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Steve Kyler trade rumors, contract, salary
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• Blazers to aggressively pursue additional star
The Blazers are expected to aggressively pursue an additional star-level player to put alongside Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, sources tell Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. Kyler writes that Portland may be a darkhorse in the Anthony Davis sweepstakes. The team has a bounty of players on mid-sized deals and the franchise owns all of its future first-rounders. It’s unclear what exactly the Pel...2019See more Damian Lillard
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• Pelicans have trade targets in mind
As we relayed just last week, the Pelicans are among a handful of teams who have been active prospective buyers on the trade market so far this season. Additional details have emerged from Jordan Brenner of the Athletic, who notes that the Pels are primarily interested in obtaining a long, defensive-oriented swingman/small forward before the trade deadline. Some of the names that Brenner hears as ...2018Check it out Justin Holiday
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• Report: Cavaliers taking calls about injured star Kevin Love
Despite being in the midst of a horrible season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have done well to trade off rather worthless veteran players for assets. This includes George Hill and Kyle Korver. We’ll give general manger Koby Altman and Co. a ton of credit for that. One player most figured wouldn’t be dealt until closer to February’s trade, All-Star forward Kevin Love, has now reportedly sparked the int...2018See more Kevin Love
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• Report: Magic exploring trade market
As they cling to a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, the Magic are said to be exploring the trade market in search of possible deals, writes Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. According to Kyler, an ideal trade for Orlando would involve a starting-caliber point guard. While D.J. Augustin is having another solid season for the Magic, averaging 10.3 PPG and 5.0 APG with a shooting line of .45...2018Check it out Eastern Conference
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• Timberwolves could trade Butler if they get off to rocky start
The Wolves have given off the impression that they won’t trade Jimmy Butler, but Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders speculates that a rocky start to the season could make the franchise reconsider its position.The Western Conference is as competitive as ever and Minnesota is no lock to be a playoff team. Should the team slide in the standings, Butler’s frustration with his teammates could grow and ...2018Click for news about Jimmy Butler
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• Report: Nerlens Noel took less money to sign with Thunder
The Philadelphia 76ers were hoping Nerlens Noel would become a max contract player when they drafted him with the No. 6 overall pick back in 2013, but the 24-year-old big man signed a veteran minimum contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder this offseason. If Noel wanted more money, the offers were apparently out there.According to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders, Noel had bigger offers than the...2018Visit the page Nerlens Noel
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• Aaron Gordon doubles down on max contract talk
Having stated in the past that he hopes to land a maximum-salary contract as a free agent, Aaron Gordon reiterated that stance this week, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. However, Gordon also said that he’d prefer to simply negotiate a deal with the Magic rather than having to procure an offer sheet from another team.“Hopefully we just get it wrapped up with Orlando,” Gordon said. “That would be fa...2018See more Aaron Gordon
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• Knicks looking to trade up for Mohamed Bamba?
Likely lottery selection Mohamed Bamba attended an in-person meeting in New York today with members of the Knicks’ organization, tweets Ian Begley of ESPN. Begley seems to opine that the meeting is an indication that the Knicks are considering trading up from the No. 9 pick in order to draft Bamba.Jonathan Givony of ESPN has endorsed Begley’s report, adding that the Knicks are specifically explori...2018Visit the page Ian Begley
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• Report: Leonard 'completely fine' with Spurs, wants extension
The relationship between Kawhi Leonard and the San Antonio Spurs may have plenty of room for improvement, but it is starting to sound as though reports of the star forward being shopped to other teams this summer were overblown.Leonard has one more year remaining on his current contract, and it was once considered a foregone conclusion that he will be signing a max deal with the Spurs. According t...2018Continue with Kawhi Leonard
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• Paul George reportedly expected to consider signing with Sixers
Playoff P may soon be becoming Process P.According to a report by Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders on Thursday, the Philadelphia 76ers are on the list of teams that Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George is expected to consider signing with in free agency.Per Kyler:There is still a window of hope that the Thunder can advance and make some noise, but most in NBA circles see George heading to h...2018See also Paul George
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Steve Kyler trade rumors, contract, salary
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• RFA rumors: Jabari Parker, Aaron Gordon
Only about a quarter of the NBA’s teams are expected to have meaningful cap room this summer, so restricted free agents hoping for a major payday could have a tough summer, writes Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. Last week, we identified eight RFAswe believe have positioned themselves well for long-term contracts, and while we’re still bullish on those players, the RFA market may not be as acti...2018See also Jabari Parker
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• Kings eyeing Mario Hezonja as free agent target?
