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• Report: Hawks could move on from former All-Star after one season
The Atlanta Hawks’ efforts to build a contender did not work out last season, and major changes could be coming as a result. In an extensive story about trade scenarios, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report listed the Hawks as one team facing potential luxury tax issues that could look to cut costs as a result....2023
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• Rumor: LeBron James’ influence will result in Chris Paul trade to Lakers, per NBA execs
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James could possibly have his dream point guard in the upcoming offseason. Per Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus, some NBA executives believe LeBron’s influence will ultimately lead to the Lakers trading for Oklahoma City Thunder star Chris Paul. Here’s just a sampling of what these execs are thinking: “Chris Paul would love […]
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• Montrezl Harrell eyeing Hawks as free agent destination?
The LA Clippers may have an unlikely competitor for Montrezl Harrell’s services this summer. Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus reported this weekend that multiple executives believe the Atlanta Hawks could be a free agent destination for Harrell. The Hawks may be dead last in the East this season at a smelly 10-32, but they have a budding young core led by guard Trae Young. They also figure to have pl...2020
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• NBA executive blasts Rajon Rondo, says Lakers need another guard
The rumors mill is swirling around the NBA with the trade deadline just about a month away. This has included the Western Conference’s best team in that of the 27-7 Los Angeles Lakers. According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, there’s at least one NBA executive who doesn’t believe veteran guard Rajon Rondo is the answer at point guard, and that the Lakers must make a move. “The Lakers need anot...2020
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• Clippers have Aron Baynes as top trade target?
Size is one of the few areas in which the LA Clippers are lacking, and they could be looking to address that on the trade market. Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus reported Wednesday that Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes is believed to be a prime target for the Clippers. Pincus notes that flipping Ivica Zubac’s four-year contract for Baynes straight up would work but that the Suns might shy away from a...2020
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• Kyle Kuzma has provided the most value to the Lakers this season
While many fans and analysts were focused on Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram‘s development as the two key young players for the Lakers, so far this season it has been Kyle Kuzma who has provided the most value to the team. Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report writes that Kuzma has emerged as the Lakers’ best young talent, especially in the wake of LeBron James‘ injury. As Pincus points out, Kuzma has aver...2019
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• Stephen Curry could make return this week, will practice
Warriors point guard and two-time MVP Stephen Curry could be back in action this week, according to an NBA.com post. He will go through a full practice on Tuesday with the possibility of playing against the Raptors on Thursday, coach Steve Kerr told the media. Curry has missed 10 consecutive games with a left groin strain. We have more news from around the Pacific Division: Any potential Lakers tr...2018
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• Jimmy Butler would consider Lakers in free agency
Jimmy Butler is ‘open to the idea’ of leaving the Timberwolves to join LeBron James and the Lakers, a source close to Butler told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.While that’s not as definitive as Kawhi Leonard‘s well-known desire to play in Los Angeles — though the Raptors are already taking measures to change his mind — it’s certainly another intriguing avenue for the Lakers to pursue.Butler can o...2018
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• Michael Beasley makes for interesting addition to remade Lakers
In a somewhat surprising move, the Lakers plan to sign veteran forward Michael Beasley to a one-year, $3.5M deal, using a significant portion of their room exception. Beasley enjoyed a rejuvenated season with the Knicks in 2017/18, averaging 13.2 PPG and 5.6 RPG in 74 games (30 starts).Beasley reportedly had opportunities to sign with teams that offered more playing time, but a tough free agent ma...2018
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• Could Avery Bradley be trade target for Cavs, Lakers?
The Detroit Pistons are open for business on the Avery Bradley front and may be drawing interest from across both conferences.Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported on Monday that the Pistons have made Bradley, who will be a free agent after the season, available in trade talks. Zach Lowe, also of ESPN, adds that the veteran guard could be a trade target for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Meanwhile, Basket...2018