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• 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 […]...2025See more 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...2025See also 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...2025Read 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...2025See more articles 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...2025See more articles Joel Embiid -
• Bruce Brown, Malcolm Brogdon Not Considered Buyout Candidates
Don’t count Pelicans guard Bruce Brown Jr. or Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon among buyout candidates. According to reports from NBA insider Jake Fischer and The Athletic’s David Aldridge, neither player is expected to be available (Twitter links). The Pelicans acquired Brown in Wednesday’s reported Brandon Ingram trade. While Brown has dealt with an injury that’s limited [&#...2025Read about Bruce Brown
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• Zach LaVine Would Prefer To Remain With Bulls Past DeadlineZach LaVine would prefer to remain with the Chicago Bulls beyond the Feb. 6 trade deadline, sources tell Jake Fischer. LaVine is under consideration for his third All-Star Game selection of his career following his injury-plagued 23-24 season. LaVine and the Bulls each wanted to find a trade last season, but the situation has changed considerably for both sides. LaVine has two seasons remaining on...2025Continue with Zach LaVine -
• Raptors 'Very Motivated' To Trade Bruce Brown Jr.The Toronto Raptors are "very motivated" to trade Bruce Brown Jr. before the trade deadline, sources tell Jake Fischer. Brown is on a $23 million expiring salary, but hasn't played as well as when he was a critical part of the Denver Nuggets' title run in 2023. Brown also missed the first 31 games of the season with a right knee injury. When the Raptors traded Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers l...2025See more Toronto Raptors -
• Trade Rumors: Ingram, Pistons, K. Williams, Lakers
There hasn’t been much chatter on the rumor mill about Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram in recent weeks, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). However, Fischer suggests there’s still a chance that Ingram could return prior to the trade deadline from his ankle injury, giving potential suitors a chance to take a […]...2025Check it out Brandon Ingram
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Jake Fischer injury and suspension
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• Jimmy Butler Has Missed Multiple Shootarounds, Requested Select Private Flights Separate From TeamJimmy Butler was suspended seven games for the Miami Heat earlier this month for "conduct detrimental to the team," but the specifics of that conduct was not disclosed. Sources tell Jake Fischer that there had been multiple instances where Butler skipped morning shootarounds and also insisting on private flights separate from Miami's team charter. The crux of the issue between the Heat and Butler ...2025Continue with Jimmy Butler -
• Sixers’ Jared McCain Out Indefinitely With Torn MeniscusSixers guard Jared McCain experienced left knee soreness after last night’s loss to Indiana and underwent an MRI on Saturday, which revealed a torn meniscus, league sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). According to Fischer, McCain requires surgery and will be out indefinitely. Philadelphia confirmed the news in a press release […]...2024Continue with Torn Meniscus -
• Markelle Fultz Remains Unsigned As He Continues To Deal With Injury IssuesMarkelle Fultz remains a free agent despite being part of the Orlando Magic rotation last season and appearing in all seven of their playoff games against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Fultz, however, remains unsigned because he continues to deal with injury issues. Leading to the playoffs, Fultz revealed that he still had small fractures in his left knee. Fultz previously tore the ACL in his left knee...2024Continue with Markelle Fultz -
• Can Lonzo Ball bounce back for the Bulls? | Devine InterventionYahoo Sports Senior NBA writer Dan Devine and Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer discuss the outlook this upcoming season for the Chicago guard - who’s missed the last two seasons with a knee injury. Hear the full conversation on “Devine Intervention” - part of Ball Don’t Lie - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen....2024See more articles Lonzo Ball
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• Terrence Shannon Jr. Received Consideration As High As No. 11 By ChicagoTerrence Shannon Jr. fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves at No. 27, but sources tell Jake Fischer that he received consideration as high as the Chicago Bulls at No. 11. Shannon was a frontrunner for Player of the Year until he was suspended following sexual assault allegations. Shannon was eventually reinstated by Illinois and acquitted in June when the case went to trial. Shannon has maintained h...2024Click for news about Minnesota Timberwolves -
• OG Anunoby Could Entertain Offers From Teams Beyond Knicks In Free AgencyThere is some speculation around the league that OG Anunoby could consider other franchises in addition to the New York Knicks, reports Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. The Knicks acquired Anunoby during the season via trade with the combination of assets sent out and his presence as a CAA client has created an expectation that he would eventually re-sign. But Anunoby's situation is believed to be s...2024Click for news about New York Knicks -
• Julius Randle's season-ending surgery latest tough blow for Knicks | No Cap RoomYahoo Sports NBA writers Jake Fischer and Dan Devine discuss the news that the Knicks forward will miss the remainder of the year due to the shoulder injury that's kept him out since January 27. Hear the full conversation on “No Cap Room” - part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen....2024See more articles Julius Randle
