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• Report: Hawks Expected To Trade Trae Young This Summer, Lakers Will Have Serious Interest

According to NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the Atlanta Hawks are expected to trade Trae Young this summer. The Los Angeles Lakers are believed to be one of the teams with serious interest in acquiring Young, who has the same agent (Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group) as LeBron James and Anthony Davis. […] The post Report: Hawks Expected To Trade Trae Young This Summer...2024
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• Lakers To Potentially Have 'Serious Interest' In Trae Young

The Los Angeles Lakers would have "serious interest" in trading for Trae Young should the Atlanta Hawks decide to make a move, sources told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. Sources around the league believe that the Hawks will deal Young this summer, according to Pincus. The Lakers would have to wait until July to make a deal due to a hard cap at the first apron that expires at the end of June. Wi...2024
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• Report: LeBron James Doesn’t Want To Relocate To East Coast

According to NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James doesn’t want to relocate to the East Coast. LeBron can become an unrestricted free agent this summer if he declines his 2024-25 player option with the Lakers. “The Lakers might have some leverage over James. How many teams will have […] The post Report: LeBron James DoesnR...2024
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• NBA Exec Wouldn’t Be Surprised If Daryl Morey Drafts Bronny James To Lure LeBron James To 76ers

One Eastern Conference executive told NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report that he wouldn’t be surprised if Daryl Morey drafted Bronny James to lure LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers. LeBron can become an unrestricted free agent this summer if he declines his 2024-25 player option with the Los Angeles Lakers. “Those same sources […] The post NBA Exec Wouldn...2024
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• Report: LeBron James ‘Wasn’t Happy’ With Darvin Ham When Lakers Struggled Earlier This Season

According to NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, LeBron James “wasn’t happy” with head coach Darvin Ham when the Los Angeles Lakers struggled earlier this season. The Lakers went 6-8 in December and 7-8 in January before turning things around in February by going 9-3. Los Angeles is 45-35. The team will be in […] The post Report: LeBron James ‘Wasn...2024
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• Donovan Mitchell 'All But Certain' To Decline $37.1M Player Option For 2025-26 Season

Donovan Mitchell is expected to decline his $37.1 million player option with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2025-26 season, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. Mitchell would then become an unrestricted free agent next July. There is also buzz in league circles that Mitchell will decline an extension from the Cavs unless the team makes a run to the NBA Finals. Dan Gilbert has previously ...2024
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• Magic Expected to Explore Jonathan Isaac Trade
Forward Jonathan Isaac has been an inspirational story for the Magic, having come back this season following a major knee injury. But Isaac may no longer fit with the Magic’s long-term goals, it seems. So Orlando very well could look into what type of return they may get for him this offseason, per Eric Pincus […] The post Magic Expected to Explore Jonathan Isaac Trade appeared first o...2023
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• Kyle Kuzma has provided the most value to the Lakers this season
While many fans and analysts were focused on Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram‘s development as the two key young players for the Lakers, so far this season it has been Kyle Kuzma who has provided the most value to the team. Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report writes that Kuzma has emerged as the Lakers’ best young talent, especially in the wake of LeBron James‘ injury. As Pincus points out, Kuzma has aver...2019
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• Jimmy Butler would consider Lakers in free agency
Jimmy Butler is ‘open to the idea’ of leaving the Timberwolves to join LeBron James and the Lakers, a source close to Butler told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.While that’s not as definitive as Kawhi Leonard‘s well-known desire to play in Los Angeles — though the Raptors are already taking measures to change his mind — it’s certainly another intriguing avenue for the Lakers to pursue.Butler can o...2018
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• What's Next for LA Clippers Following Chris Paul's Latest Injury?
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• Kevin Garnett Has Found the Perfect Pupil in Trash-Talking DeAndre Jordan
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• Brandon Ingram Has Started Turning the Corner for Los Angeles Lakers
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• Friday NBA Roundup: Warriors' Struggles vs. Elites Are Impossible to Ignore
2017

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• Grit-'N'-Grind 2.0: How the Memphis Grizzlies Finally Joined the Modern NBA
2017

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• When Focused, Julius Randle Is Los Angeles Lakers' Best Player
2017

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• Saturday NBA Roundup: There Is No Doubting Giannis Antetokounmpo as a Superstar
2017

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"According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the buzz in NBA circles suggests that barring a run to the NBA Finals, Donovan Mitchell will decline an extension from the Cleveland Cavaliers and look elsewhere."

