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• Report: Kyrie Irving, James Harden Expected To Remain With Mavericks, Clippers
According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Kyrie Irving and James Harden are expected to remain with the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers, respectively. Irving and Harden have player options for next season, but both All-Stars are expected to sign new contracts with their current team. “No one, to be clear, is forecasting […] The post Report: Kyrie Irving, James ...2025
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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 […]...2025
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• Celtics Face Challenges If Looking To Trade Jrue Holiday
The Boston Celtics will not find it easy to trade two-time NBA champion Jrue Holiday. This is according to the latest from Jake Fischer for The Stein Line. There’s no doubting the impressive resume and HIS status as one of the league’s premier defenders. Despite that, executives believe Holiday’s age and contract will make him […] The post Celtics Face Challenges If Looking...2025
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• 76ers Expected To Hear Offers For No. 3 Pick, Keep Paul George
The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to at least listen to offers that involve them trading down from the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The People’s Insider Jake Fischer reported for The Stein Line. Fischer’s report also stated while the above conversation is in play, trading out of the draft entirely is […] The post 76ers Expected To Hear Offers For No. 3 Pick, Keep P...2025
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• NBA Insider Reveals if 76ers Are Planning To Break Up Joel Embiid, Paul George Duo Amid Trade Rumors
NBA insider Jake Fischer revealed the Philadelphia 76ers plans for next season after Paul George and Joel Embiid's damp season together....2025
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• NBA Rumors: Celtics, Jrue Holiday, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Nuggets

Celtics The Celtics very well could look to move guard Jrue Holiday this summer, but hey, good luck with that. Per Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, it may not be so easy. “Multiple rival executives have passed along that, for all of Holiday’s unquestioned championship know-how after contributing to title teams in Milwaukee and […] The post NBA Rumors: Celtics, Jrue Holiday, Lakers...2025
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• Fischer’s Latest: Irving, Mavs, Harden, Clippers, Point Guards
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• Sixers Willing To Listen To Trade Down Offers For No. 3

The 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...2025
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• Trae Young Considered Likely To Remain With Hawks

Trae 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...2025
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• 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...2025
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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...2025
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• Joel Embiid, Sixers Expected To Decide Next Course Of Action Before End Of Week

Joel 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...2025
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• 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 [&#...2025
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• Zach LaVine Would Prefer To Remain With Bulls Past Deadline

Zach 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...2025
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• 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...2025
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• 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 […]...2025
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• NBA Mock Draft 2016: Order of Selections and Final 1st-Round Team Predictions
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"— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 3, 2025 But still, even if that Charlotte one doesn’t convey, “the Kings got more picks for Fox than the Mavs got for Luka” will always be a funny and technically true statement, as well as maybe a future answer in one of your NBA-themed games of bar trivia."

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"Star NBA insider Jake Fischer joining Marc Stein’s Substack"

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"The Suns trading veteran Chris Paul for 10-time All-Star James Harden is something that has been quietly circulated in league circles, Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer reports."

2022
"On Tuesday, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported what has been speculated for months: The Lakers are likely to part ways with Frank Vogel after the season."

2021
"According to Jake Fischer of […] The post RUMOR: Mavs star Luka Doncic could get the help he needs in the form of Warriors stud appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2019
"Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated reports that Carmelo Anthony and Hasheem Thabeet will unofficially scrimmage with the squad."

2018
"The Pistons had originally planned to approach this season’s trade deadline by aggressively pursuing upgrades on the wing, writes Jake Fischer of SI."

2017
"Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated reports on Wednesday that the Mavs have emerged as “serious contenders” to sign Jrue and Justin Holiday, who are both unrestricted free agents this summer."

2016
"The Australian-raised big man is listed at 19 years of age, but according to Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated, sources believe he could be significantly older, which has prompted some teams to remove him from first-round consideration: Per Olgun Uluc of Fox Sports Australia, sources have indicated that Maker could be as old as 24."

2015
"Even though he'll be just 21 years old by the start of the season, the rookie showed a basketball IQ well beyond his years in college—something his former coach greatly admired, according to Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated: In his 17 years of coaching, the 40-year-old [Steve Prohm, Payne's head coach at Murray State] has worked with dozens of point guards."

