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• Peyton Watson Drawing Interest From Lakers, Bulls, NetsDenver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson is drawing interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, and Brooklyn Nets, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Watson will be a restricted free agent this offseason. The Lakers and Bulls were reportedly interested in trading for Watson at the deadline. Executives from around the league believe that Watson could receive a larger deal than ...2026Continue with Peyton Watson -
• Blazers Held Contract Extension Discussions With Tiago SplitterThe Portland Trail Blazers held discussions over a contract extension with head coach Tiago Splitter, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Splitter is 40-38 on the year after taking over from Chauncey Billups. Marc Stein reported on Sunday that new Blazers owner Tom Dundon is exploring the team's coaching options. The Blazers are also looking at college coaches. Fischer adds that th...2026Check it out Tiago Splitter -
• Pacers Would Likely Draft Cameron Boozer With No. 1 Overall PickThe Indiana Pacers are leaning towards picking Cameron Boozer in the upcoming NBA Draft due to his potential fit with Pascal Siakam and Ivica Zubac, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Pacers would likely select Boozer even if they got the No. 1 pick. Fischer adds that AJ Dybantsa appears to be the leader as the top selection. And while there are question marks around Darryn Pe...2026See also Indiana Pacers -
• Pacers Would Likely Draft Cameron Boozer If They Got No. 1 PickThe Indiana Pacers are leaning towards picking Cameron Boozer in the upcoming NBA Draft due to his potential fit with Pascal Siakam and Ivica Zubac, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Pacers would likely select Boozer even if they got the No. 1 pick. Fischer adds that AJ Dybantsa appears to be the leader as the top selection. And while there are question marks around Darryn Pe...2026Click for news about Indiana Pacers
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• Jazz Determined To Re-Sign Walker Kessler In Restricted Free AgencyThe Utah Jazz are determined to re-sign Walker Kessler in restricted free agency, sources tell Jake Fischer. The Jazz and Kessler ended extension talks in September, well before the October 20th deadline as it was clear they were far apart on a workable number. Two teams that could have pursued Kessler in restricted free agency, the Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards, made trades at the deadlin...2026Visit the page Utah Jazz -
• Blazers acquiring Vit Krejci in trade with HawksThe Hawks have agreed to send Vit Krejci to the Trail Blazers in exchange for Duop Reath and two second-round picks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Atlanta will get its own 2027 second-rounder back from Portland, along with New York’s 2030 second, per Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Reath recently underwent season-ending foot surgery, […] The post Blazers acquiring Vit Krejci in trade w...2026Check it out Vit Krejci -
• Giannis Antetokounmpo injury fuels trade speculation ahead of deadlineThe Giannis Antetokounmpo trade chatter was already heating up. Then came the calf injury. Now it is boiling. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, league momentum had been quietly building toward the idea of a Bucks deal before the February 5 deadline. Milwaukee publicly insisted it planned to buy, not sell. Antetokounmpo himself […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo injury fuels trade ...2026See more articles Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Rival Teams Believe Bucks Are Becoming More Willing To Part With Giannis AntetokounmpoBefore Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury Friday night, momentum had been building toward a potential trade of the Bucks star before the February 5 deadline, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (subscription required). Antetokounmpo said two weeks ago that requesting a trade is “not in my nature,” and team officials have indicated […]...2026Visit the page Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• NBA Rumors: Pistons, Jaden Ivey, Pacers, Onyeka Okongwu, RaptorsPistons The Pistons aren’t planning anything drastic, but they are doing homework. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Detroit has gauged the trade value of Jaden Ivey around the league. Ivey, the former No. 5 overall pick, has been eased back into action following a significant leg injury and is averaging just 16.9 […] The post NBA Rumors: Pistons, Jaden Ivey, Pacers, Onyeka Okongw...2026Visit the page Jaden Ivey -
• Mavs Granted Disabled Player Exceptions For Dereck Lively, Dante Exum Worth $3.7MThe Dallas Mavericks were granted disabled player exceptions for Dereck Lively and Dante Exum on Wednesday, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Lively is currently out for the year with a foot injury, while Exum is dealing with a knee injury. The Mavs will get a $2.6 million DPE for Lively and a $1.1 million DPE for Exum. The team is currently less than $1.3 million under their seco...2026Read about Dallas Mavericks
