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• Zion Williamson could make debut Thursday vs. Jazz
With all the excitement that has gone on in the first half of the NBA season, it’s easy to forget that Zion Williamson still hasn’t made his debut, but there’s a chance we could see the No. 1 overall pick take the floor for the Pelicans later this week. Mitch Lawrence of SiriusXM NBA Radio got the hopes up of basketball fans everywhere with some exciting news on Monday. The plan is for Williamson ...2020
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• Report: Zion Williamson, Jrue Holiday not far from making returns
Reinforcements are on the way soon for the Pelicans, who have been without their most talented backcourt player (Jrue Holiday) for the last four games and their most talented frontcourt player (Zion Williamson) for the entire season. According to Christian Clark of NOLA.com (Twitter link), Holiday isn’t expected to play on Monday night in Detroit, but Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry sounded optim...2020
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• J.B. Bickerstaff: I'm 'definitely interested' in Cavaliers' head coach job
Former Grizzlies coach J.B. Bickerstaff is “definitely interested” in the Cavaliers’ head coaching opening, he said in a SiruisXM interview with Mitch Lawrence, Zach Harper and Sarah Kustok. “It would be an honor to have an opportunity to work with that group,” said Bickerstaff, who was fired by Memphis two weeks ago. Bickerstaff is reportedly on Cleveland’s radar screen, though there’s been no in...2019
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• Report: Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry fined $25K for Anthony Davis comments
Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for recent comments about Anthony Davis, league sources tell Malika Andrews of ESPN.com (Twitter link). After Milwaukee showed up on Davis’ alleged four-team list of preferred destinations, Lasry spoke to Mitch Lawrence of Sporting News about it, mentioning the Pelicans‘ All-Star big man by name. “I saw that report, and I think it’s great...2019
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• Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry fined $25K for Anthony Davis comments
Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for recent comments about Anthony Davis, league sources tell Malika Andrews of ESPN.com (Twitter link). After Milwaukee showed up on Davis’ alleged four-team list of preferred destinations, Lasry spoke to Mitch Lawrence of Sporting News about it, mentioning the Pelicans‘ All-Star big man by name. “I saw that report, and I think it’s great...2019
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• Report: Thunder, Hawks talking Anthony-Schroder swap
When two teams are each desperate to trade a player, sometimes it can provide the most ideal pairing. That seems to be the case between the Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder who could soon match up on a deal to unload unwanted stars.According to Mitch Lawrence of Sporting News, the Hawks and Thunder have discussed a swap that would send forward Carmelo Anthony to Atlanta in exchange for guar...2018
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• Zion Williamson could make debut Thursday vs. Jazz
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• Jeremy Lin shoots down trade rumors
Jeremy Lin is shooting down trade rumors involving him.On Wednesday, NBA host/reporter Mitch Lawrence reported that the Thunder were talking to the Brooklyn Nets about a potential trade involving Carmelo Anthony. Lawrence said that the Nets want to trade Lin. Lin was asked about the report and said that the Nets would have informed him if they were planning to trade him. Hence, he doesn’t think th...2018
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• NBA Free Agents 2016: Latest Rumors on Kevin Durant, Joakim Noah and More
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• Report: Wizards, Knicks pursuing Noah
The Washington Wizards are going to go after Joakim Noah hard when free agency starts. Mitch Lawrence of Sports Illustrated reports the Wizards are prepared to offer the longtime Chicago Bulls center a full maximum contract. Noah, 31, is coming off shoulder surgery. He played only 29 games last season. The Wizards are not the only team interested. The New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves and Mi...2016
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"According to veteran NBA writer Mitch Lawrence (Twitter link), there’s a chance that could happen as early as Thursday, depending on how practice goes this week for Zion."

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"After Milwaukee showed up on Davis’ alleged four-team list of preferred destinations, Lasry spoke to Mitch Lawrence of Sporting News about it, mentioning the Pelicans‘ All-Star big man by name."