2014
"Vincent Goodwill of The Detroit News shared the details of how Smith’s contract will count against Detroit's salary cap moving forward: According to Jake Fischer of The Boston Globe, the Pistons tried to trade Smith, but they couldn’t find a willing partner: Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe chimed in with his shock surrounding the move to cut ties with Smith: In 28 games this season for Detroit, Smith averaged 13."

• Report: Kyrie Irving, James Harden Expected To Remain With Mavericks, Clippers
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• Fischer’s Latest: Irving, Mavs, Harden, Clippers, Point Guards
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• Celtics Face Challenges If Looking To Trade Jrue Holiday
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• 76ers Expected To Hear Offers For No. 3 Pick, Keep Paul George
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• Fischer’s Latest: Sixers’ Draft Plans, George, Spurs, Durant, Holiday
The Sixers will listen to offers for the No. 3 pick in next month’s draft, but they aren’t expected to part with it unless they get another high selection in return, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports in his latest Substack column (subscription required). There has been speculation that president of basketball operations Daryl […]...2025
• Report: 76ers Not Looking To Trade Joel Embiid, Paul George
According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Philadelphia 76ers are not looking to trade Joel Embiid or Paul George. The Sixers missed the playoffs this year despite having Embiid, George and Tyrese Maxey. They have the third overall pick in the 2025 draft. “Sources say Philadelphia greatly values the opportunity to add a […] The post Report: 76ers Not Looking To Trade ...2025
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• Report: Kevin Durant Staying With Suns ‘Has Not Been Fully Ruled Out’
According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Kevin Durant staying with the Phoenix Suns “has not been fully ruled out.” Durant, 36, has one year left on his contract. The Suns missed the playoffs this year despite having Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Mike Budenholzer was fired as head coach after just one […] The post Report: Kevin Durant Staying With Suns ‘Has Not...2025
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• Sixers Willing To Listen To Trade Down Offers For No. 3
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• Fischer’s Latest: Cavs, Rockets, Hawks, Blazers, Draft
The Cavaliers avoided the luxury tax this season when they sent Caris LeVert and Georges Niang to Atlanta at the trade deadline in a deal for De’Andre Hunter, which allowed them to duck below the tax threshold by less than $1MM. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), that move was widely […]...2025
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• Fischer: Myles Turner Expected To Re-Sign With Pacers

Myles Turner will be one of the NBA’s marquee free agents this summer, but it sounds like he probably won’t be going anywhere. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), there’s a “rising expectation” around the NBA that the veteran center will re-sign with the Pacers. Turner is finishing his 10th season […]...2025
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• Kings Expected To Gauge Trade Market For DeMar DeRozan
The Sacramento Kings are expected to gauge the trade market for veteran DeMar DeRozan. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported the news on Marc Stein’s The Stein Line. DeRozan arrived in Sacramento last summer via a sign-and-trade and inked a three-year, $76 million deal. He averaged 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists in his first […] The post Kings Expected To Gauge Trade Market For ...2025
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• Sixers Looking To Re-Sign Quentin Grimes, Guerschon Yabusele

The Philadelphia 76ers are confident that they'll be able to re-sign Quentin Grimes this offseason, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Grimes is set to be a restricted free agent. Grimes averaged 22.7 points and 5.0 rebounds after the All-Star break. The Sixers are also hoping to re-sign Guerschon Yabusele. The team expects Kelly Oubre, Andre Drummond, and Eric Gordon to p...2025
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• Trae Young Considered Likely To Remain With Hawks
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• Michael Malone Wanted Nuggets To Trade Christian Braun At 2024 Trade Deadline

