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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 29, 10:11 AM ET

Trae Young, recently traded to the Washington Wizards, is reportedly open to signing an extension, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. The 27-year-old guard holds a $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season and could use next year to evaluate his fit with the team. Young’s arrival in Washington came via a January 8 trade […] The post Trae Young and Wizards open to extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoJan 29, 4:01 PM ET

Third-year guard Scoot Henderson has yet to play for the Trail Blazers this season as he recovers from a left hamstring tear, but his debut may not be far off. According to Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report (Substack link), Henderson is in the final stage of his recovery process and has begun to […]

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Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoJan 29, 11:38 AM ET

Tyrese Haliburton is back on the court and playing full-contact basketball again, Dustin Dopirak writes for The Indianapolis Star. Seven months after tearing his Achilles in the Pacers‘ Game 7 loss to the Thunder, Haliburton is participating in in three-on-three and four-on-four scrimmages. “I’m approaching week 31 here, so almost going on eight months,” Haliburton […]

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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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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 2, 10:39 AM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks have made it clear they’re exploring ways to strengthen their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo, but their limited trade assets make it difficult to pursue true superstar upgrades. As a result, the front office has been focusing on players who come with some level of risk – whether due to injury history, contract […] The post Bucks could revisit Dejounte Murray trade option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 4, 11:17 AM ET

The Dallas Mavericks are unlikely to receive the package they want for Anthony Davis, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic. Teams are hesitant due to Davis’ age, injury history, and expected desire for a lucrative contract extension this summer. Davis, 32, is averaging 20.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over 18 games this […] The post Mavericks face steep challenge trading Anthony Davis appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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