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• Report: Rockets View Trading For Zion Williamson ‘Too Risky’
According to Sam Amick and Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the Houston Rockets view trading for Zion Williamson as “too risky.” Williamson has played in just 45% of his possible games with the New Orleans Pelicans since being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The lefty has never played in a […] The post Report: Rockets View Trading For Zion Williamson ‘Too Risky̵...2025
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• Rockets Don’t Plan To Pursue Kevin Durant, Devin Booker
If the Rockets make a major trade this summer, it probably won’t be with the Suns, sources tell Kelly Iko and Sam Amick of The Athletic. Houston has frequently been mentioned as a potential landing spot for Kevin Durant, who’s expected to be one of the top names on this year’s trade market. Iko and […]...2025
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• Report: Kevin Durant Interested In Getting Traded To Rockets, Houston Has ‘Significant Reservations’
According to Kelly Iko and Sam Amick of The Athletic, Kevin Durant is interested in getting traded to the Houston Rockets. However, the Rockets have “significant reservations” about trading for the Phoenix Suns star. “While Durant is widely seen as the most attainable of that group, and he is known to be very interested in […] The post Report: Kevin Durant Interested ...2025
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• Report: Rockets No Longer Interested In Devin Booker, Still Have Faith In Jalen Green
According to Sam Amick and Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the Houston Rockets are no longer interested in trading for Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. The Rockets will have faith in Jalen Green, who struggled in the first round of the 2025 playoffs against the Golden State Warriors. “The Rockets have previously held serious interest […] The post Report: Rockets No Longer Intere...2025
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• Rockets In Search Of ‘Elite Offensive Engine’

The Rockets will need more from Jalen Green in Game 5 against Golden State if they want to stave off elimination on Wednesday, writes Kelly Iko of The Athletic. As Iko details, an aggressive Warriors defensive game plan has been a problem for Green, who went off for 38 points in Houston’s Game 2 win […]...2025
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• Rockets’ Amen Thompson Needs MRI For Injured Left Ankle
Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson requires an MRI after injuring his left ankle against the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday night. Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported the update. In the fourth quarter, Thompson drove and pulled up for a jumper when he landed on Pelicans’ center Karlo Matkovic’s foot. He finished the game with 15 […] The post Rockets’ Amen Thompson Needs MR...2025
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• Rockets’ Thompson Injures Ankle, Will Undergo MRI

Rockets wing Amen Thompson, who turned his left ankle during the fourth quarter of the team’s blowout win over New Orleans on Saturday, will undergo an MRI to assess the severity of the injury, a source tells Kelly Iko of The Athletic (Twitter link). The injury occurred as Thompson drove into the lane and attempted […]...2025
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• Rockets Notes: Sengun, Play-In, Landale, Brooks
Rockets center Alperen Sengun‘s breakout campaign was cut short after after suffering a right ankle injury in March, but he firmly established himself as Houston’s star, Kelly Iko of The Athletic writes. Not only is he Houston’s best player, but Iko asserts he may just be the most important as the Rockets continue to transition […]...2024
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• West Notes: Rockets, Steven Adams, Grizzlies, Blazers

Rockets The Rockets’ trade for center Steven Adams was about beefing up the frontline for coach Ime Udoka, per Kelly Iko and John Hollinger of The Athletic. Adams won’t be available until next season, thanks to ACL surgery, but when he does join, he’ll be reunited with former Memphis teammate and current Rockets forward Dillon […] The post West Notes: Rockets, Steven Adams,...2024
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• Southwest Notes: Brooks, Udoka, Wembanyama, Grizzlies, Williams
Dillon Brooks will be back in the Rockets‘ lineup for tonight’s game at Boston, tweets Kelly Iko of The Athletic. The defensive specialist has been out of action since December 26 due to a right abdominal oblique injury. He won’t be on a minutes restriction, according to Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle (Twitter link). […]...2024
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• Rockets Rumors: Coaches, VanVleet, Lopez, C. Johnson, Brooks
The Rockets are in strong pursuit of Celtics assistant coach Aaron Miles, who worked under Ime Udoka until he was suspended by Boston before the 2022/23 season started, Kelly Iko reports in his latest mailbag for The Athletic. Sources tell Iko that Udoka, who was hired by Houston after the team declined its option on […]...2023
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• BREAKING: Rockets rookie Jalen Green suffers injury; out for rest of game vs Raptors
The Houston Rockets got a bit of a scare on Thursday after it was revealed that rookie sensation Jalen Green has been ruled out for the remainder of their Summer League matchup against the Toronto Raptors. According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the 19-year-old is dealing with a hamstring problem and won’t be able […] The post BREAKING: Rockets rookie Jalen Green suffers injury; out fo...2021
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• Rockets’ Victor Oladipo’s hopeful return date from foot injury revealed
The Houston Rockets are hopeful that guard Victor Oladipo may return to the court as early as Monday, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. The Rockets will host the Chicago Bulls at the Toyota Center on Feb. 22. #Rockets hopeful of a Victor Oladipo return as early as Monday vs Chicago, sources tell @TheAthletic. […] The post Rockets’ Victor Oladipo’s hopeful return date from f...2021
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• How Russell Westbrook’s return will bolster Rockets vs. Thunder
Houston Rockets All-Star Russell Westbrook has been cleared to play in Saturday’s Game 5 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Brodie was dealing with a quad injury, but he’s recovered enough to rejoin his teammates, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. So… what does Westbrook’s return mean for the Rockets and their chances […] The post How Russell Westbro...2020
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• Nene to miss at least two weeks due to right calf strain
Rockets big man Nene will miss at least two weeks of action due to a right calf strain, the team announced on Thursday (Twitter link). Nene underwent an MRI on Wednesday after feeling additional pain caused by the injury. Nene, a 17-year NBA veteran, experienced a setback this week and re-aggravated his calf, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko (Twitter link). It’s possible that he winds up bein...2018
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"Cross the Rockets off the list of potential suitors for De’Aaron Fox, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko."