Mario Hezonja, who is playing some of the best basketball of his NBA career as of late, will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and he’s beginning to look like an intriguing target. According to various reports, the Kings are one team that’s expected to have interest in Hezonja when he reaches the open market.Jason Jones of The Sacramento Bee recently wrote that Hezonja has “fans in Sacram...2018Visit the page Mario Hezonja
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• Trade rumors: Rodney Hood, other veterans garnering plenty of interest
Over at USA Today, Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt broke down trade deadline goals for each of the NBA’s 30 teams. While the duo’s roundup mentioned several players already known to be trade candidates, Amick and Zillgitt also identified a few new names.Kings center Georgios Papagiannis, Timberwolves guard Jamal Crawford and Nuggets big man Darrell Arthur are among the players who could be available t...2018Read about Rodney Hood
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• Report: Lakers ‘Favorites’ In Marquese Chriss Trade TalkThe Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly the favorites to acquire Suns forward Marquese Chriss before Thursday’s trade deadline. According to Basketball Insiders‘ Steve Kyler, several other teams are also pursuing Chriss. For what it’s worth, seems the Phoenix Suns are looking at deals involving Marquese Chriss. Several teams seem to be involved, with the Lakers […] The post Report:...2018Check it out Los Angeles Lakers -
• Report: Knicks ‘May Be Open’ To Giving Up First-Round Pick To Offload NoahWith Joakim Noah still exiled, the Knicks are searching for ways to offload the expensive big man (three years, $54 million left on contract) ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline. According to Basketball Insiders‘ Steve Kyler, New York might be willing to part ways with their first-round pick in the upcoming draft to get […] The post Report: Knicks ‘May Be Open’ To Giving Up ...2018Check it out Joakim Noah -
• Report: Knicks willing to part with first-rounder in Noah trade
The New York Knicks are apparently doing everything possible to move on from the ill-fated Joakim Noah era. After feuding with head coach Jeff Hornacek, the Knicks have sent the veteran home until they can find either a trade partner or another avenue to jettison him from the organization.Now comes this report from Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders, citing a source close to the situation, that th...2018Visit the page New York Knicks
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• Joe Johnson angling for trade?
Veteran forward Joe Johnson is “angling behind the scenes” for a trade that would send him out of Utah, league sources tell Marc Stein of The New York Times (Twitter link). It’s not the first time we’ve heard rumblings about the possibility — Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders (Twitter link) said last week that he was told Johnson wants out.Johnson, 36, has racked up more than 20,000 over the cour...2018Visit the page Joe Johnson
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• Report: Bucks Interested In Trading For Hassan WhitesideLooking for an upgrade at the center position, the Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly interested in trading for Hassan Whiteside. According to Basketball Insiders‘ Steve Kyler, Milwaukee would need to include Jabari Parker in any offer for Whiteside. NBA Daily: First NBA Trade Domino Drops https://t.co/9omZw8mh6i pic.twitter.com/sSmDbmEcXB — Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) January 30, 2018 [T...2018See also Hassan Whiteside -
• Report: Whiteside could be trade candidate for Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks need some interior help, and that could lead them to take a walk on the Whiteside.According to a report by Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders on Thursday, Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside could be a trade candidate for the Bucks before the Feb. 8 deadline (though there are some caveats):Per Kyler:The dark horse candidate for the Bucks could be Miami’s Hassan Whiteside, but so...2018Continue with Milwaukee Bucks
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• Seven trade candidates in the Southeast Division
The NBA trade deadline is just over three weeks away, and there’s no shortage of players around the league who could change teams. Over the next week, we’ll be taking a closer look at some of those top trade candidates, breaking them down by division.While our focus will be primarily on teams expected to be sellers at the deadline, our lists may also include some players on contenders who could be...2018Check it out Evan Fournier
Steve Kyler trade rumors, contract, salary
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• Report: Cavs have made trade offer for DeAndre Jordan
With less than two months to go before the trade deadline, the Cleveland Cavaliers seem to be parking themselves firmly in DeAndre Jordan Lane.Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders reported this week that the Cavs have made an offer to the LA Clippers for their All-Star big man.Per Kyler:The Cleveland Cavaliers have also been in the mix with an offer built around guard Iman Shumpert, Tristan Thompson...2017Read about DeAndre Jordan
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• Cavaliers reportedly 'sniffing around' DeAndre Jordan
The Cavaliers are keeping a close eye on the DeAndre Jordan situation in Los Angeles, and have “quietly explored” the possibility of a deal, league sources tell Sam Amico of AmicoHoops.net. Amico cautions that the Cavs haven’t aggressively pursued Jordan, with one source suggesting that the club is simply “sniffing around” the idea.This is the second time this week that a report has linked the Cav...2017Click for news about DeAndre Jordan
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• Sixers to offer Joel Embiid $100 million extension?
