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  • • Lakers Trying to Trade Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley to Hornets
    The Lakers have been making enquiries with the Charlotte Hornets ahead of the looming trade deadline as they look to move Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverly, according to Hoops Wire’s Sam Amico. “The Lakers continue to search for trades centered on guards Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley,” Amico wrote. “They have been in contact with […] The post Lakers Trying to Trade Russell...2023
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  • • Lakers Trying to Send Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley to Hornets
    The Lakers have been making enquiries with the Charlotte Hornets ahead of the looming trade deadline as they look to move Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverly, according to Hoops Wire’s Sam Amico. “The Lakers continue to search for trades centered on guards Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley,” Amico wrote. “They have been in contact with […] The post Lakers Trying to Send Russell ...2023
  • • Warriors GM Bob Myers on Trade Deadline: ‘There are Less Sellers’
    Warriors general manager Bob Myers admittedly wouldn’t mind adding some help to the defending champions’ roster, but admitted that cold be tough. “There are less sellers,” Myers said on 95.7 The Game, via C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle. “I think the league thought more teams — whether they were trying for a certain […] The post Warriors GM Bob Myers on Trade Dea...2023
  • • Andre Roberson Acquired by OKC Blue
    The Oklahoma City Blue has acquired guard/forward Andre Roberson from the G League’s available player pool, the team announced. Roberson, 31, is 6-foot-7 and obviously no stranger to Oklahoma City. He played for the Thunder from 2013-20, becoming a defensive stopper next to the likes of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. But Roberson suffered a […] The post Andre Roberson Acquired by ...2023
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  • • East Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Wizards
    Pacers Point guard Tyrese Haliburton was a full participant in practice and could make his return on Thursday vs. the Lakers, per Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files. Haliburton has been sidelined for about three weeks since suffering a mild left knee bone contusion and a left elbow sprain against the Knicks on Jan. 11. The […] The post East Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Cavs, Donovan Mitch...2023
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  • • Pistons Granted Disabled-Player Exception
    The Pistons have been granted a disabled-player exception as a result of guard Cade Cunningham‘s season-ending shin injury, per James Edwards III of The Athletic. The exception is worth $5.27 million, Edwards reported. Disabled-player exceptions are granted to teams after key members go down with an injury, and are likely out until after the last […] The post Pistons Granted Disabled-P...2023
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  • • Lakers Trying to Trade Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley to Hornets
    The Lakers have been making enquiries with the Charlotte Hornets ahead of the looming trade deadline as they look to move Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverly, according to Hoops Wire’s Sam Amico. “The Lakers continue to search for trades centered on guards Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley,” Amico wrote. “They have been in contact with […] The post Lakers Trying to Trade Russell...2023
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  • • Lakers Trying to Send Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley to Hornets
    The Lakers have been making enquiries with the Charlotte Hornets ahead of the looming trade deadline as they look to move Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverly, according to Hoops Wire’s Sam Amico. “The Lakers continue to search for trades centered on guards Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley,” Amico wrote. “They have been in contact with […] The post Lakers Trying to Send Russell ...2023
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  • • Cavs Viewed as Potential Suitor of Knicks’ Cam Reddish
    With an eye on help at the small forward spot, the Cavaliers have been linked to several opposing players ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline. Now, you can add Knicks forward Cam Reddish to the list of rumors, per Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report/TNT. Speaking on the This League Uncut podcast with Marc Stein […] The post Cavs Viewed as Potential Suitor of Knicks’ Cam Reddish appeared fir...2023
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  • • Elfrid Payton Signing Deal With G League
    Free agent guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to a contract with the G League, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Payton, 28, is 6-foot.-3 and spent last season with the Suns, appearing in 50 games and averaging career-lows of 3.0 points and 2.0 assists, though was viewed as a floor leader who could still […] The post Elfrid Payton Signing Deal With G League appeared first on Hoops Wire....2023
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  • • Pistons Rumors: Bojan Bogdanovic, Saddiq Bey, Alec Burks
    The Pistons are prepared to turn away all offers for forward Bojan Bogdanovic ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Whether they are being sincere or not, however, remains to be seen, Stein added. In recent weeks, Bogdanovic has been linked to the likes of the Cavaliers, Lakers, […] The post Pistons Rumors: Bojan Bogdanovic, Saddiq Bey, Alec Burks appeared fir...2023
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  • • Suns Signing Saben Lee, Waiving Duane Washington Jr.
    The Suns intend to sign guard Saben Lee to a two-way contract and waive guard Duane Washington Jr., according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Lee, 23, recently spent time on to two-way contracts with the Suns, though the second expired on Jan. 31. He was initially signed 20 days before that. He became a […] The post Suns Signing Saben Lee, Waiving Duane Washington Jr. appeared first on Ho...2023
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  • • Raptors’ OG Anunoby Drawing Interest from Suns, Pacers, Pelicans, Knicks
    The Suns, Pacers, Pelicans and Knicks are among those with an interest in Raptors forward OG Anunoby ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Clearly, Anunoby has been drawing lots of buzz as opposing teams seem to believe the Raptors are open to making moves. That said, it’s been […] The post Raptors’ OG Anunoby Drawing Interest from Suns, Pacers, ...2023
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  • • Ben McLemore Agrees to Contract in China
    Free agent shooting guard Ben McLemore has agreed to a one-year contract with the Shandong Heroes of the Chinese Basketball Association, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. McLemore, 29, is 6-foot-3 and spent last season with the Trail Blazers, averaging 10.2 points in 64 games, shooting 40 percent from the field and 36 percent on 3-pointers. […] The post Ben McLemore Agrees to Contract in Chin...2023
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  • • Knicks Showing Interest in Pistons’ Saddiq Bey
    The Knicks are among those showing interest in Pistons forward Saddiq Bey ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv. That said, it’s not known if the Pistons have made him available. As we relayed here, they don’t seem very eager to trade him. Meanwhile, the Knicks clearly have been […] The post Knicks Showing Interest in Pistons’ Saddiq Bey appe...2023
  • • East Rumors: Sixers, Furkan Korkmaz, Knicks, Heat
    76ers The 76ers appear to be prioritizing another big man ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline, per Kyle Neubeck of Philly Voice. More specifically, it appears as if the Sixers would like to find a backup center to Joel Embiid, Neubeck added. One option may be waiting on the buyout market, as opposed to […] The post East Rumors: Sixers, Furkan Korkmaz, Knicks, Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire...2023
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  • 2023
    "The Lakers have been making enquiries with the Charlotte Hornets ahead of the looming trade deadline as they look to move Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverly, according to Hoops Wire’s Sam Amico."