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"signed with PAOK in the Greek Basketball League for the rest of the season, sources told Shams Charania and Kelly Iko of The Athletic."

2023
"Magic forward Paolo Banchero, the Number 1 overall pick of last June’s draft, is looking like a strong favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award, according to Kelly Iko, Eric Nehm and Josh Robbins of The Athletic."

2022
"Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported on Monday that the […] The post How Heat can acquire Christian Wood from Rockets at the deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the 19-year-old is dealing with a hamstring problem and won’t be able […] The post BREAKING: Rockets rookie Jalen Green suffers injury; out for rest of game vs Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2020
"Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook will return to the lineup for a crucial Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko."

2019
"The Houston Rockets plan to re-sign big man Nene, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports."

2018
"Ryan Anderson will be a trade candidate once again this offseason, according to Kelly Iko of Rockets Wire, who hears from two sources with knowledge of the Rockets’ thinking that GM Daryl Morey is “intent on moving” Anderson."

2017
"ESPN’s Kelly Iko spoke with ex-Houston Rocket Josh Smith at James Harden’s charity basketball event over the weekend, and Smith said that he is “very interested” in a return to the team."

• Cody Zeller Not Expected To Suit Up For Rockets

Cody Zeller is not expected to play for the Houston Rockets this season, sources told Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Zeller was traded to the Rockets in early February, allowing the Hawks to fall below the luxury tax. The 32-year-old has yet to play this season. Zeller is in the first year of a three-year, $11 million contract. The last two years are non-guaranteed....2025
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• Rockets Aren’t Interested In De’Aaron Fox Deal
Cross the Rockets off the list of potential suitors for De’Aaron Fox, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko. With the revelation that the Kings might consider dealing their leading scorer before next week’s deadline, Houston has been mentioned as a potential landing spot. However, Iko hears the Rockets aren’t interested in making a major move […]...2025
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• Rockets Not Interested In Pursuing De'Aaron Fox Trade At Deadline

The Houston Rockets will not change course from their plans and pursue a trade for De'Aaron Fox ahead of the trade deadline, even if the Sacramento Kings make him available, sources tell Kelly Iko of The Athletic. The Rockets have been pleased with the growth of their team this season and intend to let it continue into the playoffs. Houston could reassess their position in the offseason for a majo...2025
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• Rockets Not Currently Interested In Breaking Up Young Core To Trade For Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Houston Rockets are not interested in breaking up their core to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo should the Milwaukee Bucks choose to make him available, sources tell Kelly Iko of The Athletic. The Rockets are 10-5 this season with one of the NBA's yougnest cores. When the Rockets traded multiple future first round picks originating with the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for picks via the Phoenix ...2024
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• Rockets Sign Thon Maker, Markquis Nowell To Camp Deals

The Rockets have signed center/forward Thon Maker and point guard Markquis Nowell to Exhibit 10 contracts for training camp, as first reported by NBA insiders Shams Charania and Kelly Iko of The Athletic. The Rockets later confirmed the move. Maker, 27, is 7-foot-0 and was originally selected by the Bucks with the No. 10 overall […] The post Rockets Sign Thon Maker, Markquis Nowell To Camp D...2024
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• Rockets Sign Thon Maker, Markquis Nowell To Exhibit 10 Deals
The Rockets are signing big man Thon Maker and guard Markquis Nowell to Exhibit 10 contracts, according to Kelly Iko and Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). The deals are official, the team confirmed in a press release. The 10th overall pick in the 2016 draft, Maker appeared in 263 total regular season games […]...2024
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• AJ Griffin Considering Stepping Away From Basketball

