39-year-old free agent is leaning towards retiring from the NBA rather than attempt to sign with a team for the second half of the season, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported recently, via ESPN Cleveland."

• Bontemps/Windhorst’s Latest: Nets, Sixers, Zion, Wizards, Raptors
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• Bulls Notes: Giddey, White, Vucevic, Smith, Phillips
Bulls guard Josh Giddey is an upcoming restricted free agent, and it will be interesting to see how his market pans out. While appearing on an episode of Nothing But Net with ESPN’s Kane Pitman (Twitter link), Brian Windhorst pointed to Immanuel Quickley‘s five-year, $162.5MM contract as something Giddey may be hoping to get. While […]...2025
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• Josh Giddey Likely To Sign For Starting Point Guard Market Rate

Josh Giddey has emerged with the Chicago Bulls recently after a slow start to the season. Giddey, who is represented by Daniel Moldovan and is 22, has a PER of 25.3 in nine games since the All-Star break compared to 15.2 in 51 games before. "The going rate for a starting point guard in the NBA is around $30 million," said Brian Windhorst on ESPN Australia. "He is their starter. If you look at a gu...2025
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• Wolves Expected To Revisit Trade Pursuit Of Kevin Durant

The Minnesota Timberwolves lacked a realistic path to acquire Kevin Durant at the trade deadline, but they still made a few calls to register interest and are expected to make another attempt this offseason. "Another small market team to watch: the Minnesota Timberwolves," said Brian Windhorst on Get Up. "Which Ant Edwards and KD have a very tight connection. Also from the Olympics. The Timberwol...2025
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• NBA Teams Expected To Operate With More Caution Extending Their Own Players

Because the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement has made it more difficult for teams to carry players who are either injured or no longer productive at a large salary on their roster, teams are expected to operate more cautiously on extensions for their own players than they have over the past few years. Evidence of this approach, at least on some level, came when the Dallas Mavericks traded...2025
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• Devin Booker 'Untouchable', 'Doesn't Want To Leave' Suns

Despite the struggles of the Phoenix Suns this season, Devin Booker is believed to tied to the franchise for the longterm. Booker will be one of the players eligible for a contract extension this offseason. "Booker is deemed untouchable and doesn't want to leave," writes Brian Windhorst. Booker and the Suns signed a four-year, $224 million supermax contract extension during the 2022 offseason. Boo...2025
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• Report: Devin Booker ‘Untouchable’ In Trade Talks, Wants To Remain With Suns
According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Devin Booker is “untouchable” in trade talks. The shooting guard wants to remain with the Phoenix Suns, who will likely trade Kevin Durant this offseason. Bradley Beal has a no-trade clause in his contract and he doesn’t plan to waive it. “The Suns have a failing and […] The post Report: Devin Booker ...2025
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• 5 Kevin Durant trade destinations that make sense for NBA’s next summer blockbuster, ranked

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images Kevin Durant is going to be traded this summer. Let’s rank his most likely suitors. The Phoenix Suns are about to miss the 2025 NBA Playoffs with the highest payroll in league history. The team’s bold trade for Kevin Durant hours after Mat Ishbia gained control of the franchise has been an unmitigated disaster, and now the worst kept secret in the NBA is t...2025
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• 'Real Changes' Coming To Suns Roster, Likely Starting With Kevin Durant

There will be "real changes" coming to the Phoenix Suns roster this summer starting with Kevin Durant, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. "League sources believe that there will be real changes in Phoenix coming to the Suns. From a roster standpoint, that likely starts with Kevin Durant," said Charania. Durant was said to be "blindsided" to be put in trade conversations at this year's deadline. ...2025
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• Devin Booker 'Untouchable', 'Doesn't Want To Leave' Suns
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• Bradley Beal won’t approve trade to marquee NBA franchise, according to report

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Bradley Beal is already flexing his no-trade clause. Bradley Beal’s name has been in NBA trade rumors for almost the entire season as the Phoenix Suns have slipped down the Western Conference standings. There’s a catch: Beal is one of two players in the league with a no-trade clause, which he negotiated as part of his max contract with the Washingto...2025
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• Bulls Have Discussed Bradley Beal Trade With Suns

