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• NBA Trade Rumors: Heat, Timberwolves Expected to Pursue Kevin Durant
The Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves will likely show trade interest this offseason in Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Timberwolves Nearly Acquired Kevin Durant At NBA Trade Deadline After the Timberwolves’ season ended in the Western Conference finals for the second year in a row, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst suggested […] The post NBA Trade Rumors: ...2025Click for news about Kevin Durant
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• Wolves Were More Serious About Trading For Kevin Durant At Trade Deadline Than AssumedThe Minnesota Timberwolves had stronger interest in acquiring Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns at the trade deadline than previously assumed. The cap machinations required to consummate a trade were extremely challenging as two second apron teams, but the impending free agencies of Julius Randle, Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker could change the equation. "It became clear to me in talking t...2025See also Minnesota Timberwolves -
• NBA Veteran Extensions Have Increased 900 Percent Since 2011 CBAFront office executives have communicated to multiple reporters the expectation that the 2025 NBA offseason will likely be an eventful one and even "might be the craziest ever." Both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant could be traded with intriguing pieces certain to be dealt in return, while the Boston Celtics are expected to trade one or more key pieces as well. It will be part of the NBA's ...2025Click for news about Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Northwest Notes: Edwards, Randle, Jazz Draft, Trail Blazers Workouts
Anthony Edwards scored just 16 points in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday. However, the Timberwolves superstar believes he played the game the way it’s supposed to be played. “I don’t look at it like I struggled, or (Julius Randle) struggled,” Edwards said. “They just, they had a good game plan, making us […]...2025See also Anthony Edwards
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• Anthony Edwards = Playoff Harden? Plus OKC’s Big 3, Knicks-Pacers & Draft talk with Andrew Sharp + my conversation with Derik Queen | The Kevin O'Connor ShowKevin O'Connor is joined by Andrew Sharp to break down the Eastern & Western Conference Finals and interviews NBA Draft prospect Derik Queen....2025Read about Anthony Edwards
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• SGA’s MVP night & OKC’s smothering D with Tom Haberstroh and Knicks fan therapy with Jonathan Macri—plus Asa Newell talks NBA Draft | The Kevin O'Connor ShowKevin O'Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to react to the Oklahoma City Thunder's big win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals and by Jonathan Macri to break down the Knicks heart-breaking loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals....2025Check it out Tom Haberstroh
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• Nikola Jokic Locked In, But Nuggets Facing Summer Of Trade Rumors And Possible MovesAfter firing the coach and GM less than a week before the playoffs, well, things didn’t end up like the Denver Nuggets had hoped. They did manage to stretch the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games in the Western Conference semifinals. But along the way, their bench was exposed as being less-than-stellar. So even Nikola […] The post Nikola Jokic Locked In, But Nuggets Facing Summer Of ...2025See also Nikola Jokic -
• Why Jonathan Kuminga's Warriors contract situation interests Charles Barkley
Jonathan Kuminga's Golden State Warriors role fascinated Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith after the Western Conference semifinals series ended....2025Read about Jonathan Kuminga
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• Aaron Gordon Confronted 'Immature' Russell Westbrook After Game 2 Loss To ClippersAaron Gordon confronted Russell Westbrook about his attitude during a heated locker room discussion following the Denver Nuggets' Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in their first-round playoff series, multiple sources told ESPN. The confrontation occurred while interim head coach David Adelman was at the postgame podium. One player characterized Westbrook's behavior bluntly, telling ESPN, "H...2025Read about Aaron Gordon -
