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• Marc Lore Prioritizing Tim Connelly Extension Once He Takes Control Of WolvesMarc Lore has made it a priority to sign Tim Connelly to a contract extension once he assumes full control of the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources tell ESPN. Lore and Alex Rodriguez have yet to gain control of the Wolves despite an arbitration ruling in their favor over Glen Taylor. Connelly agreed to an amendment in his contract last year that pushed his opt-out to this offseason. The Wolves signe...2025Click for news about Marc Lore -
• Luka Doncic says it’s up to him and LeBron to recharge Lakers after loss vs. Magic
Once the Luka Doncic trade was completed before last month’s deadline, things came together almost instantly for the purple and gold, as they went on a winning streak that positioned them in the Western Conference’s playoff zone. Now, that success seems to have disappeared as quickly as it arrived. After Monday’s 118-106 loss to the […] The post Luka Doncic says it’s up to ...2025See also Luka Doncic
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• Kevin Durant Trade Rumors: Nick Wright Claims KD To Sign With Boston In The Offseason
In their last 10 games, the Phoenix Suns 6-4. They’ve won four straight and are 35-37 this season. That is 10th in the Western Conference. Phoenix has 10 games left in the 2024-25 regular season. While the Suns are winning as of late, there have been trade rumors surrounding Phoenix all season. Media members around […] The post Kevin Durant Trade Rumors: Nick Wright Claims KD To Sign ...2025Continue with Kevin Durant
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• Dunc'd On: 6 in 70 Mailbag! (Western Conference 3.17.25)GSW: Is Golden State for real? SAC: Did the Kings just face the hottest 3-point shooting ever? 14:39 SAS: Should the Spurs renegotiate De'Aaron Fox's contract? What star would be worth going all-in for in trade? 23:17 UTA: The Jazz are still sitting players-is that illegal? Is Walker Kessler a high-level starter? 42:39 DAL: How could they get out of this mess? 48:58 PHX: Why are the Suns so much w...2025See more Aaron Fox -
• Despite rumors, Suns owner Mat Ishbia claims the team is not interested in a rebuild
At 30-36, the Suns are currently 11th in the Western Conference. They have 16 games left in the 2024-25 regular season. Over the last three seasons, Phoenix has used its draft capital to acquire win-now talent. However, the team is failing to win consistently. The Suns do not own any of their first-round draft picks […] The post Despite rumors, Suns owner Mat Ishbia claims the team is not i...2025Click for news about Mat Ishbia
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• The Non-Blockbuster Deadline Deals Making An ImpactThe NBA's 2025 trade deadline has the potential to be the most impactful in recent memory, primarily because of two trades: the Lakers' acquisition of Luka Doncic and the Warriors' deal for Jimmy Butler. The Lakers are 9-2 since Doncic made his Los Angeles debut and have moved from fifth place in the Western Conference […]...2025See also Luka Doncic -
• Domantas Sabonis To Seek Clarity About Kings' Direction In OffseasonDomantas Sabonis is expected to seek clarity about the Sacramento Kings' plans in the offseason, sources tell The Athletic. Sabonis has three more seasons and $140.3 million remaining on his contract. Sabonis has some of the same concerns about the direction of the Kings that De'Aaron Fox had before he expressed his reluctance to commit long-term with an extension. Sources say several members of ...2025See more articles Domantas Sabonis -
• Minnesota could revisit a trade this offseason with Phoenix for Kevin Durant
With a 125-110 win on Wednesday, the Timberwolves improved to 35-29 this season. That is seventh in the Western Conference with 18 games left to play. At the 2024-25 trade deadline, Minnesota tried making a deal for Phoenix’s Kevin Durant. The Timberwolves wanted to get a deal done but it wasn’t the right time. ESPN’s […] The post Minnesota could revisit a trade this offse...2025See also Kevin Durant
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• Doug Christie Called Meeting With Kings Starters To Address ConcernsAfter the Sacramento Kings blowout home loss to the Golden State Warriors on Friday, interim head coach Doug Christie called a meeting with his starters to address some concerns. Chief among Christie's issues was making sure his team understood the gravity of their situation. The Kings are battling for a spot in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament with several team. Christie also addressed t...2025Continue with Doug Christie -
• Grizzlies GM shuts down Ja Morant trade rumors: 'I'm not going to give this nonsense further oxygen'With Morant leading the way, the Grizzlies are currently the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference...2025