It is soon to be extension season for the 2014 NBA draft class, and one of the more fascinating storylines is that of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. According to a report by Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders on Wednesday, the Sixers may offer Embiid an extension similar to the four-year, $100 million one Giannis Antetokounmpo got from the Milwaukee Bucks last year. More from Kyler: League...2017Click for news about Joel Embiid
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• Report: Nerlens Noel rejected deal worth over $17M per year
Nerlens Noel may have priced himself out of his own market as it turns out. Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders reported on Wednesday that Noel turned down a deal in the range of $17.5 million per year. The 23-year-old big man still remains unsigned as a restricted free agent as we approach the two-month mark of free agency. We know that Noel is swinging for the fences based on this recent change i...2017Read about Nerlens Noel
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• Report: Knicks, Rockets would need third team for Carmelo trade
The New York Knicks and Houston Rockets have mutual interest in working out a trade involving Carmelo Anthony, but that may not be enough to facilitate a deal.If and when the Knicks do trade Anthony, they’ll be looking for draft picks and/or younger players in return. The Rockets already sent several young players and a protected first-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for Chris Paul, so they...2017Click for news about New York Knicks
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• Report: Hayward could take slight pay cut to help Celtics
Gordon Hayward has agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics, but the exact terms of his deal have not yet been hammered out. While it was initially assumed that Hayward will sign a max deal worth $128 million over four seasons, there has been some talk of him taking slightly less.As it stands, the Celtics don’t have the salary cap space needed to sign Hayward. They’ve been exploring sign-and-trade p...2017Visit the page Gordon Hayward
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• Report: Paul George, Spurs have strong mutual interest in trade
The San Antonio Spurs may be making a run at Paul George, and they would reportedly be willing to trade for him even without a commitment beyond next season.Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders reported on Thursday that the Spurs have a “real shot” at landing George, and the Indiana Pacers star is said to have mutual interest. The belief remains that Paul intends to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers ...2017See more articles Paul George
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• Report: Ricky Rubio, Timberwolves ready to move on
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio has been on the trade block for some time now. Even after a career-best performance this past regular season, it doesn’t look like that’s changed.In discussing players that could be moved during the draft, Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders indicates that both Rubio and the Wolves are expecting their relationship to end this summer.“The worst-kept secret in...2017Click for news about Ricky Rubio
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• Serge Ibaka re-signing with Raptors is basically a done deal
Serge Ibaka was slated to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but the Toronto Raptors are trying to prevent the power forward from hitting the open market.Via Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders: Most in NBA circles believe that Ibaka made it clear to the Magic the only team he wanted to land with was Toronto, and it’s likely why other teams in the hunt for him passed on giving big assets...2017See more Serge Ibaka
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• Terrence Jones reportedly interested in joining Celtics
Even if they let this year’s trade deadline pass without making a move, the Boston Celtics may still have a viable path towards improving their roster.Responding to a question from a Twitter follower on Friday, Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders reported that free agent big man Terrence Jones is interested in joining the Celtics. The 25-year-old Jones was released by the New Orleans Pelicans earli...2017Click for news about Terrence Jones