  • 2022
    " According to NBA insider Sam Amico of Hoops Wire, not only […] The post RUMOR: Lakers still ‘determined’ to trade Russell Westbrook, reunite Kyrie Irving with LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints."

  • 2021
    "  According to Sam Amico of Hoops Wire, the Cavaliers will try […] The post Cavaliers Could Have Several Suitors For Kevin Love appeared first on SLAM."

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  • • Pacers’ Buddy Hield to Compete in 3-Point Shootout
    Pacers shooting guard Buddy Hield is among those who have been added to the 3-Point Shootout competition at All-Star Weekend, per Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files. Hield, 30, is averaging 17.4 points and shooting about 43 percent on threes in 52 games. He also leads the NBA in made threes with 197 on 463 attempts, […] The post Pacers’ Buddy Hield to Compete in 3-Point Shootout appeared...2023
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  • • Elfrid Payton Signing Deal With G League
    Free agent guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to a contract with the G League, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Payton, 28, is 6-foot.-3 and spent last season with the Suns, appearing in 50 games and averaging career-lows of 3.0 points and 2.0 assists, though was viewed as a floor leader who could still […] The post Elfrid Payton Signing Deal With G League appeared first on Hoops Wire....2023
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  • • Ben McLemore Agrees to Contract in China
    Free agent shooting guard Ben McLemore has agreed to a one-year contract with the Shandong Heroes of the Chinese Basketball Association, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. McLemore, 29, is 6-foot-3 and spent last season with the Trail Blazers, averaging 10.2 points in 64 games, shooting 40 percent from the field and 36 percent on 3-pointers. […] The post Ben McLemore Agrees to Contract in Chin...2023
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  • • Pistons Granted Disabled-Player Exception
    The Pistons have been granted a disabled-player exception as a result of guard Cade Cunningham‘s season-ending shin injury, per James Edwards III of The Athletic. The exception is worth $5.27 million, Edwards reported. Disabled-player exceptions are granted to teams after key members go down with an injury, and are likely out until after the last […] The post Pistons Granted Disabled-P...2023
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  • • West Notes: Lakers, Russell Westbrook, Trail Blazers, Nuggets
    Lakers Power forward/center Anthony Davis was among those livid with the officiating after Saturday’s road overtime loss to the Celtics. Davis was reacting to the missed call when LeBron James was fouled on a drive to the basket in the waning moments of regulation — which the league later admitted should have been whistled a […] The post West Notes: Lakers, Russell Westbrook, Tra...2023
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  • • Mexico City Considered ‘Legit’ Contender for NBA Expansion
    The Mexico City Capitanes of the G League are as close to the NBA as Mexico gets at the moment. But that could perhaps change. It appears the Capitanes are showing the NBA that pro basketball in Mexico City can do well, and now, Mexico City should be considered a legitimate contender for an expansion […] The post Mexico City Considered ‘Legit’ Contender for NBA Expansion appeared...2023