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• Draymond Green Publicly Predicts Title For Warriors, A Message He’s Been Delivering Privately, TooIt’s safe to say Warriors forward Draymond Green is confident his squad will secure another NBA championship this season, following Golden State’s trade deadline acquisition of Jimmy Butler. Like, wildly confident. Despite the Warriors currently sitting at 28-27, holding the 10th seed in the Western Conference, Green expressed a bold prediction during Sunday’s All-Star broadcast [̷...2025Click for news about Draymond Green -
• Warriors’ Draymond Green: ‘We’re Going To Win The Championship’The Warriors currently hold the 10th seed in the Western Conference standings with a record of 28-27. If the season ended today, they’d have to win two play-in games just to claim the No. 8 playoff spot. However, Golden State’s trade deadline acquisition of Jimmy Butler has emboldened Draymond Green, who said during Sunday’s All-Star […]...2025Click for news about Draymond Green -
• Draymond Green: Warriors Are Going To Win 2025 NBA TitleGolden State Warriors forward Draymond Green made a big prediction about how his team's season is going to end. As part of TNT's All-Star Game coverage, Green predicted the Warriors would win the 2025 NBA Finals. "We're gonna win the championship," Green said to TNT's Adam Lefkoe, Jalen Rose and Vince Carter before the Sunday night events. "Say that one more time so that everybody can hear," Lefko...2025Click for news about Draymond Green -
• LeBron James Out For All-Star Game Due To Ankle SorenessLos Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will miss the All-Star Game due to ankle soreness. James was set to take part in the All-Star mini-tournament as a part of Shaquille O'Neal's OGs. James said he had hoped to feel good enough to play, but decided it wasn't worth risking further injury. With the Western Conference playoff race so tight, the veteran forward is prioritizing being ready for the s...2025See more LeBron James -
• Assessing, grading four Western Conference teams that underwent full makeovers at the NBA trade deadlineThe majority of the deadline action was concentrated in the West, where four teams made moves that could have a dramatic effect on their franchises for the rest of this season and seasons to come....2025 -
• Suns’ Kevin Durant was not happy to see his name in trade talks
In 50 games, the Suns are 25-25 this season. They are 5-5 in their last 10 and have lost three straight. Phoenix is ninth in the Western Conference. Ahead of the trade deadline, the Suns were eager to make a deal. NBA insiders reported that former league MVP Kevin Durant was discussed in trade discussions. […] The post Suns’ Kevin Durant was not happy to see his name in trade talks ap...2025Check it out Kevin Durant
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• Warriors, Suns Discuss Kevin Durant Trade, Could Involve Up To Five Teams Plus Jimmy ButlerThe Golden State Warriors are pursuing a trade for Kevin Durant after they have struck out on a number of other star pursuits over the past 12 years including LeBron James, Lauri Markkanen and Paul George. The Phoenix Suns are engaging on Durant discussions after they have been unable to turn Bradley Beal into Jimmy Butler. The two teams share a commonality as they are in the play-in picture in th...2025Check it out Jimmy Butler -
• Suns Pivoting To Kevin Durant Trade Talks After Reaching 'Loggerheads' On Bradley Beal MoveThe Phoenix Suns have exhausted virtually every possible path to trade Bradley Beal in a package that nets them Jimmy Butler, which has led them to begin pivoting instead to a consideration of a Kevin Durant trade that could help turn around their chances of contending in the Western Conference. Because Beal is on a no-trade clause and has $160 million on his contract this year and for the next tw...2025Visit the page Phoenix Suns -
• Rockets Unlikely To Trade For Starter Before DeadlineThe Houston Rockets are unlikely to trade for a starting caliber player before Thursday's deadline, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Currently the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, the Rockets want to evaluate the team following a playoff run. The team also prefers to add a younger player who fits into the current timeline. The Rockets, who are $10.2 million ...2025See more articles Houston Rockets -
• Stephon Castle, Kel’el Ware Named Rookies Of The MonthSpurs guard Stephon Castle has been named the NBA’s Rookie of the Month for the Western Conference in January, while Heat center Kel’el Ware has earned the honor for the Eastern Conference, the league announced today (via Twitter). Castle, the fourth overall pick in the 2024 draft, appeared in 12 games for San Antonio last […]...2025See also Stephon Castle