Christian Braun has established himself as a valuable starting wing for the Denver Nuggets this season, but Michael Malone previously pushed to move the young player before his breakout. Sources tell Jake Fischer that Malone advocated for trading Braun prior to the 2024 trade deadline during the Nuggets' title defense, preferring to acquire a more established player in return. This revelation adds...2025
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• Report: Josh Giddey to seek deal that pays him $30 million annually in restricted free agency
According to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, Josh Giddey will seek a deal that pays him $30 million annually in restricted free agency. Giddey becomes a restricted free agent this offseason. The forward is in his first season with the Chicago Bulls. “Giddey, meanwhile, averaged 20.9 points, 9.8 rebounds and 8.9 assists in […] The post Report: Josh Giddey to seek d...2025
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• Hawks To Sign Jacob Toppin To Two-Way Contract
The Hawks are filling their open two-way slot by signing Jacob Toppin, The Stein Line contributor Jake Fischer tweets. Toppin became a free agent when the Knicks waived him on Sunday. The 6’9″ Toppin made 16 appearances for New York this season but his minutes were limited. The second-year forward averaged 0.4 points and 0.7 […]...2025
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• Sixers Explored Signing Ben Simmons After Buyout

Ben Simmons signed with the Los Angeles Clippers following his buyout agreement with the Brooklyn Nets. Simmons also received interest from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets. Jake Fischer reports that the Philadelphia 76ers also had some level of interest in signing Simmons. The Sixers traded Simmons at the 2022 trade deadline for James Harden. Simmons had a prolonged holdout in hopes of...2025
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• Alex Len To Receive Interest From Lakers, Pacers

The Los Angeles Lakers will be amongst the teams to pursue Alex Len, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Len was traded by the Sacramento Kings to the Washington Wizards at the deadline and then bought out. Len has appeared in 36 games this season with the Kings, averaging 1.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 7.2 minutes. Shams Charania of ESPN previously reported that Len plann...2025
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• Clippers Acquire Bogdan Bogdanovic From Hawks For Terance Mann, Bones Hyland

The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to acquire Bogdan Bogdanovic and three second round picks from the Atlanta Hawks for Terance Mann and Bones Hyland. The Hawks have been expected to trade Bogdanovic for several weeks. Bogdanovic is shooting just 30.1 percent on three-pointers this season, but is a career 38.0 percent shooter for his career. In 24 games this season, Bogdanovic is averaging 10.0 ...2025
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• The Warriors getting LeBron James and Kevin Durant is the most unhinged rumor of the NBA trade deadline

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images We have finally have an NBA trade rumor so delusional that only the Warriors could truly believe it. The last time Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry teamed up in the NBA, the result was three NBA Finals appearances and two titles in three years. And then, a few years after separating, they got together as part of the USA Basketball Avengers with LeBron Jam...2025
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• The Kings got more first-round picks for De’Aaron Fox than the Mavericks got for Luka Doncic

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images File this under “funny and technically accurate NBA facts.” The tectonic shift of the Luka Doncic trade was enough to quiet all transaction whispers elsewhere for almost 24 hours, but on Sunday evening, word began to percolate that Doncic would not be the only NBA star moved over the weekend, and that De’Aaron Fox was on the verge of having his trade request...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

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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• Charles Barkley: NBA needs to help Tony Snell

In response to a story by Yahoo Sports NBA reporter Jake Fischer, the ‘Inside The NBA’ analyst expressed his hope that a team signs the former first-round pick — giving him ten years of status in the league, and making his family eligible for the union’s premium medical plan -- in order to assist his two kids who were both diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder....2024
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• Pacific Notes: Okogie, Clippers, Covington, Kuminga
The Suns are headlined by the trio of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, with the recently acquired Jusuf Nurkic manning the middle. That leaves one spot on the starting lineup open and, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer, wing Josh Okogie has the inside track for that slot. Okogie’s smothering defense is earning […]...2023
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• The Trail Blazers are cutting the Heat out of Damian Lillard trade talks, per reports