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• Nets Listening To Offers For Michael Porter Jr.; Looking To Facilitate Multi-Team TradesThe Brooklyn Nets are listening to offers for most of their veteran players, including Michael Porter Jr., sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Porter is averaging 25.7 points and 7.3 rebounds on the year. Cam Thomas, who is currently out with a hamstring injury, is also an often rumored trade candidate. Fischer adds that the Nets remain "eager" to help facilitate multi-team trades ...2025Click for news about Michael Porter Jr -
• Heat Believe They'd Be Good Situation For Ja MorantThe Miami Heat believe they would be a good fit for Ja Morant to rehabilitate his career should the Memphis Grizzlies decide to part ways with him. Morant hasn't been able to stay on the floor consistently on top of any lingering issues he may have off the court or in the locker room. But the Heat and Grizzlies have not engaged in discussions at this time. "I do not think there has been significan...2025See more articles Miami Heat -
• Heat have discussed Ja Morant trade scenariosThe Heat have held internal discussions about a possible pursuit of Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Morant has missed 11 of Memphis’ last 12 games with a calf injury, but Miami continues to monitor the situation as it evaluates potential backcourt upgrades. Fischer writes that the Heat have […] The post Heat have discussed Ja Morant trade scenarios app...2025 -
• Clippers granted Disabled Player Exception after Bradley Beal injuryThe Clippers got a bit of clarity on their roster options this week. The league has approved L.A.’s request for a disabled player exception in the wake of Bradley Beal’s season-ending hip fracture, per Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Beal was diagnosed last week with a fractured hip, an injury the NBA ruled as […] The post Clippers granted Disabled Player Exception after Bradley Beal injury ...2025Read about Bradley Beal -
• Clippers apply for disabled player exception after Bradley Beal injuryThe Clippers have applied for a disabled player exception following Bradley Beal’s season-ending hip injury, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line/Bleacher Report. Beal was diagnosed last week with a hip fracture, and the Clippers expect him to be sidelined through June, making them eligible for the exception. The disabled player exception doesn’t create […] The post Clippers apply for...2025Continue with Bradley Beal
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• Clippers Apply For Disabled Player Exception
The Clippers have applied for a disabled player exception in response to Bradley Beal‘s season-ending hip injury, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Bleacher Report (Twitter link). An NBA team becomes eligible for a disabled player exception when one of its players sustains an injury that is considered more likely than not […]...2025Read about Bradley Beal
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• Pacers Eyeing Trade For Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado
The Indiana Pacers are reportedly interested in making a trade for New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado, a source close to the Pacers told NBA insider Jake Fischer on Thursday. Pacers Hope To Add Jose Alvarado Amid Multiple Injuries Alvarado, 27, is one player who Indiana has had “on its radar throughout his early stretch […] The post Pacers Eyeing Trade For Pelicans’ Jose Al...2025Continue with Jose Alvarado
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• Rockets linked, but not expressing interest in Grizzlies’ Ja MorantJa Morant trade talk isn’t going away. But Houston is not rushing into anything. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line wrote that rival executives have naturally circled the Rockets as a potential suitor for Morant after Fred VanVleet’s season-ending knee injury. Houston needs backcourt creation. Morant is 26. So on paper it lines up. But […] The post Rockets linked, but not expressing interest in ...2025Click for news about Fred VanVleet
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• Grizzlies Notes: Morant, Jackson, Coward, Vibes
The Grizzlies are off to a 3-6 start to the season and have already seen Ja Morant suspended for one game for conduct detrimental to the team. While rumors have started to circulate about teams keeping an eye on the situation, there’s still no indication that Memphis would even consider moving him, reports Jake Fischer […]...2025
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• The Knicks are contacting teams to trade their former 2024 first-round pick
Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Knicks have one of the top rosters in the Eastern Conference. Several teams are dealing with significant injuries. Analysts believe the East is there for the taking. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that the contracts of Jordan Clarkson and Malcolm Brogdon are not fully guaranteed. New York has until […] The post The Knicks are contacting teams to trade...2025Read about Eastern Conference