2023
"The Toronto Raptors are a "lock" to re-sign Jakob Poeltl, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report."

2022
"Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report outlined […] The post RUMOR: Proposed LeBron James trade to Cavs will have Lakers fans scratching their heads appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2021
"According to Eric Pincus of […] The post RUMOR: The harsh reality of Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell’s future with Wizards after Russell Westbrook trade appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2020
"Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus reported on Thursday that Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari is a player the Celtics are monitoring."

2019
"Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report writes that Kuzma has emerged as the Lakers’ best young talent, especially in the wake of LeBron James‘ injury."

2018
"Meanwhile, Basketball Insiders’ Eric Pincus notes that Bradley, who was formerly represented by Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, could be an option for the purple-and-gold as well."

2017
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2016
"Eric Pincus of the Los Angeles Times offered one possible explanation for Cuban's remarks: It's also possible Cuban simply doesn't feel Westbrook could lead a franchise on his own."

2015
" Michael Frazier, another undrafted rookie, is a 6'4" one-trick shooter with only $50,000 in guaranteed money, per Eric Pincus of the Los Angeles Times."

2014
"He wasn't exactly thrilled with that standing either, per Eric Pincus of the Los Angeles Times: Like all subjective rankings, these are nothing more than opinions."

• Report: LeBron James Doesn’t Want To Relocate To East Coast
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• NBA Exec Wouldn’t Be Surprised If Daryl Morey Drafts Bronny James To Lure LeBron James To 76ers
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• Donovan Mitchell 'All But Certain' To Decline $37.1M Player Option For 2025-26 Season
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• Report: Donovan Mitchell Will Decline Extension From Cavaliers, Look For New Team

According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the buzz in NBA circles suggests that barring a run to the NBA Finals, Donovan Mitchell will decline an extension from the Cleveland Cavaliers and look elsewhere. The Cavaliers are more likely than not to move Mitchell well before he can leave outright as a free agent. Mitchell […] The post Report: Donovan Mitchell Will Decline Extension From Cava...2024
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• 76ers ‘Closely Monitoring’ Paul George’s Situation With Clippers

According to NBA reporter Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia 76ers are “closely monitoring” Paul George‘s situation with the Los Angeles Clippers. George can become an unrestricted free agent this offseason if he declines his 2024-25 player option with the Clippers worth $48.8 million. According to NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Repo...2024
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• 76ers Expected To Make Paul George Significant Offer If He Becomes Free Agent

According to NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to make Paul George a significant offer if he becomes a free agent this summer. George can become an unrestricted free agent this offseason if he declines his 2024-25 player option with the Los Angeles Clippers. “According to multiple sources in […] The post 76ers Expected To Make P...2024
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• Trade Rumors: Warriors, Gafford, Nets, Heat, Murray, Pelicans
In a wide-ranging look at the in-season trade market, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report examines the trade rumors surrounding Pascal Siakam, Dejounte Murray, Zach LaVine, Kyle Kuzma, and several other players and teams around the NBA. Among Pincus’ most interesting tidbits? He hears that the Warriors are very high on rookie Brandin Podziemski and aren’t […]...2024
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• And-Ones: Extension Predictions, Overtime Elite, Hines, Streaming
Of the players eligible for rookie scale extensions in 2023, five have signed new contracts. What will happen with the remaining group? Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report recently explored that topic, making predictions on which players will sign extensions and which won’t. The players who don’t sign extensions before the start of the 2023/24 regular […]...2023
• And-Ones: Washington, Available FAs, Player Tiers, CBA
Exploring possible destinations for some of the top remaining free agents, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report suggests that many people around the league think that P.J. Washington – the only standard restricted free agent still on the board – will eventually accept his qualifying offer from the Hornets. Pincus also confirms that the Lakers have […]...2023
• Kyrie Irving, Mavs Reportedly Had 'Handshake Deal' For Max Contract Before Trade