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images For now, it seems like Portland wants to trade Damian Lillard anywhere but his preferred destination. Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers on July 1, just one day after the opening of NBA free agency and less than two weeks after the 2023 NBA Draft. Lillard immediately made it known he wanted to be dealt to the Miami Heat. Ne...2023
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• Pelicans have reportedly been preparing for Anthony Davis’ trade request
The timing of Anthony Davis' trade request caught the Pelicans off-guard, but the franchise has been preparing for the moment since Davis signed with agent Rich Paul, Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated reports (Twitter links). Despite the planning, it’s no guarantee New Orleans trades Davis before the Feb. 7 deadline. The front office is well aware of the Celtics’ stockpile of assets and hopes Bos...2019
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• Report: Cavs signing D-Wade created locker room problems
The signing of Dwyane Wade just before the start of the season led to jealousy in the Cavaliers‘ locker room, according to Terry Pluto of Cleveland.com. J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert were most affected, with Smith fearing Wade would take his starting spot and Shumpert believing Wade would cut into his playing time. Wade did start briefly, before asking to be moved to a bench role. Injuries limited ...2018
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• NBA Summer League 2016: Previewing Biggest Games on Las Vegas Schedule
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Earning 'Greek Freak' Nickname and Thursday NBA Takeaways
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• Josh Smith Released by Pistons: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Cameron Payne Should Get Immediate Opportunity to Thrive with OKC Thunder
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• 5 best head coach options for LeBron-led Lakers if Frank Vogel is fired
In all likelihood, the Los Angeles Lakers will be in the market for a new head coach this summer. On Tuesday, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported what has been speculated for months: The Lakers are likely to part ways with Frank Vogel after the season. Vogel, who led Los Angeles to the 2019-20 NBA championship […] The post 5 best head coach options for LeBron-led Lakers if Frank Vo...2022
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• RUMOR: Mavs star Luka Doncic could get the help he needs in the form of Warriors stud
Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are coming off another forgettable season. It is clear that Doncic needs more help in order for the Mavs to reach the next level, and it looks like this might just come in the form of one particular player from the Golden State Warriors. According to Jake Fischer of […] The post RUMOR: Mavs star Luka Doncic could get the help he needs in the form of Warri...2021
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• RUMOR: Lakers the latest team to join Josh Richardson trade chase
Boston Celtics wing Josh Richardson appears to be attracting attention ahead of the NBA trade deadline, and it appears that Hollywood is among his potential destination. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to be among those showing interest in the 28-year-old Richardson. The Lakers are still struggling to […] The post RUMOR: Lakers the latest team...2022
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• Carmelo Anthony, Rudy Gay linked to Lakers after Russell Westbrook trade
Following the Russell Westbrook trade, the Los Angeles Lakers need inexpensive veterans. Ideally, they’d like these players to defend and shoot threes, but their options are limited. That said, two notable seasoned vets, LeBron James’ old pal Carmelo Anthony, and Rudy Gay have been linked to L.A. Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, while conducting a […] The post Carmelo Anthony, Ru...2021
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• Chris Paul and James Harden Swap ‘Quietly Circulated’ Since Draft Combine
The Suns trading veteran Chris Paul for 10-time All-Star James Harden is something that has been quietly circulated in league circles, Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer reports. It was already reported in Mid May that Phoenix was on Harden’s radar so a Harden-Paul swap could be a feasible option, as Fischer discusses. “And then there’s the […] The post Chris Paul and James...2023
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• RUMOR: Raptors have discussed Pascal Siakam-CJ McCollum swap with Blazers
With the offseason in full swing and free agency just days away, the rumors are at an all-time high. The Toronto Raptors meanwhile will be looking to add some pieces, but they could also part ways with a key player in Pascal Siakam, who butted heads with Nick Nurse last season. According to Jake Fischer […] The post RUMOR: Raptors have discussed Pascal Siakam-CJ McCollum swap with Blazers ap...2021
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• Report: 76ers Not Looking To Trade Joel Embiid, Paul George
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• Report: Kevin Durant Staying With Suns ‘Has Not Been Fully Ruled Out’
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• Report: Cavs Will ‘Largely Stand Pat’ This Summer Despite Losing In Second Round
If you are expecting the Cleveland Cavaliers to make big changes this summer after losing to the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2025 playoffs in five games, don’t hold your breath. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Cavs will largely stand pat this summer. “The Cavs, I think from my […] The post Report: Cavs Will ‘Largely Stand Pat̵...2025
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• Rockets Notes: Offseason, Durant, VanVleet, Whitmore, Sheppard
Even after winning 52 games and claiming the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, the Rockets didn’t see themselves as a legitimate championship contender this spring, says Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). The Rockets, making their first playoff appearance since 2020, knew the top-seeded Thunder were much further along in their […]...2025
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• Report: Trae Young Trade Chatter ‘Has Noticeably Quieted Down’
According to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, Trae Young trade chatter “has noticeably quieted down.” The Atlanta Hawks have missed the playoffs two years in a row. They fired general manager Landry Fields last week. “Atlanta’s Trae Young? The noise on that front, compared to the chatter bubbling in Atlanta after the Hawks’ […] The post Report: Tr...2025
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• Latest From Stein, Fischer: Perry, LaVine, Young, Jones, Dumars, Graham, Horst
New Kings GM Scott Perry won’t engage an offseason teardown even though De’Aaron Fox was dealt at the trade deadline this season, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line report in their latest newsletter. While the roster is lacking a true starting point guard and requires more length and athleticism, as he told […]...2025
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• Latest From Stein, Fischer: Kuminga, Suns Coaching Search, Jones, Dumars, Williamson, Nowitzki
Jonathan Kuminga‘s role in the playoffs will be closely watched around the league as he heads into restricted free agency, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line report. Kuminga never entered the game in Golden State’s play-in victory over Memphis. It’s expected that Kuminga will have at least a limited role in the […]...2025
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• Rockets Considered 'Less Likely' To Pursue Trade For Kevin Durant

