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• Hawks Notes: McCollum, Kuminga, Midseason Trades, Alexander-Walker
Hawks general manager Onsi Salah was a long-time admirer of CJ McCollum and was happy to acquire him in the January deal that sent Trae Young to Washington, but Salah admits to Howard Beck of The Ringer that he had no idea McCollum would emerge as a playoff force. The veteran guard is the main […]...2026
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• Not all NBA owners on board with Seattle and Las Vegas expansion

All 30 NBA governors voted this week to explore expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas, but not everyone is on board. According to Howard Beck of The Ringer, at least two or three owners have real concerns about the financial side and aren’t excited about adding two new teams. Several front office executives also see […] The post Not all NBA owners on board with Seattle and Las Vegas expansion a...2026
• And-Ones: Expansion, Sweet 16, Coaches, All-Surprise Team
Although all 30 NBA governors voted this week to formally explore the possibility of expanding to Seattle and Las Vegas, there are at least two or three owners who have concerns about the financial aspect and aren’t thrilled by the idea of adding two new expansion teams, writes Howard Beck of The Ringer. According to […]...2026
• Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumors: Bucks, Lakers, Sixers, Raptors

Trade speculation around Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to ripple across the NBA, with several teams loosely connected to the Bucks superstar. Yes, that includes the Lakers. Appearing on The Zach Lowe Show, Howard Beck of The Ringer said the Lakers are viewed by some around the league as a destination that Antetokounmpo could find […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumors: B...2026
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly would love Heat if Bucks, Knicks don’t work out

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo would “love” to land with the Heat if he cannot secure a move to the Knicks, according to Howard Beck of The Ringer. Beck shared the insight during an appearance on The Zach Lowe Show, noting that multiple league voices raised Miami as a real preference for the two-time MVP. The […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly would love Heat if Bucks, Knicks do...2025
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• NBA insider: Bucks ‘not a contender’ despite Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Bucks have a new look — Myles Turner arrived in free agency’s biggest surprise, Kyle Kuzma came over at the deadline, and Kevin Porter Jr. is set to start at point guard. But everything still revolves around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Howard Beck of The Ringer isn’t convinced that’s enough. “I don’t think the Bucks are […] The post NBA insider: Bucks ‘not a contender’ despite Giannis Antetok...2025
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• Bulls ‘Worked Hard’ To Trade Zach LaVine Before He Got Hurt

According to NBA insider Howard Beck of The Ringer, the Chicago Bulls “worked hard” to trade Zach LaVine before the shooting guard got hurt. No teams were seriously interested in acquiring LaVine, who underwent season-ending surgery on his right foot. LaVine signed a five-year, $215 million contract with the Bulls in July 2022. He’ll make […] The post Bulls ‘Wor...2024
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• Draymond Green '100 percent' thought he'd be traded in 2016
Draymond Green has been one of the key players throughout the Golden State Warriors’ run of championships, but two years ago he was convinced the Warriors were going to ship him out in a trade.According to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report, Green and head coach Steve Kerr had such a rocky relationship that Green was sure he’d be traded in 2016.“He feared the relationship had been fractured, that the ...2018
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• Hawks suspend Dennis Schroder for one game
In a surprising move on Friday, the Atlanta Hawks have suspended starting point guard Dennis Schroder for their upcoming game against the Miami Heat on Friday night.“Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder has been suspended by the organization for one game without pay for failure to report to the team on time after the All-Star break,” the team announced on Friday, via Bleacher Report’s Howard Beck. ...2017
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• Carmelo Anthony, Kyle O'Quinn Ejected During Knicks vs. Pelicans
2017

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• Dwight Howard Reportedly to Sign with Hawks: Latest Contract Details, Reaction
2016

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• After Bending NBA to Their Will, Warriors Find Basketball Magic Has Its Limits
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• Warriors vs. Cavaliers: Game 6 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Finals
2016