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  • • Lakers Trying to Trade Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley to Hornets
    2023
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  • • RUMOR: Lakers still ‘determined’ to trade Russell Westbrook, reunite Kyrie Irving with LeBron James
    Don’t let their recent inactiveness fool you. At this point, the Los Angeles Lakers seem to be working hard behind the scenes to pull off a blockbuster trade deal (or two) that should make a significant impact on their title hopes this coming season. According to NBA insider Sam Amico of Hoops Wire, not only […] The post RUMOR: Lakers still ‘determined’ to trade Russell Wes...2022
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  • • RUMOR: Lakers in contact with at least 5 teams about Russell Westbrook trade
    Despite the Los Angeles Lakers’ attempts to try and offload Russell Westbrook this summer, the harsh reality is that the market for the former league MVP is as dry as it has ever been. You can’t blame the Lakers for a lack of effort, though. According to NBA insider Sam Amico of Hoops Wire, general […] The post RUMOR: Lakers in contact with at least 5 teams about Russell Westbroo...2022
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  • • Warriors, Kings Showing Interest in Sixers’ Matisse Thybulle
    The Warriors have joined the Kings as teams with trade interest in 76ers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle, per Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Thybulle is viewed as no longer being untouchable in trades, Pompey added. This report follows an earlier one from Marc Stein of The Stein Line, who first noted the Kings’ interest. Thybulle, […] The post Warriors, Kings Showing Interes...2023
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  • • Suns Signing Saben Lee, Waiving Duane Washington Jr.
    2023
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  • • Central Rumors: Cavs, Cedi Osman, Pistons, Pacers
    Cavaliers It’s become pretty evident that the Cavs are seeking a wing, and league sources have told Hoops Wire they are dangling Cedi Osman more than Caris LeVert in search of some help. The Cavs could potentially use Dylan Windler as a “throw-in” in a trade, sources added. As we wrote before, a trade of […] The post Central Rumors: Cavs, Cedi Osman, Pistons, Pacers appeare...2023
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  • • Cavs Viewed as Potential Suitor of Knicks’ Cam Reddish
    2023
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  • • Podcast: Talkin’ Cavs Trade Rumors
    The NBA trade deadline is about a week away, or Thursday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. EST to be exact. Without a doubt, Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman and his team are doing their due diligence and scanning the market. But will the Cavs make a move? And if so, who might be […] The post Podcast: Talkin’ Cavs Trade Rumors appeared first on Hoops Wire....2023
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  • • Some Members of Raptors Reportedly Would Welcome Trade
    Rial executives throughout the NBA are beginning to sense that the Raptors will indeed make at least one move, perhaps more, before the Feb. 9 trade deadline. And per Hoops Wire sources, several key Raptors would indeed welcome a trade after an uneven first half of the season that may or may not be getting […] The post Some Members of Raptors Reportedly Would Welcome Trade appeared first on ...2023
  • • Andre Roberson Acquired by OKC Blue
    2023
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  • • Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss: ‘We’re All Frustrated’
    Given that the Lakers are marching on with their uneven play, team owner Jeanie Buss said she understands how LeBron James must feel. Buss stopped by the K(no)w Mercy Podcast with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith to discuss the state of LA, James, and a few other topics. “Unless he’s winning, he’s not gonna be happy. […] The post Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss: ‘We’re All Frustrated...2023
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  • • Haynes: Rui Hachimura ‘Not Enough,’ as Lakers Still Lack Perimeter Shooter
    While the Lakers added a nice piece in forward Rui Hachimura, he is “not enough” to help them reach great heights, per Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report and TNT. “(Hachimura) fills a need as somebody who is youthful, versatile, can guard multiple positions,” Haynes said on the This League Uncut podcast with Marc Stein of […] The post Haynes: Rui Hachimura ‘Not Eno...2023
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  • • Bucks on Lookout for ‘Jae Crowder Type’
    The Bucks are aiming to add veteran depth to the frontcourt and seeking “Jae Crowder types” of forwards, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. The Bucks have actually talked to the Suns about Crowder, who is sitting out and indeed available. At last check, the Bucks and Suns were seeking a third team to help […] The post Bucks on Lookout for ‘Jae Crowder Type’ appeared fi...2023
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  • • Matt Mooney Signs With Turkish Club
    Free agent guard Matt Mooney has signed with Turkish club Darussafaka Basketbol, per Alberto De Roa of HoopsHype. Mooney, 25, is 6-foot-2 and has played five NBA games, including four with the Cavaliers during the 2019-20 season. He appeared in one game for the Knicks last season. He originally signed an Exhibit 10 deal with […] The post Matt Mooney Signs With Turkish Club appeared first on ...2023

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  • • Bulls Rumors: Alex Caruso, Andre Drummond, Ayo Dosunmu
    The Bulls appear to be seeking two first-round draft picks to part with guard Alex Caruso, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line, via Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. As Stein noted, the Bulls may just be setting an extra-high price as a starting point — and there is no indication that they definitely want […] The post Bulls Rumors: Alex Caruso, Andre Drummond, Ayo Dosunmu appeared first on Ho...2023
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  • • West Rumors: Blazers, Josh Hart, Timberwolves, Rockets
    Trail Blazers Guard Josh Hart and center Jusuf Nurkic could be available ahead of the trade deadline, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, “as the franchise remains committed to building a playoff contender around Damian Lillard.” The Blazers are giving the teams the “impression” that they’re open to talking trade about most of their players, […] The post West Rumo...2023
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  • • Raptors’ OG Anunoby Drawing Interest from Suns, Pacers, Pelicans, Knicks
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