AJ Griffin is giving serious consideration to stepping away from basketball, sources tell Shams Charania and Kelly Iko of The Athletic. The Houston Rockets acquired Griffin from the Atlanta Hawks this offseason. Preparations are underway for Griffin's departure from the game. Griffin, who was the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft out of Duke, is represented by agents Austin Brown, Steven Heu...2024
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• Rockets’ AJ Griffin “Seriously Considering” Leaving Basketball

Rockets wing AJ Griffin is “seriously considering” leaving basketball, sources tell Shams Charania and Kelly Iko of The Athletic (Twitter link). According to Charania and Iko, both Griffin and the Rockets are “preparing for his departure from the game.” The 16th overall pick of the 2022 draft, Griffin had a promising rookie season in which […]...2024
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• Rockets Unlikely To Sign Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green To Max Rookie Extensions

The Houston Rockets are unlikely to sign either Alperen Sengun or Jalen Green to max rookie extensions, reports Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Both Sengun and Green are eligible for a five-year deal worth up to $224.2 million. The Rockets have had conversations with both camps about an extension and will continue that dialogue throughout the offseason, but the odds of either player signing one is slim...2024
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The Houston Rockets are unlikely to sign either Alperen Sengun or Jalen Green to max rookie extensions, reports Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Both Sengun and Green are eligible for a five-year deal worth up to $224.2 million. The Rockets have had conversations with both camps about an extension and will continue that dialogue throughout the offseason, but the odds of either player signing one is slim...2024
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• AJ Griffin Considering Stepping Away From Basketball
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• Timberwolves, Rockets might be apart in the standings but are more similar than you think
Beat writers Kelly Iko and Jon Krawczynski discuss the macro and micro themes that connect the two franchises....2024
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• Southwest Notes: Brooks, Lively, Irving, Rice
Dillon Brooks was determined to beat his former team. The Rockets wing got his wish as they downed the Grizzlies on Friday night, 103-96, with Brooks scored 26 points in 40 minutes. “He had 24 of his 26 after the half. He stepped it up offensively,” coach Ime Udoka told Kelly Iko of The Athletic […]...2023
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• Rockets Notes: VanVleet, Brooks, Eason, Green, Bullock
The addition of Fred VanVleet provides a major upgrade as the Rockets try to move up the standings after three years of rebuilding, Sam Vecenie of The Athletic says in a discussion with Kelly Iko about the team’s prospects. Vecenie notes that VanVleet will be a reliable leader for Houston, which gave about 2,000 backcourt […]...2023
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• Rockets Waive Theo Maledon

The Houston Rockets waived Theo Maledon, sources told Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Maledon averaged 7.1 points and 2.2 assists for the Thunder last season....2022
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• John Wall’s NSFW 5-word response to Rockets getting ass kicked by 49 points
Houston Rockets point guard John Wall didn’t mince any words after his team absorbed a lopsided defeat against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night. After the game, Wall vented out his disappointment with their poor showing on the floor as they snagged their 11th consecutive loss, via The Athletic‘s Kelly Iko. John Wall: This shit […] The post John Wall’s NSFW 5-word respo...2021
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• Rockets' Isaiah Hartenstein getting chance to shine with Clint Capela injured
Rockets center Isaiah Hartenstein may have moved up in the rotation with a strong performance against the Nets Saturday night, writes Kelly Iko of The Athletic. With Clint Capela sidelined by a heel contusion, veteran Tyson Chandler started Saturday’s game, but Hartenstein saw more than 24 minutes of action. He wound up with nine points, 13 rebounds and a pair of dunks that electrified Houston’s b...2019
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• Ex-Rockets Guard Kevin Porter Jr. Signs With Greek Club

Former Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kevin Porter Jr. has agreed to a contract with Greek club PAOK, per Shams Charania and Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Porter, 23, has been out of the league since his arrest in September following an altercation with his ex-girlfriend, NBA player Kysre Gondrezick. He was originally charged […] The post Ex-Rockets Guard Kevin Porter Jr. Signs W...2024
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• Report: Jalen Green’s Frustrations This Season With Rockets ‘Have Been Clear’