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• Stephen Curry Ejected for Throwing Mouthpiece into Stands in NBA Finals Game 6
2016

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• Draymond Green Suspended: Twitter Reacts to NBA's Decision
2016

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• Tyronn Lue Fined for Criticizing Officials Following Game 4 of 2016 NBA Finals
2016

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• Doncic has hilarious goals for when he becomes NBA star
Because he spent the season dominating at the professional level in Europe, many people are unfamiliar with Luka Doncic’s impressive skillset. Even less have gotten a glimpse of the star point guard’s outgoing personality, but he’s sure to endear himself to NBA fans wherever he ends up.Doncic entertained reporters this week by sharing some of his personal goals for after he is drafted by an NBA te...2018
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• Knicks' Decision to Hire Hornacek a Surprise, but Just What Phil Jackson Wanted
2016

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• The Last Days of Lob City? Inside the Clippers' Latest Playoff Demise
2016

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• Kobe's Unforgettable Finale a Perfectly Drawn Portrait of a Unique NBA Career
2016

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• Memphis' Main Man: How Big Macs, Blues City Made Marc Gasol NBA's Top Center
2015

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• NBA Insider: 3 Years After Linsanity, Jeremy Lin Still in Search of NBA Home
2015

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• The Can-Do Kid: Becky Hammon's Incredible Journey from Rapid City to the NBA
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"Appearing on The Zach Lowe Show, Howard Beck of The Ringer said the Lakers are viewed by some around the league as a destination that Antetokounmpo could find […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumors: Bucks, Lakers, Sixers, Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire."

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"According to Howard Beck, Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to play in Los Angeles, New York or Miami if he leaves the Milwaukee Bucks."

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"An Eastern Conference executive told Howard Beck of The Ringer that Donovan Mitchell will leave the Cleveland Cavaliers when his contract ends."

2023
"According to Sports Illustrated’s Howard Beck, LA recently held discussions around acquiring Bojan Bogdanovic and Nerlens Noel from the Detroit Pistons."

2022
"According to the latest report from Howard Beck […] The post RUMOR: Zion Williamson a major target of NBA teams amid uncertain future with Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2021
"Via Sports Illustrated’s Howard Beck: “The fact that […] The post Kobe Bryant’s efforts to grow women’s hoops inspired Stephen Curry appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2020
"“He left Oklahoma City because he got tired of basically not being able to be himself, because of team’s uptight view of social media,” Perkins said, per Howard Beck of Bleacher Report ."

2019
"Lakers owner Jeanie Buss says reports of what her team offered to the Pelicans in an attempt to land Anthony Davis were exaggerated, tweets Howard Beck of Bleacher Report."

2018
"At least that’s the suspicion forwarded by sources quoted in a recent column from Bleacher Report’s Howard Beck."

2017
"Wojnarowski added more perspective: Bleacher Report's Howard Beck noted Rose's unexplained absence was the beginning of a rough night for New York: The 17-20 Knicks are playing better than they did a year ago."

2016
"As pointed out by Bleacher Report's Howard Beck, Walton may have some more appealing offers on the table depending upon which jobs are available: The 27-year-old Westbrook is a special player with five All-Star nods to his credit and per-game averages of 24."

2015
"Yep, after a long time bopping around the top five sellers, the Golden State Warriors shooting guard has passed LeBron James with the most popular jersey in the league, per the NBA:Bleacher Report's Howard Beck tweeted out further details regarding jersey sales during the postseason:You'll note some surprising revelations here, notably Kevin Durant falling out of the top 10, Klay Thompson outselling perennial jersey juggernaut Kobe Bryant and Matthew-freaking-Dellavedova cracking the top 15."