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• Knicks lose Randle until next year, Hornets' coaching search & Jrue Holiday's stellar season | No Cap RoomJake Fischer and Dan Devine talk about Steve Clifford stepping down as head coach of the Hornets, Chauncey Bills and Vince Carter making the Hall of Fame, Julius Randle’s season-ending surgery and a lot more....2024Click for news about Cap Room
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• Curry carries the Warriors after Draymond's ejection, Embiid's return & the Timberwolves sale blows upJake Fischer and Dan Devine discuss the Warriors overcoming Draymond Green’s ejection, the timetable on Joel Embiid’s return from knee surgery, the Timberwolves’ sale blowing up and much more....2024Read about Dan Devine
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• Southwest Notes: Exum, Alvarado, Grizzlies, Rockets
In an interesting story for Yahoo Sports, Jake Fischer describes how Mavericks guard Dante Exum was able to make it back to the NBA after being out of the league the past two seasons. An Australian who sustained multiple major injuries early in his career, Exum only had G League offers in the U.S. and […]...2024See more Dante Exum
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• NBA adds gambling to League Pass, Dante Exum's impact in Dallas & the 5 worst teams in the NBA | No Cap RoomYahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine talk about the Cavaliers’ injury luck, the NBA’s relationship with sports gambling, Dante Exum’s journey back from Serbia and more....2024See more articles Dante Exum
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• KAT's injured knee, LeBron's injured ankle, Pelicans vibe check & early trade deadline returns | No Cap RoomJake Fischer and Dan Devine talk about the impact of Karl Anthony-Towns’ knee injury, LeBron James’ ankle injury, vibe check the New Orleans Pelicans and check in on some month-old trades....2024Continue with Cap Room
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• How Karl-Anthony Towns' latest injury impacts Minnesota's push for No. 1 seed | No Cap RoomYahoo Sports senior NBA writers Jake Fischer and Dan Devine discuss the meniscus injury suffered by the Timberwolves forward, who will be out indefinitely. Hear the full conversation on “No Cap Room” - part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen....2024Read about Anthony Towns
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• Embiid’s knee injury, All-Star snubs, Brunson’s moment, plus LeBron & the Lakers | No Cap RoomYahoo Sports NBA reporter Jake Fischer and Yahoo Sports NBA writer Dan Devine break down the news of Joel Embiid’s knee injury, look for some NBA All-Star snubs, react to a minor trade and talk about Jalen Brunson’s big moment....2024See more articles Cap Room
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• Suns, Pistons, Jazz Interested In Trading For Miles BridgesThe Phoenix Suns have interest in trading for Miles Bridges of the Charlotte Hornets, reports Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic. Bridges is one of up to 10 players that the Suns have interest in ahead of the February 8 trade deadline. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reports that the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons are also interested in trading for Bridges. Bridges has a no-trade clause for this se...2024Visit the page Miles Bridges -
• Cavaliers Not Considering Trade Of Donovan MitchellThe Cleveland Cavaliers are not prepared to consider a trade of Donovan Mitchell, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. There is widespread speculation amongst league personnel and in the media that Mitchell will leave the Cavaliers when he can become an unrestricted free agent in 2025. Mitchell has long been linked with the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets and Miami Heat. Mitchell is originall...2023See also Donovan Mitchell -
• Why the Cavs have no intent in trading Donovan MitchellYahoo Sports NBA reporter Jake Fischer dives into his latest Intel on Cleveland and what they intend to do as the team currently sits at sixth in the Eastern conference despite missing a pair of key players for a significant amount of time due to injury....2023See more articles Donovan Mitchell
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• Cavs Rumors: Mitchell, Rubio, Allen, Bickerstaff
The injuries that will sideline Darius Garland and Evan Mobley well into the new year aren’t expected to significantly impact the Cavaliers‘ plans for this season, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, who says the franchise remains committed to its core of Garland, Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, and Jarrett Allen. As Fischer writes, there has […]...2023See also Darius Garland
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• The end of the Warriors dynasty, Giannis game ball drama & Wemby does it all | No Cap RoomJake Fischer and Dan Devine get together to talk about Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension by the NBA, Giannis fighting with the Pacers over a game ball and the 1st place Minnesota Timberwolves....2023Visit the page Cap Room
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• Does Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension give the NBA flexibility or is it a power grab? | No Cap RoomYahoo Sports NBA writers Jake Fischer and Dan Devine react to the league’s decision to place an open-ended punishment on the Warriors forward for his latest on-court transgression and what it will mean for all involved. Hear the full conversation on “No Cap Room” - part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen....2023Read about Draymond Green