The Chicago Bulls have discussed a trade with the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat involving Bradley and Beal and Jimmy Butler. The Suns continue to seek a trade for Butler and need to find a destination for Beal in order for a trade to be executed. While Chicago's level of interest in Beal is not yet known, the sides have held talks involving him. "We're dancing around this because I've just been burn...2025
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• Suns Insist Moving Bradley Beal To Bench About Jumpstarting Offense, Not No-Trade Clause

The Phoenix Suns' decision to move Bradley Beal to a bench role this week was widely regarded with cynicism as a way to convince him to waive his no-trade clause so they can send him out as part of a package to acquire Jimmy Butler. But sources tell Jake Fischer that it was an attempt to turn Beal into a more aggressive scorer with second units. Beal responded by scoring 25 points in a win over th...2025
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• NBA Notes: Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Pacers, Bulls, Front Office

CAVALIERS Donovan Mitchell‘s numbers are down this season, but the Cavaliers are thriving in ways that go beyond individual statistics. As Brian Windhorst of ESPN details, Mitchell’s points per game (23.7), assists (4.6), and usage rate (30.1%) have all dropped from last year. Despite this, the Cavs have been dominant, winning 29 of their first […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Donov...2025
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• Central Notes: Mitchell, Pistons, Pacers, Bulls
Donovan Mitchell‘s points per game (23.7), assists per game (4.6), shot attempts per game (18.3), and usage rate (30.1%) are all down from where they were last year, but the Cavaliers certainly haven’t missed that production from the star guard, winning 29 of their first 33 games this season. As Brian Windhorst of ESPN details, […]...2025
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• Jimmy Butler Asks Heat For Trade, Open To Any Team

Jimmy Butler has informed the Miami Heat he wants to be traded, sources tell Shams Charania and Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Butler does not plan to offer a list of preferred teams as he open to playing anywhere other than the Heat. Butler will continue to take part in all team activities and do whatever the Heat ask him during this process. Butler scored just nine points in the Heat's 128-115 loss to...2025
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• A Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is the only solution to this impending Bucks disaster

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images The Bucks’ contention window is already closed, whether they realize it or not. Trading Giannis is the only way out. No cliché in the English language is as misunderstood as “rock bottom.” It is a historical phrase, not intended for present-tense use — applied retroactively to the lowest moment of a timeline that has already reached its conclusion. But whe...2024
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• Klay Thompson’s brick fest in play-in could be final Warriors game, but don’t bet on it

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Klay Thompson’s terrible NBA play-in game can’t be his last with Warriors. Or can it? The rapid decline of Klay Thompson was one of the most sobering storylines of the NBA season. Thompson was once the second greatest shooter alive behind teammate Stephen Curry, with the “Splash Brothers” joining forces with Draymond Green to bring four NBA championships to ...2024
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• 'Pressure On' Lakers To Sign Luka Doncic To Extension In Offseason

Luka Doncic was prepared to sign his five-year, $346 million supermax with the Dallas Mavericks, but it remains to be seen what he intends to do this offseason on August 2nd when he becomes eligible to sign an extension with the Los Angeles Lakers for as much as $229 million over five years. Doncic can also sign a three-year, $165 million extension with a player option for 28-29 to coincide with h...2025
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• Luka Doncic 'Seething' At Mavericks Over Trade

Luka Doncic took the "high road" at his introductory press conference with the Los Angeles Lakers when asked about the Dallas Mavericks, but he reportedly is highly upset with his former franchise for their decision to trade him. Upon his exit, the Mavericks spoke fairly openly about doubting Doncic's conditioning and ability to stay healthy to maintain his MVP caliber play over the long-term. "He...2025
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• NBA players were just as shocked as the rest of us about the Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic trade

Image via Rip City TV It’s safe to say that almost literally no one around the NBA expected the Lakers and Mavericks to trade stars on Saturday night. It’s fair to say that the Dallas Mavericks’ stunning decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and a first-round pick might have caught not just fans and media members off-guard, but potentially everyone in th...2025
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• Suns Insist Moving Bradley Beal To Bench About Jumpstarting Offense, Not No-Trade Clause
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• Jimmy Butler’s agent and Shams Charania are beefing in the media over new trade rumors