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• Utah’s Georges Niang (foot) is set to miss at least two weeks due to injury
Over the offseason, the Celtics, Nets, and Hawks completed a three-team trade. In that transaction, Boston acquired veteran Georges Niang. However, the Celtics had no intentions to keep the 32-year-old. They quickly traded Niang and two second-round picks to the Utah Jazz in exchange for rookie R.J. Luis. In mid-August, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported […] The post Utah’s Georges Nia...2025Click for news about Georges Niang
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• Grizzlies to acquire No. 11 pick, take player coming off shoulder injuryIn exchange for No. 11, the Blazers are acquiring the 16th overall pick, a future first-rounder, and two second-round selections, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line....2025 -
• Grizzlies Previously Had Trade Interest In Franz WagnerThe Memphis Grizzlies traded away Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for a pick heavy package in a surprising deal on Sunday after they had been attempting to acquire a star wing for multiple years. The Grizzlies had pursued trades for Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and even Franz Wagner of the Magic, sources tell Jake Fischer. The Grizzles eventually acquired Marcus Smart from the Boston Celtics during...2025Check it out Franz Wagner -
• Celtics Confident In Potentially Trading Porzingis, Holiday Without Losing ValueThe Boston Celtics are exploring ways to reduce their payroll this offseason, with Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday emerging as potential trade candidates. While some league observers speculate that Boston might need to attach draft compensation to move these contracts, sources tell Jake Fischer that the Celtics remain confident they can cut salary while extracting positive value in return. Rat...2025See also Boston Celtics -
• Fischer’s Latest: Irving, Mavs, Harden, Clippers, Point Guards
Before suffering a torn ACL in early March, Kyrie Irving was widely expected to sign an extension or a new free agent contract with the Mavericks this offseason, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who says that perception hasn’t changed since Irving’s injury. However, the veteran point guard’s ACL recovery, which […]...2025Read about Kyrie Irving
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• Sixers Willing To Listen To Trade Down Offers For No. 3The lack of a clear direction for the Philadelphia 76ers with the third overall pick could lead them to the center of league-wide trade discussions. Ace Bailey and V.J. Edgecombe are considered the two most highly rated prospects under consideration at No. 3 after Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper come of the board at No. 1 and No. 2. While the Sixers could listen to trade offers for the No. 3 pick, t...2025Visit the page Ace Bailey -
• Trae Young Considered Likely To Remain With HawksTrae Young appears to have locked his position as the Atlanta Hawks' cornerstone following a strong 2024-25 campaign that has quieted previous trade speculation, reports Jake Fischer. Young's future with the franchise seemed uncertain after the 23-24 season, when rumors swirled about potential roster reshuffling under then-general manager Landry Fields. However, Young's return to All-Star form thi...2025Click for news about Trae Young -
• Report: Several teams backed away from trading for Jimmy Butler due to his ‘histrionics’
According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, several teams backed away from trading for Jimmy Butler due to his “histrionics.” Butler requested a trade from the Miami Heat and was suspended by the team three times during his trade request. A Marquette product, Butler played for the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers and Heat before […] The post Report: Seve...2025Check it out Jimmy Butler
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• Report: 76ers Were Surprised When Joel Embiid Told Lisa Salters He May Need Offseason Knee Surgery
According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Philadelphia 76ers were surprised when Joel Embiid told Lisa Salters that he may need offseason knee surgery. Embiid’s left knee is nowhere near close to 100%. “It seems inevitable that Embiid is going to be dealing with recurring swelling in the knee for some time,” Fischer wrote. “Opting […] The post Report: 76e...2025Continue with Joel Embiid
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• Joel Embiid, Sixers Expected To Decide Next Course Of Action Before End Of WeekJoel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to make a decision on his next course of action with his left knee by the end of this week, sources tell Jake Fischer. Embiid has met with more than 10 doctors for counsel on how to deal with the ongoing discomfort and swelling in his knee. Embiid has already undergone multiple meniscus surgeries. Embiid may not need to undergo a season-ending s...2025Check it out Joel Embiid