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• NBA insider: Bucks ‘not a contender’ despite Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Grizzlies’ Kleiman: We’re Not Trading Ja Morant

As we relayed on Tuesday, Howard Beck of The Ringer said during a live episode of The Real Ones podcast over the weekend that a team executive told him it’s worth keeping an eye on Grizzlies guard Ja Morant as a possible trade candidate this offseason. When he shared that tidbit, Beck provided plenty of […]...2025
• Memphis Grizzlies Could Look to Move Ja Morant This Summer: Report
Before the Luka Doncic trade, trading the face of the franchise seemed like an absurd idea, but now anyone seems to be at risk, including Ja Morant. The Grizzlies star is a name to “keep an eye on” this summer according to Howard Beck of The Ringer. “I’m constantly checking in with executives around trade deadline […] The post Memphis Grizzlies Could Look to Move Ja Morant ...2025
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• Report: Grizzlies Could Trade Ja Morant This Offseason
According to NBA writer Howard Beck of The Ringer, the Memphis Grizzlies could trade Ja Morant this offseason. The Grizzlies drafted Morant with the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Murray State. An NBA executive pegs Ja Morant as a star to “keep an eye on” as a potential trade candidate […] The post Report: Grizzlies Could Trade Ja Morant This Offseason appeared ...2025
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• Zion-Pelicans on the rocks, new CBA is stifling trades & All-Star ballot reveal | Good Word with Goodwill

On today's episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by The Ringer's Howard Beck as they do a deep on the latest with Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. The two also preview what could be an underwhelming trade deadline and why the new CBA is stifling player movement across the league....2025
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• Zion-Pelicans on the rocks, new CBA is stifling trades & All-Star ballot reveal | Good Word with Goodwill

On today's episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by The Ringer's Howard Beck as they do a deep on the latest with Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. The two also preview what could be an underwhelming trade deadline and why the new CBA is stifling player movement across the league....2025
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• Report: Heat Now Expected To Trade Jimmy Butler

According to NBA insider Howard Beck of The Ringer, the Miami Heat are now expected to trade Jimmy Butler. Butler is extension-eligible this offseason, and according to NBA reporter Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, Butler is expected to seek a two-year extension worth around $113 million. It appears the Heat don’t want to pay […] The post Report: Heat Now Expected To Trade Jim...2024
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• PJ Carlesimo Says He Thinks Dan Hurley ‘Great Coach,’ Would Be Good Hire For Lakers

The idea that a college coach won’t work in the NBA “feels woefully outdated,” wrote Howard Beck of The Ringer. It comes on the heels of the news that the Lakers are set to offer a job to UConn coach Dan Hurley, whose team has won back-to-back NCAA championships. Hurley never played in the NBA […] The post PJ Carlesimo Says He Thinks Dan Hurley ‘Great Coach,’ Wo...2024
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• DeMarcus Cousins Hopes Trae Young Gets Traded By Hawks To Spurs This Summer

Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins hopes Trae Young gets traded by the Atlanta Hawks to the San Antonio Spurs this summer. According to NBA reporter Howard Beck of The Ringer, the Hawks discussed a Young trade with the Spurs before this year’s trade deadline. Has Trae Young played his last game for Atlanta? @BoogieCousins: "I […] The post DeMarcus Cousins Hopes Trae Young...2024
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• Bulls ‘Worked Hard’ To Trade Zach LaVine Before He Got Hurt
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• Lakers’ Trade for Sharpshooter May Implode Due to LeBron Agency Lawsuit
The Lakers desperately need to upgrade their roster but have run into an unusual complication in doing so. According to Sports Illustrated’s Howard Beck, LA recently held discussions around acquiring Bojan Bogdanovic and Nerlens Noel from the Detroit Pistons. Bogdanovic is a deadly sharpshooter who’s averaging a career-high 21.2 points per game on 41.5 percent […] The post Lakers’...2023
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• REPORT: Danny Ainge Could Be a Candidate for Blazers GM Position
Current Trail Blazers general manager Neil Olshey is reportedly under an internal investigation for workplace misconduct. Despite still holding his position, rumors are swirling about who his replacement could be. According to Howard Beck on the Crossover Podcast, Olshey may be fired as a result of the investigation, and his replacement could be former Boston […] The post REPORT: Danny Ainge...2021
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• D’Antoni’s wife jealous of how much coach loves Harden
Mike D’Antoni has coached a lot of very good players during his years in the NBA, but it is quite clear that James Harden is his favorite. If you don’t believe us, just ask D’Antoni’s wife.Laurel D’Antoni spoke with Howard Beck for a lengthy Bleacher Report feature about the way her husband’s coaching style and offensive system have evolved, and Mrs. D’Antoni says a lot of the change is a result o...2018
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• Hawks suspend Dennis Schroder for one game
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• Staff Picks: B/R's Choice for 2017 NBA All-Star Game Reserves
2017