Jimmy Butler’s agent blasted Shams Charania after trade rumors, and the ESPN reporter fired back. NBA trade season is approaching starting Dec. 15 when newly signed players can be dealt, and that means Shams Charania is working overtime. The long-time NBA insider is in his first season at ESPN after replacing the legend Adrian Wojnarowski, and he reported the first big name to come onto the market...2024
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• A Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is the only solution to this impending Bucks disaster
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• Bronny James won’t play in G League road games, and his Lakers experience is already getting weird

Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Bronny’s G League assignment comes with the star treatment. The Lakers drafting Bronny James was always going to become a sideshow for Los Angeles this season when it came to LeBron, but new information about Bronny’s G League assignment is beyond the pale. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reports that the Lakers rookie is getting phenomenal star treatme...2024
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• Luka Doncic’s dad fires sarcastic shot at ESPN reporter over ‘difficult person’ comment on Mavs star
A lot has been said about the rumored negative attitude and leadership of Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, but the father of the Mavs playmaker hinted that what the media say is often far from the truth. NBA ESPN insider Brian Windhorst recently insinuated that Luka might be the problem of the Mavs, saying that […] The post Luka Doncic’s dad fires sarcastic shot at ESPN reporter over...2021
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• Rumor: Knicks’ ‘approval rating’ among players is awful
If you didn’t think it was possible for things to get any worse for the New York Knicks, you have been proven wrong. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Knicks’ approval rating is very low at the moment, which he calls “devastating” for their chances to lure free agents moving forward: "The Knicks … […] The post Rumor: Knicks’ ‘approval rat...2020
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• John Beilein not expected to coach Cavs beyond this season
John Beilein is not expected to remain the Cavaliers‘ head coach beyond the end of the 2019-20 season, according to a report from Shams Charania, Kelsey Russo, and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic. The Athletic’s report indicates that the terms and timing of Beilein’s departure aren’t known, but “momentum is building toward his exit.” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Brian Windhorst suggest that the Cavs ...2020
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• LeBron James Reportedly Expected to Influence Cavaliers' Free-Agency Spending
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• Windhorst: Why Curry is the future
Sure, LeBron James owns the NBA right now, but the future looks like it could be in Steph Curry's hands, writes Brian Windhorst....2015
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• Mo Williams to Cavaliers: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Russell Westbrook Reportedly Will Consider Signing with New York Knicks in 2017
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• Report: Ray Allen is leaning toward retirement
There likely are a number of NBA teams that would love to have Ray Allen’s services. Unfortunately, it appears they all might be out of luck. The 39-year-old free agent is leaning towards retiring from the NBA rather than attempt to sign with a team for the second half of the season, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported recently, via ESPN Cleveland. Allen last played for the Miami Heat, joining the c...2014
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• LeBron James Jr. Reportedly Has Scholarship Offers from Duke, Kentucky
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• Sources: George could return within a week
The Indiana Pacers are targeting Paul George's return within the next week, multiple sources told ESPN's Brian Windhorst....2015
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• Dwyane Wade Rumors: Cavaliers Reportedly 'An Option' for Heat SG
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• Report: LeBron a ‘long-shot’ to sign with Lakers, won’t take less than max
If LeBron James decides to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers again in free agency next summer, the one team that we keep hearing him linked to is the Los Angeles Lakers. In reality, Magic Johnson landing LeBron may be less realistic than many believe.In a lengthy piece that discusses some of the storylines surrounding James’ future, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Brian Windhorst reported that it is a “lo...2017
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• Breaking Down Cleveland Cavaliers' Power Forward Position for 2014-15 Season
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• Josh Giddey Likely To Sign For Starting Point Guard Market Rate
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• 5 Kevin Durant trade destinations that make sense for NBA’s next summer blockbuster, ranked
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• 'Real Changes' Coming To Suns Roster, Likely Starting With Kevin Durant
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Showing No Signs Of 'Unrest' With Bucks
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• Devin Booker Wants To Be With Suns For Entire Career