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• Rockets, Fred VanVleet have mutual interest in longer-term contractVanVleet has been the glue for a talented but young roster, key to Houston's jump up the Western Conference standings....2025Read about Fred VanVleet
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• Kings Not Interested In Jimmy ButlerThe Sacramento Kings have ruled out pursuing a trade for Jimmy Butler as they navigate an increasingly complex situation of their own with De'Aaron Fox. Fox has indicated he does not plan to sign a long-term contract with Sacramento, prompting the team to explore trades that would return both established players and draft picks. While Butler could potentially fill the scoring void left by Fox's de...2025Continue with Jimmy Butler -
• De'Aaron Fox Believed To Prefer Spurs; Rich Paul Will Be Open To Other TeamsThe San Antonio Spurs are believed to be the preferred destination for De'Aaron Fox, who recently signaled to the Sacramento Kings he has no plans to sign an extension in the offseason. Fox's agent, Rich Paul, recently informed the Kings that it would be wise to trade him now even if it isn't to a team considered his likely destination of choice. The Kings will reportedly listen to offers ahead of...2025See more articles San Antonio Spurs -
• Warriors injury update: Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) is out until after the trade deadline
Golden State’s last game was on Saturday vs. the Lakers. The Warriors lost 118-108 and the team is 4-6 in their last 10. For the 2024-25 season, Golden State is 22-23, 11th in the Western Conference. On January 4, PF Jonathan Kuminga injured his ankle against the Grizzlies. The 22-year-old has missed the Warriors last […] The post Warriors injury update: Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) is ou...2025Continue with Jonathan Kuminga
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• Jarred Vanderbilt Cleared To Return To Game Action SaturdayJarred Vanderbilt has been medically cleared to make his season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. Vanderbilt hasn't played since he suffered a right midfoot sprain on Feb. 1 that cost him the rest of last season. Vanderbilt signed a four-year, $48 million contract extension in September 2023 following the Lakers' run to the Western Conference finals. V...2025Check it out Jarred Vanderbilt -
• Rockets trade rumors: Houston has interest in Portland’s Robert Williams
At 28-14, the Houston Rockets are second in the Western Conference. Ime Udoka and the Rockets have been a surprising team in the first half of the season. Houston has a mix of young players and veteran talent. While the Rockets are thriving, their front office is not slowing down. NBA insider Evan Sidery reported […] The post Rockets trade rumors: Houston has interest in Portland’s Ro...2025Continue with Robert Williams
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• Community Shootaround: Western Conference Playoff Race
Of the 15 teams in the Western Conference, only two are clearly focused more on the 2025 draft lottery than the 2024/25 standings. The 10-31 Jazz and 14-28 Trail Blazers don’t have realistic postseason aspirations this season, with management prioritizing the development of young players and the possibility of landing another high draft pick. Those […]...2025
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• Lakers Active On Trade Market, Unlikely To Make All-In MoveThe Los Angeles Lakers remain active on the trade market, sources tell The Athletic. The Lakers, however, are more likely to stand pat or make a half-measure trade rather than go all-in with both of their first round picks that are available to be traded. The Lakers are searching for better two-way wings, a better backup center and another playmaker. The Lakers are expected to prioritize adding ei...2025Continue with Los Angeles Lakers -
• Warriors May Wait Until Summer To Pursue Major Trade
The Warriors may be active on the trade market before the deadline, but they’re not expected to pursue a major deal until the offseason, writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. Two Western Conference executives who talked to Youngmisuk believe Golden State will save its most valuable trade pieces for the summer in hopes of a making […]...2025Continue with Ohm Youngmisuk
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• Thunder Focused On Returning Players, Not Cam Johnson TradeThe Oklahoma City Thunder have been speculated as a team that could trade for any number of available players at the trade deadline. That list is headlined by Cam Johnson of the Brooklyn Nets. The Thunder aren't focused on outside acquisitions. Oklahoma City is instead looking forward to the return of injured players like Chet Holmgren, and now Isaiah Hartenstein. Given their place at the top of t...2025Visit the page Oklahoma City Thunder