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks reportedly had a "handshake deal" on a max contract before the trade with the Brooklyn Nets, sources told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. "I hear they had a handshake deal before the trade [with the Brooklyn Nets]. And Kyrie wouldn't have said yes to anything less than the max," said the source. Irving may be eligible to sign a max contract worth $272 million ...2023
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• Report: Hawks could move on from former All-Star after one season

The Atlanta Hawks’ efforts to build a contender did not work out last season, and major changes could be coming as a result. In an extensive story about trade scenarios, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report listed the Hawks as one team facing potential luxury tax issues that could look to cut costs as a result....2023
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• Rumor: LeBron James’ influence will result in Chris Paul trade to Lakers, per NBA execs
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James could possibly have his dream point guard in the upcoming offseason. Per Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus, some NBA executives believe LeBron’s influence will ultimately lead to the Lakers trading for Oklahoma City Thunder star Chris Paul. Here’s just a sampling of what these execs are thinking: “Chris Paul would love […] The post Rum...2020
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• Montrezl Harrell eyeing Hawks as free agent destination?
The LA Clippers may have an unlikely competitor for Montrezl Harrell’s services this summer. Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus reported this weekend that multiple executives believe the Atlanta Hawks could be a free agent destination for Harrell. The Hawks may be dead last in the East this season at a smelly 10-32, but they have a budding young core led by guard Trae Young. They also figure to have pl...2020
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• Clippers have Aron Baynes as top trade target?
Size is one of the few areas in which the LA Clippers are lacking, and they could be looking to address that on the trade market. Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus reported Wednesday that Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes is believed to be a prime target for the Clippers. Pincus notes that flipping Ivica Zubac’s four-year contract for Baynes straight up would work but that the Suns might shy away from a...2020
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• Kyle Kuzma has provided the most value to the Lakers this season
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• Jimmy Butler would consider Lakers in free agency
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• Could Avery Bradley be trade target for Cavs, Lakers?
The Detroit Pistons are open for business on the Avery Bradley front and may be drawing interest from across both conferences.Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported on Monday that the Pistons have made Bradley, who will be a free agent after the season, available in trade talks. Zach Lowe, also of ESPN, adds that the veteran guard could be a trade target for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Meanwhile, Basket...2018
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• Report: Lakers will target Paul George, DeMarcus Cousins at trade deadline
The Los Angeles Lakers could be after a pair of familiar targets this February.In an appearance this week on the Lakers Nation Podcast with Trevor Lane, NBA writer Eric Pincus reported that the Lakers will target Paul George and DeMarcus Cousins at this year’s trade deadline.“I think Plan A is still LeBron James, and that’s probably gonna be Plan A until LeBron says ‘No,” said Pincus. “But that sa...2017
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• What's Next for LA Clippers Following Chris Paul's Latest Injury?
2017

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• Kevin Garnett Has Found the Perfect Pupil in Trash-Talking DeAndre Jordan
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• Could Cavs rebuild be less painful than 2010's tear down?
No one knows what LeBron James will do this summer. Maybe he stays in Cleveland because that is home for him and his family, and the team runs it back after four straight trips to the Finals. Odds are on him leaving, though, so that leaves the Cavaliers in a precarious position. Here’s a look at just what kind of situation the team will be in if its franchise star departs, with an assist from Eric...2018
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• Kevin Garnett Has Found the Perfect Pupil in Trash-Talking DeAndre Jordan
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• Lakers vs. Clippers: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season
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• When Focused, Julius Randle Is Los Angeles Lakers' Best Player
2017