The ways for the Phoenix Suns to turn around their franchise currently looks bleak and are heading towards a trade of Kevin Durant in the offseason, but Devin Booker wants to remain with the franchise for his entire career regardless. "I have to say, I don't think they're going to trade Devin Booker," said Brian Windhorst on The Hoop Collective Podcast. "Devin Booker wants to be there." Booker wa...2025
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• Lakers Expected To Acquire Center Before Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to remain active in trade talks, especially as they continue to target a center. The Lakers were linked with Jonas Valanciunas in the offseason and could revisit a trade for him, as well as for Nikola Vucevic. The Lakers are currently starting Jaxson Hayes at center following their trade of Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic. "No way," said Brian Windhorst when asked...2025
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• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Supermax Contract Could Have $72M Starting Salary
Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could potentially become one of the richest NBA players in history, with a supermax contract that includes at least a $72 million starting salary. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Become Eligible For A Four-Year Supermax Extension This Offseason Worth Nearly $300 Million ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst reported on […] The pos...2025
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• Warriors Reenter Trade Market Searching For Significant Move

The Golden State Warriors continue to hang around the playoff picture in the Western Conference and have reemerged in the trade market this week. The Warriors picked up a big win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday with Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II and Kevon Looney playing well. If the Warriors were to make a major trade, some combination of those players would almost certainly be sent o...2025
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• Bradley Beal won’t approve trade to marquee NBA franchise, according to report
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• Windhorst: 'There Is No Conspiracy' Involving Luka Doncic Trade

LeBron James was shocked by the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to trade Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic going so far as to initially believing it was a "hoax." James expressed how he has no concerns over the direction of the Lakers now that they will build around Doncic. The Mavericks were motivated to trade Doncic because they had doubts he would be able to maintain his status...2025
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• Windhorst: 'There Is No Conspiracy' Involving LeBron James On Luka Doncic Trade

LeBron James was shocked by the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to trade Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic going so far as to initially believing it was a "hoax." James expressed how he has no concerns over the direction of the Lakers now that they will build around Doncic. "We heard from everybody," said Brian Windhorst on Get Up on Wednesday. "We have now heard from Luka. We hav...2025
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• NBA players were just as shocked as the rest of us about the Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic trade
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• Heat are reportedly lowering asking price for disgruntled star Jimmy Butler

After ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that the Heat have lowered their asking price in trade talks for Jimmy Butler as they look to get a deal done ahead of next Thursday’s deadline, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald hears that the team has begun to show more willingness to consider taking on salary beyond 2025-26 as long as the contract isn’t “outrageous.”...2025
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• The Suns’ bizarre, desperate Jazz trade is really about Jimmy Butler

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images The Suns and Jazz made a small trade on Tuesday, but a deal that might just be setting up a much larger deal for disgruntled Heat star Jimmy Butler. On Tuesday, the Utah Jazz and the Phoenix Suns completed a trade that is fairly bizarre on its face, leaving us all channeling our inner Brian Windhorst and asking the question: “What is going...2025
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• A Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is the only solution to this impending Bucks disaster
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• Jazz Guard Horton-Tucker Opts In For Next Season
Jazz guard Talen Horton-Tucker is opting in to his $11MM contract for next season, Brian Windhorst of ESPN tweets. There’s been a lot of speculation whether the 22-year-old guard would exercise the option or test the free agent market and seek at least the non-taxpayer mid-level exception. He ultimately chose to take the guaranteed money […]...2023
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• Stein’s Latest: Green, Kings, Grizzlies, Brooks, Harden
While there’s speculation the Kings might make a run at Draymond Green in free agency, it would be shocking if Green didn’t re-sign with the Warriors, Marc Stein reports in his latest Substack post. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst floated the idea that Sacramento could pursue Green with the additional cap space it opened up by shedding […]...2023
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• Chris Paul reportedly could be headed back to the Clippers
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Chris Paul could be headed to the Clippers, but Washington is still weighing its options according to reports. Once news broke that future Hall of Fame inductee Chris Paul had been traded to the Washington Wizards, a team in rebuilding mode, speculation began on where he would end up. Every contending team outside the Nuggets was rumored to be interested in th...2023
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• NBA rumors: Wizards selling low on Beal, one contender in, two others firmly out
Bradley Beal is the center of all the latest NBA rumors. Here’s the buzz on the trade price and possible suitors in the Eastern Conference. NBA rumors: Bradley Beal might not be traded for a big haul due to multiple factors According to Brian Windhorst, Bradley Beal will be traded for a “fraction” of what […] NBA rumors: Wizards selling low on Beal, one contender in, two ot...2023
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