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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoJan 28, 10:35 AM ET

The New Orleans Pelicans have set a high asking price for Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones in trade talks. The Pelicans are reportedly seeking a "Desmond Bane-like" package for Murphy or Jones. When Bane was traded to the Orlando Magic, the Memphis Grizzlies received four future first-round picks in that deal, in addition to matching salary. By setting that is the asking price for Murphy or Jones, the Pelicans are telling teams that they don't intend to move either, unless they are bowled over ...

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Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoJan 27, 4:15 PM ET

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who has been out since December 29 due to a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise, will be reevaluated in about one week, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Tuesday’s episode of NBA Today (Twitter video link). Charania suggested a couple weeks ago that the Nuggets were optimistic about Jokic’s odds of […]

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Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoJan 28, 10:59 AM ET

The Knicks closed out a win without Karl-Anthony Towns for the second time in four days, writes Jared Schwartz of The New York Post. On Saturday against Philadelphia, it was because he fouled out, but in Tuesday’s victory over Sacramento, coach Mike Brown made the decision to keep Towns on the bench for the final […]

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 28, 2:00 PM ET

Giannis Antetokounmpo has widened the range of teams he’s willing to consider in trade talks after briefly focusing solely on the New York Knicks during a short window last summer. Rather than limiting discussions to one franchise, the two-time MVP is now expected to be open to multiple destinations. The Bucks and Knicks held conversations […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo open to multiple teams beyond Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 28, 1:54 PM ET

As the Memphis Grizzlies made it known they were open to hearing trade proposals for Ja Morant, the Miami Heat quickly surfaced as the guard’s preferred landing spot. That interest, however, comes with a major caveat. Miami is unlikely to pursue Morant as long as there remains a realistic chance to land Giannis Antetokounmpo, who […] The post Ja Morant interested in potential Heat trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 3, 7:36 AM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo could reach a resolution on the star forward’s contract situation this summer, according to Zach Lowe. Speaking on The Zach Lowe Show podcast, Lowe said the most likely outcome will come once Giannis has a clear yes or no on the extension presented this offseason. Lowe added that while […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks future likely decided this summer appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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