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• Friday NBA Roundup: Isaiah Thomas Proving He's the Only Superstar Celtics Need
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• Los Angeles Lakers May Actually Fight for a Playoff Spot This Season
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• Grizzlies vs. Clippers: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
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• Do the Los Angeles Lakers Have the Best Bench in the NBA?
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• Kobe Bryant on Upcoming Election: 'You Know What Candidate I'm Supporting'
2016

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• New Nets Forward Luis Scola Is Not a Fan of New York Rent Prices
2016

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• Can Metta World Peace Actually Help the Los Angeles Lakers?
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• Andrew Wiggins' Older Brother Nick Signed by Timberwolves
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• Adam Silver 'Hopes to See' Kobe Bryant at 2016 NBA All-Star Game
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• Nate Robinson Traded for Jameer Nelson: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
2015

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• Lou Williams to Lakers: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
2015

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• Iman Shumpert: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Free-Agent SG
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• Kobe Bryant Lashes Out at Low ESPN Ranking: 'Bunch of Idiots'
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• Metta World Peace Comments on Style of Play in Today's NBA
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• Could Lakers steal one of Warriors' three stars in free agency?
The Lakers could steal one of the Warriors’ three star free agents on the open market this summer, adding to a group that’s primarily been centered around LeBron James, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report writes. Golden State is currently fixated on making a lengthy playoff run this spring, but the futures of Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and DeMarcus Cousins have quietly loomed over the franchise throug...2019
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• Do the Los Angeles Lakers Have the Best Bench in the NBA?
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• Lakers News: Los Angeles Makes Necessary Cuts in Keith Appling and Jeremy Tyler
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• “Handshake Deal” For Kyrie Irving In Dallas?
Representatives of rival teams at last week’s NBA Draft Combine expect Kyrie Irving to re-sign with the Mavericks this summer, writes Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. Dallas missed the playoffs after acquiring Irving from Brooklyn in a February trade and he often appeared to be an awkward fit alongside Luka Doncic, but sources tell Pincus […]...2023
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• Russell Westbrook, Clippers Could Part Ways
Salary constraints involving the Clippers may create a situation where veteran point guard Russell Westbrook signs elsewhere as a free agent this offseason, as suggested by Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. Westbrook, 34, had a strong showing with the Clippers in the playoffs, and did a decent job coming off the bench with the Lakers […] The post Russell Westbrook, Clippers Could Part Ways app...2023
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• Eric Pincus: Lakers will sign a player on Sunday for the rest of the season
One Lakers reporter says the team will add a player to its roster for the play-in tournament and, it hopes, the NBA playoffs....2023
• Teams Reportedly 'Watching Chicago Very Closely,' Lakers Interested In DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic

Teams around the league are reportedly "watching Chicago very closely" as the Bulls continue to struggle this season, sources told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. "They're so poorly constructed, they need to blow it up," the source added. Pincus adds that the Lakers are interested in DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic, confirming reports from earlier this month. The Bulls could also shop Zach LaVin...2022
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• Lakers’ internal blame game on disastrous season, revealed
The Los Angeles Lakers captured the attention of NBA fans everywhere during the 2021-22 season. However, they did it for all the wrong reasons. A campaign full of underachieving culminated in missing the playoffs. The team’s brass has an idea of what went wrong. According to Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus, the Lakers’ management group of […] The post Lakers’ internal b...2022
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• James Harden trade ‘should be on the table’ for Rockets, claims NBA exec
An Eastern Conference executive who spoke to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report believes the Houston Rockets should consider trading superstar shooting guard James Harden this offseason. The Rockets lost to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2020 playoffs at Walt Disney World. Houston has gotten bounced in the […] The post James Harden trade ‘should be on th...2020
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• NBA exec: ‘No way’ Lakers beat Clippers in playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t do anything to improve ahead of the trade deadline, and one NBA executive thinks thinks that will hurt them come the playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers. Speaking with Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, an Eastern Conference executive laid it out in bare terms, saying, “There’s no way the Lakers beat the Clippers in a seven-game series.” The unnamed executive is no...2020
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• Pacers open to trading either Aaron Holiday or T.J. McConnell before deadline?
More than one rival executive believes the Pacers will be open to trading either Aaron Holiday or T.J. McConnell before this year’s deadline, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. For now, both Holiday and McConnell are regular parts of the club’s rotation, combining for a total of 42.8 minutes per game. However, once Victor Oladipo returns to the lineup later this month, that extra backcou...2020
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• Could Lakers steal one of Warriors' three stars in free agency?
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• Pelicans' plans for Dairis Bertans remain unclear
Dairis Bertans‘ new two-year, minimum-salary contract with the Pelicans will be non-guaranteed for next season until Aug. 1, reports Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders (via Twitter). If Bertans remains under contract through that date, he’ll receive a $150K partial guarantee. That partial guarantee will subsequently increase to $300K if he’s still on his deal through Nov. 4. It’ll become fully gua...2019
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• Donovan Mitchell 'All But Certain' To Decline $37.1M Player Option For 2025-26 Season
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• Report: Donovan Mitchell Will Decline Extension From Cavaliers, Look For New Team
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• Raptors Expected to Undergo Roster Changes; Rockets in Play?
NBA buzz suggests that the Raptors will undergo some roster changes this offseason, perhaps some major ones, as relayed by Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. The Raptors are currently in the midst of a coaching search after firing Nick Nurse, and very well could make personnel changes to fit the new coach’s style and give […] The post Raptors Expected to Undergo Roster Changes; Rockets in...2023
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• The Latest Lakers Trade Rumors
There’s also something going on with the Lakers, so as we approach the trade deadline, here are the latest whispers going around LA. FRED VANVLEET The Lakers have joined the Clippers and several other teams in expressing interest in Fred VanVleet, according to NBA Insider Eric Pincus. Other teams on the list include the Suns, Mavericks, […] The post The Latest Lakers Trade Rumors appea...2023
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• Teams Reportedly 'Watching Chicago Very Closely,' Lakers Interested In DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic
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• NBA executive says LeBron James ‘killed’ Lakers’ chemistry
The Los Angeles Lakers are in serious danger of missing the playoffs, and one NBA executive thinks LeBron James should shoulder some of the blame. The Lakers are coming off a 128-115 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, who played the game without star player Anthony Davis. That’s the shame Davis who demanded a trade before the deadline, was interested in the Lakers and shares James’s agent, Rich Pau...2019
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• Report: NBA execs expect Anthony Davis to be traded this summer
Rumors surrounding Anthony Davis’ future with the New Orleans Pelicans have been circulating at a high clip over the past week or so. Davis is still under contract through the 2019-2020 season, but it’s seemingly likely that he’ll be moved before then. While Davis has noted that he’s happy in New Orleans, the possibility of being traded to a larger market has to be on his mind. Both LeBron James a...2018
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• Kevin Love has an opinion on playing with LeBron James
After signing one star player this summer, the Lakers‘ plan is to land another one within the next year or two. With that in mind, Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com spoke to Kevin Love about LeBron James‘ ability to recruit a second star to Los Angeles, asking Love what he’d tell a top free agent who was considering joining LeBron and the Lakers. According to Love, a player in that scenario would have t...2018
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• Devin Booker's extension could pay him up to 30% of the cap
The Suns used a portion of their room exception to sign De’Anthony Melton to his first NBA contract, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks (Twitter link). Without using that exception, Phoenix would only have been able to offer Melton a first-year salary of $838K. Instead, the Suns were able to bump that figure to $949K. They still have $3.5M of their room exception available.Meanwhile, Eric Pincus of B...2018
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• Report: LeBron would love to team up with Russell Westbrook
Los Angeles keeps coming up as a potential destination for LeBron James if he decides to leave Cleveland next summer, but that would likely only happen if at least one other star came to the Lakers with him. Paul George is the most obvious candidate, but what about Russell Westbrook? Westbrook still has yet to sign the five-year, $207 million extension the Thunder offered him. According to Eric Pi...2017
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