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• Carmelo Anthony, Kyle O'Quinn Ejected During Knicks vs. Pelicans
2017

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• Knicks Reportedly Unsure Why Derrick Rose Was Not Available vs. Pelicans
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• Charles Barkley Explains Why He Dislikes the Warriors' Style of Basketball
2016

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• NBA to Fund Health Care for Former Players with at Least 3 Seasons' Experience
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• Frustration with Westbrook Sent Durant Fleeing, Opens Door to Trouble for NBA
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• Draymond Green '100 percent' thought he'd be traded in 2016
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• D’Antoni’s wife jealous of how much coach loves Harden
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• Report: Derrick Rose told Knicks he had family situation
New information surrounding Derrick Rose’s disappearance on Monday night continues to emerge, with the latest report suggesting the point guard had a family situation and may have returned to Chicago. Rose was an unexpected no-show for New York’s 110-96 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans at MSG on Monday night. Prior to the game, head coach Jeff Hornacek made no specific mention of Rose’s unavailabi...2017
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• NBA to Fund Health Care for Former Players with at Least 3 Seasons' Experience
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• Frustration with Westbrook Sent Durant Fleeing, Opens Door to Trouble for NBA
2016

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• After Bending NBA to Their Will, Warriors Find Basketball Magic Has Its Limits
2016

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• Warriors vs. Cavaliers: Game 6 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Finals
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• Stephen Curry Ejected for Throwing Mouthpiece into Stands in NBA Finals Game 6
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• Draymond Green Suspended: Twitter Reacts to NBA's Decision
2016

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• In Need of Confidence Boost, Cavs Can Take a Few Lessons from Tyronn Lue
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• LeBron James May Never Match the Feats of Michael Jordan, and That's Just Fine
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• Stephen Curry Passes LeBron James in NBA Jersey Sales
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• Damian Lillard Replaces Blake Griffin for 2015 NBA All-Star Game
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• Russell Westbrook Reportedly Will Consider Signing with New York Knicks in 2017
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• NBA Insider: Mark Cuban Makes All-Too-Rare Admission in Rebuilding Mavericks
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• Phil Jackson, NBA's Lord of the Rings, Faces Ultimate Test: Saving the Knicks
2015

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• Kobe Bryant to Retire After 2015-16 Season: Latest Comments and Reaction
2015

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• Why Everyone in the NBA Hates the Clippers
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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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• Hawks Notes: McCollum, Kuminga, Midseason Trades, Alexander-Walker
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• Kevin Durant Wins Magic Johnson Award

Kevin Durant won the Magic Johnson Award for the 2024-25 season, his second time winning the award. The award is given by the Professional Basketball Writers Association to a player who shows "cooperation and grace in dealing with the media and fans." "We're really pleased to honor KD again," association president Howard Beck said. "Kevin has long been one of the NBA's most thoughtful and accessib...2025
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• Jokic’s legacy, Wembanyama’s future with Spurs & concerns for Suns & Clippers | Good Word with Goodwill