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"Thompson said, via Mitch Lawrence of Sporting News."

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"SiriusXM NBA host Mitch Lawrence reported on Twitter Thursday that the Cavs, Jazz and Pacers are talking about a potential 3-way trade that would send Paul George and George Hill to Cleveland, and Kyrie Irving to the Jazz."

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"5 According to Mitch Lawrence of the Sporting News, the Clippers and Denver Nuggets have had discussions about a deal involving Griffin."

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" Mitch Lawrence of NBC New York reported the Nuggets were considering waiving Lawson after his DUI arrest in July."

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""I don't see them trading Kobe, not at all," one rival NBA team president told New York scribe Mitch Lawrence in a piece for Forbes earlier this month."

• Report: Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry fined $25K for Anthony Davis comments
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• Report: Thunder, Hawks talking Anthony-Schroder swap
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• Report: Hawks, Thunder have discussed Carmelo Anthony
The Thunder and Hawks have engaged in discussions on a potential trade involving Carmelo Anthony, reports NBA columnist Mitch Lawrence (Twitter link). According to Lawrence, the Thunder are looking at Dennis Schroder and Mike Muscala, and if the two sides can make a deal, Atlanta would buy out Anthony’s expiring contract.Per Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Hawks and Thunde...2018
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• Report: Hawks, Thunder Discussing Carmelo-Schroder Trade