The Houston Rockets are now considered even "less likely" to pursue a trade for Kevin Durant this offseason than what was previously thought, sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. The Phoenix Suns will work Kevin Durant on a trade this offseason and plan to "pivot and reload" around Devin Booker. The Rockets own a number of future draft picks originating from the Suns following their trade in ...2025
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• Report: Rockets Unlikely To Pursue Kevin Durant Trade
According to NBA insiders Jake Fischer and Marc Stein, the Houston Rockets are unlikely to pursue a Kevin Durant trade this summer. The Phoenix Suns are widely expected to trade Durant this offseason. With the 52-win Rockets soon to open a playoff series against Golden State, sources tell @JakeLFischer and me a Houston pursuit of […] The post Report: Rockets Unlikely To Pursue Ke...2025
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• Michael Malone Wanted Nuggets To Trade Christian Braun At 2024 Trade Deadline
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• Fischer’s Latest: Sixers’ Draft Plans, George, Spurs, Durant, Holiday
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• Trae Young Considered Likely To Remain With Hawks
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• Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Griffin, Green, Suns, Beal, More
There has been buzz around the NBA this weekend about the future in New Orleans, where the futures of Pelicans head of basketball operations David Griffin and head coach Willie Green appear tenuous, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). League sources tell The Stein Line that some people […]...2025
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• The Warriors getting LeBron James and Kevin Durant is the most unhinged rumor of the NBA trade deadline
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• The Kings got more first-round picks for De’Aaron Fox than the Mavericks got for Luka Doncic
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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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• Report: ‘Growing Whispers’ Paul George Could Be Interested In Leaving Clippers For Pacers

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, there are “growing whispers” that Paul George could be interested in leaving the Los Angeles Clippers to play for the Indiana Pacers this offseason. George can become an unrestricted free agent this summer if he declines his 2024-25 player option with the Clippers. If the Clippers don’t […] The post Report: ‘Growing Whispers’ Paul G...2024
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Bobby Portis, Grant Williams, Kelly Olynyk and more featured in latest whispers

Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images The Bucks and Mavericks talking a Bobby Portis for Grant Williams trade is your most surprising update from Monday’s NBA trade rumors. The NBA trade deadline (Thursday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. ET) is now less than three days away, so let’s check in on some of the latest NBA trade rumors floating around from various insiders around the association. A Bucks-...2024
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• NBA trade rumors: 4 players on the block, and the asking prices for them

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Your latest heaping of NBA trade rumors with two weeks until the deadline. With just two weeks to go until the Feb. 8 NBA trade deadline, the flurry of early deals still hasn’t completely expedited the league’s annual game of transactional musical chairs. Several teams that might be selling are still asking for quite a bit for their players on the block...2024
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• Fischer’s Latest: Blazers, Simmons, Payne, McConnell, Fournier
Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin didn’t appear to be posturing when he recently commented on the status of Damian Lillard‘s trade request, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, who writes that there wasn’t any buzz at Summer League about progress between the Blazers and the Heat on a possible deal. Based on the […]...2023
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