• Eastern Conference Has Won Lottery With More Frequency Since 2003While talent has predominantly flowed westward over the past quarter-century, the Eastern Conference has quietly dominated the NBA Draft Lottery. Since the Cleveland Cavaliers selected LeBron James with the first overall pick in 2003, Eastern Conference teams have secured the coveted top selection 14 times compared to just nine occasions for Western Conference franchises after the Dallas Mavericks...2025See more articles Eastern Conference
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• NBA Draft Lottery Analysis: Eastern Conference's Surprising EdgeWhile talent has predominantly flowed westward over the past quarter-century, the Eastern Conference has quietly dominated the NBA Draft Lottery. Since the Cleveland Cavaliers selected LeBron James with the first overall pick in 2003, Eastern Conference teams have secured the coveted top selection 14 times compared to just eight occasions for Western Conference franchises. This lottery advantage h...2025Check it out Eastern Conference -
• Stephen Curry Calls Hamstring Injury 'Gut Punch', Will Be Careful Before ReturningStephen Curry described his Grade 1 left hamstring strain as a "gut punch." Curry is out through at least Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals and will be reevaluated after that. "This is new, and from all that I'm learning about how quickly you can get back, there has to be a healing process," Curry said at Golden State Warriors shootaround Thursday before Game 2. "You can't accelerate it...2025Visit the page Stephen Curry -
• Anthony Edwards, Steve Kerr recall pre-draft workout that motivated Timberwolves star: 'If we had the first pick, we wouldn’t take you'Kerr's words served as motivation for Edwards to step up his workouts and his game. Now Kerr will see the fruits of that work first-hand with a trip to the Western Conference finals at stake....2025See more Anthony Edwards
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• Stephon Castle Named 24-25 NBA Rookie Of The YearStephon Castle has been named the 24-25 NBA Rookie of the Year. He is the fourth member of the Spurs to capture the award, joining Victor Wembanyama, Tim Duncan and David Robinson. Following Wembanyama's recognition last season, San Antonio becomes the fifth team in NBA history to feature back-to-back honorees. Castle received 92 of 100 First Place Votes, finishing well ahead of Zaccharie Risacher...2025See more articles Stephon Castle -
• Doug Christie Retained By Kings As Head Coach On Multi-Year ContractThe Sacramento Kings will retain Doug Christie as head coach as the sides are finalizing a multi-year contract. Christie replaced Mike Brown as head coach of the Kings in December on an interim basis. This offseason, the Kings and Monte McNair parted ways with Scott Perry replacing him to run the front office. The Kings initially had a surge of success under Christie before eventually finishing ni...2025See more articles Doug Christie -
• Patrick Dumont Wants Mavs To Hire Experienced Exec To Work With Nico HarrisonThe Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade away Luka Doncic has largely landed with Nico Harrison, but he has continued in his position running the team's front office. "Fire Nico" chants became a common refrain at Mavericks' games, but Harrison has largely retained the support of Patrick Dumont. However, Dumont is believed to have interest in hiring another executive to work with Harrison. "I was ta...2025Continue with Patrick Dumont -
• Analyst dubs Western Conference team desired landing spot for Cooper FlaggHeading into the 2025 NBA Draft, the one prospect everyone has their eyes on is Cooper Flagg....2025Check it out Cooper Flagg -
• Lakers’ Dorian Finney-Smith called Game 2 vs. the Timberwolves a ‘must-win’
At the 2024-25 trade deadline, the Lakers fleeced the Mavericks and acquired perennial All-NBA PG Luka Doncic. This changed the trajectory of Los Angeles’s season. They finished as the #3 seed in the Western Conference and matched up vs. the Timberwolves in the first round. In Game 1, the Lakers were outplayed by Minnesota and […] The post Lakers’ Dorian Finney-Smith called Game...2025Click for news about Finney Smith
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• Rockets Considered 'Less Likely' To Pursue Trade For Kevin DurantThe 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 ...2025See more Kevin Durant -
• Warriors are second #7 seed since 1988 to be favored over the #2 seed in the first-round
At the 2024-25 trade deadline, the Warriors were involved in a three-team deal to acquire Jimmy Butler. Including their play-in win on Tuesday night, Golden State is 24-7 with Butler in the lineup. That play-in win gave the Warriors the #7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Golden State has a first-round matchup vs. the […] The post Warriors are second #7 seed since 1988 to be favored...2025See more articles Jimmy Butler
