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NBAThe Cavaliers and Kings made a splash over the weekend, completing a deal that saw Cleveland acquiring Keon Ellis, Dennis Schröder, and Emanuel Miller, with De’Andre Hunter headed to Sacramento. The Bulls were also involved in the transaction, acquiring Dario Saric and two second-round picks to facilitate it. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the […]
NBAMavericks head coach Jason Kidd has been fined $35K for public criticism of the officiating and using profane language during a media interview, the league announced (Twitter link). Following Saturday’s loss at Houston, Dallas’ fourth straight defeat, Kidd went on an expletive-filled tirade regarding media criticism of Kidd using rookie Cooper Flagg as the team’s […]
NBAThe two future second-round picks the Bulls received for helping to facilitate Sunday’s Cleveland-Sacramento trade could be useful in other deals this week, Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times writes in a subscriber-only story. Cowley reported in December that executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas was being very aggressive in trade talks, and […]
NBALeBron James‘ uncertain status for next season means he could be making his final appearances at some significant venues. A few days after playing in Cleveland — his hometown team and the place where his career began in 2003 — the Lakers star received a warm welcome from Knicks fans Sunday at Madison Square Garden […]
The Clippers were “stunned” to learn that James Harden wanted out of Los Angeles, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, who reports (via Twitter) that Harden and his camp expressed his desire to be traded. However, Harden must have informed the team some time ago, as Siegel and his ClutchPoints colleague Tomer Azarly hear Harden […]
Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on Monday morning that the Warriors have been the most aggressive team in pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, with ESPN’s Shams Charania later reporting that Golden State had made a “pick-heavy offer.” Writing for The Stein Line (Substack link), Jake Fischer says the Warriors were cautiously optimistic over the weekend about […]
The Los Angeles Clippers and James Harden are working together on a possible trade, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. The Cavs are reportedly one of the teams expressing "serious" interest in Harden. It was reported earlier in the day that the Cavs are discussing a potentially "major move" before Thursday's deadline. Harden has veto power on any deal as he's only under contract for this season, with a player option for the upcoming summer that isn't fully guaranteed. "He wants to go compet...
The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to trade Lonzo Ball, sources told Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Cavs would gain further financial flexibility by getting rid of Ball's $10 million salary. The Cavs and Hornets have held early trade discussions involving Ball, with the Hornets sending back second-round picks. The Cavs are not actively looking to trade Darius Garland or Max Strus, according to sources. It was rumored that the Cavs and Clippers were working on a deal invol...
The Kings haven’t ruled out the possibility of trading Domantas Sabonis this week, per Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), and the Raptors‘ interest in the veteran center is very real, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Most sources with knowledge of the situation view Toronto as the most viable Sabonis suitor […]
Nuggets guard Christian Braun appears to be on the verge of returning to action. He has been upgraded to questionable for Denver’s game in Detroit on Tuesday, as Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette tweets. A left ankle sprain has been a problem for Braun for much of the season. The 24-year-old initially injured the […]
In their initial trade discussions with teams earlier this season about big man Anthony Davis, the Mavericks were seeking multiple first-round picks or an impact player, sources tell ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. However, there were no takers at that price, even prior to Davis’ most recent injury, a hand issue that will keep him sidelined through […]
Terry Rozier won a salary dispute against the NBA on Monday when an arbitrator ruled in favor of the Heat guard, reports David Purdum of ESPN.com. Rozier was placed on unpaid leave by the league at the end of October, six days after he was arrested on federal charges related to a gambling investigation. The […]