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Howard Beck from The Ringer to talk about the new All-NBA voting system, Jokic’s legacy (when he wins MVP #3), Wembanyama’s future with the Spurs and which playoff teams they’re worried about....2024
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• Clippers Expected ‘To Go All Out To Keep’ Paul George, James Harden

According to NBA insider Howard Beck of The Ringer, the Los Angeles Clippers are expected to go all out to keep Paul George and James Harden regardless of how they fare in the 2024 playoffs. George can become an unrestricted free agent this summer if he declines his 2024-25 player option, while Harden will become […] The post Clippers Expected ‘To Go All Out To Keep’ Paul G...2024
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• With LeBron back, can the Lakers feel confident heading towards the playoffs? | Ball Don't Lie
Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Vincent Goodwill is joined by Howard Beck on the latest episode of “Good Word with Goodwill” on the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast to discuss L.A.'s path forward with its superstar back in the lineup and if the team can challenge anyone in the Western Conference. Subscribe to Ball Don't Lie on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen....2023
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• Kobe Bryant’s efforts to grow women’s hoops inspired Stephen Curry
With the one-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s death on Tuesday, athletes across the world are speaking out on the legendary basketball star. While commemorating Bryant’s legacy, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors shared how Bryant’s efforts to grow the WNBA and women’s hoops in general inspired him. Via Sports Illustrated’s Howard Beck: “The fact that […...2021
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• Mark Cuban hopeful season will eventually resume
Appearing Thursday morning on ESPN’s "Get Up" (video link), Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said that the NBA remains hopeful that the 2019-20 season can resume at some point, rather than being cancelled altogether. “Hopefully, this virus runs its course over the next 60 days or so, and at that point we can start making decisions about does the NBA play games, what our schedule looks like, how we would...2020
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• Bucks GM is convincing in shooting down Eric Bledsoe trade talk
After a report this week suggested the Bucks would be willing to trade starting point guard Eric Bledsoe, Bucks GM Jon Horst told Howard Beck of Bleacher Report in no uncertain terms that’s not the case. “We have not talked to any teams about trading (Bledsoe), since the day that we traded for him,” Horst said. “And I think it’s evident, pretty strongly, in the fact that we extended Eric, what he ...2020
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• Bucks vehemently deny star guard Eric Bledsoe is on the trade block
The Milwaukee Bucks, who have the best record in the NBA at 39-6, seem to have the foundation for a run at multiple NBA titles over the next several seasons. This has not stopped rumors from circulating that the Bucks might look to move on from starting point guard Eric Bledsoe ahead of next month’s NBA trade deadline. Milwaukee general manager Jon Horst is now flatly denying those rumors “We have...2020
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• Could Lakers steal one of Warriors' three stars in free agency?
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumors: Bucks, Lakers, Sixers, Raptors
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• Report: Kevin Durant to Knicks is ‘done’
There has been endless speculation about what Kevin Durant will do this summer when he becomes an NBA free agent, and many have linked him to the New York Knicks. Smoke is rising in thick billows as it concerns this rumor now. On Wednesday, Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report told Colin Cowherd that “From everything I’ve heard, it’s done. Yes, he’s leaving… If he so much as gets [the Knicks] into the Co...2019
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• Staff Picks: B/R's Choice for 2017 NBA All-Star Game Reserves
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• Carmelo Anthony Says Knicks Had 'A Chance' to Sign Dwyane Wade
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• Carmelo Anthony Says Knicks Had 'A Chance' to Sign Dwyane Wade
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• Dwight Howard: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Rockets Star's Future
2016

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• Knicks' Decision to Hire Hornacek a Surprise, but Just What Phil Jackson Wanted
2016

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• The Last Days of Lob City? Inside the Clippers' Latest Playoff Demise
2016

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• Kobe's Unforgettable Finale a Perfectly Drawn Portrait of a Unique NBA Career
2016

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• LeBron James Comments on Warriors' Pursuit of Bulls' Regular-Season Wins Record
2016

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