According to NBA reporter Kelly Iko of The Athletic, Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green‘s frustrations this season “have been clear.” Green has been benched by head coach Ime Udoka several times in the fourth quarter during critical moments. “Green’s frustrations this season have been clear,” Iko wrote. “I was in the building last Friday for […] The post Re...2024
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• Report: Rockets star Russell Westbrook will play in Game 5 vs. Thunder
Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook will return to the lineup for a crucial Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko. ESPN reported earlier Friday morning that Westbrook tested out his injured quad in an intrasquad scrimmage on Thursday and “looked as explosive as ever.” Westbrook was upgraded […] The post Report: Rocket...2020
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• BREAKING: Rockets rookie Jalen Green suffers injury; out for rest of game vs Raptors
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• Inside James Harden’s intense Phoenix boot camp to prepare for NBA return
Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden has been training hard in Phoenix during the NBA hiatus. The former MVP says he’s been doing a lot of cardio, balance, stability and body control drills. Kelly Iko of The Athletic details Harden’s regime here: “I’ve been doing a lot of cardio,” James Harden said. “I’ve got […] The post Inside James Harden’s intense Phoe...2020
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• How Heat can acquire Christian Wood from Rockets at the deadline
It’s long been debated whether or not the Houston Rockets should trade center Christian Wood at the upcoming trade deadline. While it’s pretty unlikely that Houston decides to pull the trigger on such a trade this year, we’ve now entered the NBA’s annual rumor season. Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported on Monday that the […] The post How Heat can acquire Christian Woo...2022
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• Clippers extend offer to former Luka Doncic teammate to help replace Isaiah Hartenstein
Now that Isaiah Hartenstein has officially left for the New York Knicks in free agency, the LA Clippers have to find someone to back Ivica Zubac up. They are attempting to do so by signing Moses Brown, a former teammate of their playoff archrival, Luka Doncic. According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, LA has […] The post Clippers extend offer to former Luka Doncic teammate to help replace Isai...2022
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• Knicks add Isaiah Hartenstein on 2-year, $16.7 million deal to go along with Jalen Brunson
After signing Jalen Brunson on a four-year, $110 million deal, the New York Knicks moved quickly to bring in another free agent on Thursday. According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the Knicks and Isaiah Hartenstein have agreed to terms on a two-year, $16.7 million deal, marking New York’s second acquisition on the opening day […] The post Knicks add Isaiah Hartenstein on 2-year, $16.7 ...2022
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• Southeast Notes: Banchero, Ross, Kuzma, Porzingis, Heat
Magic forward Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 overall pick of last June’s draft, is looking like a strong favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award, according to Kelly Iko, Eric Nehm and Josh Robbins of The Athletic. The three beat writers for The Athletic all had votes for the award last season. Robbins […]...2023
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• Report: Rockets No Longer Interested In Devin Booker, Still Have Faith In Jalen Green
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• Clippers Grant PJ Tucker Permission To Seek Trade

The Los Angeles Clippers have granted permission to PJ Tucker's agent, Andre Buck, to speak with rival teams about a potential trade, sources tell Chris Haynes. Tucker remains away from the Clippers as the two sides seek a resolution to his situation. Tucker, who was largely out of the Clippers lineup following a trade from the Sixers, exercised his $11.5 million player option with the team this p...2024
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• Rockets Sign Thon Maker, Markquis Nowell To Camp Deals
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• West Notes: Rockets, Jalen Green, Lakers, LeBron James, Grizzlies

Rockets Guard Jalen Green said the Rockets’ primary goal is to make the NBA playoffs, but even if they fall short, they’ve taken some nice strides this season. “The main goal is to make the playoffs,” Green said, via Kelly Iko of The Athletic. “Either way it goes, growth is growth. We’ve gotten better as […] The post West Notes: Rockets, Jalen Green, Lakers, LeBron James, G...2024
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• Rockets Notes: J. Smith, Offense, Sengun, Whitmore
With Alperen Sengun unavailable for the past three games, the Rockets have opted to use power forward Jabari Smith as their starting center rather than moving Jock Landale or another bench player into that role. According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, Houston’s coaching staff has been interested since training camp in taking a longer […]...2024
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• Southwest Notes: Brooks, Udoka, Wembanyama, Grizzlies, Williams
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• Rockets To Add Jeenathan Williams To Camp Roster
The Rockets have agreed to a contract with Jeenathan Williams, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. It’s a training camp deal, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic (Twitter link). The Trail Blazers waived Williams last week before his $1,719,864 salary for the 2023/24 season became guaranteed. Houston had plenty of room on its camp […]...2023
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• Rockets Not Currently Interested In Breaking Up Young Core To Trade For Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Report: Rockets, Gary Clark Jr. have had 'positive' talks on new deal
Gary Clark Jr. has become a fixture in the Rockets‘ rotation, putting the team under some pressure to renegotiate his contract in the coming weeks. As Kelly Iko of The Athletic observes, Clark is expected to reach the 45-day NBA limit on his two-way deal by mid-December or so. At that point, he’ll have to either be promoted to the 15-man roster or sent to the G League. While nothing is set in ston...2018
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• Report: LeBron unlikely to join young team in free agency
With LeBron James’s anticipated free agency now just six-and-a-half months away, could his list of potential destinations be narrowing?In an appearance Thursday on “SportsCenter,” ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported that if James were to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers, he would likely join a team where he would be seen as the “missing piece” rather than signing with a young team. This is according to ...2017
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