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• What To Watch For On Final Day Of NBA’s Regular SeasonAll 30 NBA teams have Saturday off and will play their regular season finales on Sunday. Here are a few things worth keeping an eye on during the season’s final weekend: Playoff berths and seeding The Eastern Conference postseason seeding has already been set, as we outlined on Friday night. However, the Western Conference playoff […]...2025Read about Eastern Conference -
• Suns Could Prioritize 'Flexibility' Out Of 2nd Apron In Kevin Durant Trade
With the Phoenix Suns expected to trade Kevin Durant this offseason, they are expected to consider a trade package in return that offers them flexibility to get out from under the second apron. In doing so, the Suns will have more mechanisms available to them to improve their roster around Devin Booker. The Suns have already been eliminated from playoff contention heading into the final weekend o...2025See more Phoenix Suns
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• Suns Could Prioritize 'Flexibility' Away From 2nd Apron In Kevin Durant Trade
With the Phoenix Suns expected to trade Kevin Durant this offseason, they are expected to consider a trade package in return that offers them flexibility to get out from under the second apron. In doing so, the Suns will have more mechanisms available to them to improve their roster around Devin Booker. The Suns have already been eliminated from playoff contention heading into the final weekend o...2025Check it out Phoenix Suns
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• Austin Reaves Eligible For Four-Year, $89.2M Extension With Lakers In OffseasonAustin Reaves has solidified himself as an essential piece of the Los Angeles Lakers' championship aspirations. Rob Pelinka expressed confidence in Reaves' ability to thrive alongside two of the greatest players of all-time in LeBron James and Luka Doncic. "My theory is basketball geniuses that love to win, find ways to work and click together," Pelinka told ESPN. "And we knew LeBron was a basketb...2025See more Austin Reaves -
• WATCH: Brian Windhorst called it ‘malpractice’ that Dallas did not get Austin Reaves in the Luka Doncic trade
In 2023-24, the Dallas Mavericks were the 5th seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The team made a surprise run to the NBA Finals. However, they lost in five games to the Celtics. Despite the loss, Dallas brought back most of the pieces from last season’s roster for 2024-25. At the trade deadline, Mavs GM […] The post WATCH: Brian Windhorst called it ‘malpractice’ that...2025See also Brian Windhorst
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• NBA Execs Compare Cooper Flagg To Tatum, Kawhi, Pippen
Cooper Flagg is the consensus top prospect in the 2025 NBA draft and ESPN spoke with a number of executives and scouts who came up with five comparisons in Jayson Tatum, Kawhi Leonard, Lamar Odom, Scottie Pippen and Andrei Kirilenko. Flagg is already an elite defensive player with an excellent natural feel for the game, but there are concerns about his upside as a superstar offensive hub. "Both of...2025See also Cooper Flagg
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• NBA Execs Comparison Cooper Flagg To Tatum, Kawhi, Pippen
Cooper Flagg is the consensus top prospect in the 2025 NBA draft and ESPN spoke with a number of executives and scouts who came up with five comparisons in Jayson Tatum, Kawhi Leonard, Lamar Odom, Scottie Pippen and Andrei Kirilenko. Flagg is already an elite defensive player with an excellent natural feel for the game, but there are concerns about his upside as a superstar offensive hub. "Both of...2025Read about Cooper Flagg
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• WATCH: Stephen A. Smith calls Zion Williamson a ‘bust’ in terms of his availability
At 21-54, the Pelicans have the second-worst record in the Western Conference in 2024-25. New Orleans is 7-30 on the road this season. Tied with the Hornets and Jazz for the worst road record. In the 2019 NBA draft, New Orleans used the first overall pick to draft Zion Williamson out of Duke. Over his […] The post WATCH: Stephen A. Smith calls Zion Williamson a ‘bust’ in terms o...2025Click for news about Zion Williamson
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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...2025Read 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 ...2025Visit the page Luka Doncic