The Thunder and Hawks are discussing a trade centered around swapping Carmelo Anthony and Dennis Schroder, reports Sirus XM NBA Radio’s Mitch Lawrence. If a deal is reached, Atlanta would buy out Anthony’s contract, per Lawrence. Oklahoma City would also receive forward Mike Muscala. Oklahoma City and Atlanta in trade talks, with Thunder targeting Dennis Schroder […] The post Rep...2018
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• Jeremy Lin shoots down trade rumors
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• Examining how a Carmelo Anthony trade could work
The Thunder have talked to the Nets about a possible trade involving Carmelo Anthony, according to Mitch Lawrence of Forbes and The Sporting News, who reports (via Twitter) that Brooklyn would be looking to move Jeremy Lin in such a deal. The Nets, who would want draft picks, would buy out or waive Anthony if they acquired him, Lawrence adds. While it may be true that the Thunder and Nets have exp...2018
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• Southeast notes: Aaron Gordon looking for max contract; David Fizdale to Hornets?
Dismissed during the 2017-18 season by the Grizzlies, David Fizdale figures to receive plenty of interest this spring from teams on the lookout for a new head coach. One possible landing spot for Fizdale is Charlotte, according to NBA columnist Mitch Lawrence (Twitter link), who hears from sources that the Hornets had started doing their homework on Fizdale even before announcing that Steve Cliffo...2018
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• Klay Thompson’s father shoots down report about him wanting to leave Warriors
The Warriors will have their core stars together for the near future, but things will get complicated after the 2018 season.Both Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson are under contract through 2018, which will present some issues for the team going forward, especially given how far over the luxury tax the team already is.Further complicating things is the fact that rumors are circulating about Thompson ...2018
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• Report: Blazers pursuing lottery pick due to Damian Lillard’s desire for better supporting cast
Damian Lillard wants the Portland front office to send in the reinforcements.Mitch Lawrence of Sporting News reports on Thursday that the Blazers are looking to acquire a lottery pick in the draft, as Lillard has informed team executives that he wants a better supporting cast. The Blazers finished 41-41 last season and were swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Golden State Warriors. Out...2017
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• Vets tuning out Jeff Hornacek, Knicks likely to move on
The feeling around the NBA is that Jeff Hornacek won’t return as the Knicks’ head coach for the 2018-19 season, writes Marc Berman of The New York Post. According to Berman, people around the league view Doc Rivers and Mark Jackson as a pair of potential top targets for the Knicks if they seek out a new coach.Hornacek’s spot on the hot seat is nothing new — since the Knicks fell out of playoff con...2018
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• Report: Deron Williams, Jameer Nelson are potential PG targets for Cavs
The Cleveland Cavaliers already have the NBA’s oldest roster, but they may be targeting more veterans in their desperation to upgrade their backcourt.According to a report by Mitch Lawrence of Forbes on Tuesday, Deron Williams of the Dallas Mavericks and Jameer Nelson of the Denver Nuggets are also potential point guard targets for the Cavs.The 32-year-old Williams is averaging 13.7 points and 7.1...2017
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• Bulls Rumors: Latest Buzz Surrounding Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah and More
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• NBA Free Agency 2016: Latest Rumors and Predictions for Kevin Durant and More
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• Report: Wolves to pursue Joakim Noah in free agency
Thibodeau’s Avengers, assemble? According to a report by Mitch Lawrence of the Sporting News on Sunday, the Minnesota Timberwolves are set to pursue Joakim Noah in free agency. The Timberwolves, of course, recently hired Tom Thibodeau, Noah’s longtime coach on the Chicago Bulls, to serve as their head coach and president of basketball operations. Noah, for his part, is an unrestricted free agent t...2016
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• Red Light, Green Light: Evaluating NBA Trade Rumors Approaching All-Star Weekend
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• Report: Clippers, Nuggets have discussed Blake Griffin trade
Blake Griffin’s off-court fight that resulted in a broken hand sparked rumors the Los Angeles Clippers might consider trading the power forward, and it appears the franchise truly is exploring the option. According to Mitch Lawrence of Sporting News, the Clippers and Denver Nuggests have discussed a trade for the 26-year-old Griffin. The Clippers have talked to the Nuggets about trading Blake Gri...2016
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• Klay Thompson’s father shoots down report about him wanting to leave Warriors
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• NBA Free Agency 2016: Latest Rumors and Predictions for Kevin Durant and More
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• The Immortal Appeal of Kobe Bryant
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• Ty Lawson to Rockets: Latest Trade Details, Comments, Reaction
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• Blake Griffin Trade Rumors: Latest News, Speculation on Clippers Star
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• Jason Terry Plans to Wear All Black Outfit for Mavericks' 'Funeral' in Game 4
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• 76ers Co-Owners Reportedly Looking to Sell Franchise: Latest Comments, Reaction
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• Max Contract Today, Bargain Tomorrow: Welcome to NBA's New Free Agency
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• LISTEN: SLAM Editor-In-Chief Ben Osborne on SiriusXM NBA Radio
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• Nets Head Coach Search: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation Surrounding Position
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• NBA Free Agency 2016: Latest Rumors and Predictions for Kevin Durant and More
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz Surrounding Kobe Bryant and Rajon Rondo
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• Official Guide to 2016 NBA Offseason Conspiracy Theories
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• Report: Thunder, Hawks talking Anthony-Schroder swap
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• Vets tuning out Jeff Hornacek, Knicks likely to move on
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• Stan Van Gundy responds to report that he may lose his role as Pistons president
Stan Van Gundy may be going down the route of Doc Rivers and Mike Budenholzer, but he is remaining mum on the rumors for now.Mitch Lawrence of Sporting News reported on Thursday that Van Gundy, who serves as both head coach and team president of the Detroit Pistons, may lose at least the latter role. Lawrence also mentions Pistons executive and longtime agent Arn Tellem, who is said to be owner To...2018
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• Report: Blazers pursuing lottery pick due to Damian Lillard’s desire for better supporting cast
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• 5 NBA Teams That Should Be Active in Trade Talks During 2016 Offseason
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• NBA Free Agents 2016: Latest Rumors on Kevin Durant, Joakim Noah and More
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• Insider Buzz: Hottest NBA Trade Rumors for League's Top Targets
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Latest on Potential Kobe Bryant, Corey Brewer Deals
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