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Despite recent reports, Kyrie Irving still wants to join the Lakers

One prominent NBA reporter says that Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving still wants to be a Laker, one way or another.

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Nets not satisfied with proposed deals for Kevin Durant

David Hardisty: Woj: "Brooklyn simply doesn't have a deal out there that's good enough to justify trading Kevin Durant with four years left on his contract. They continue to talk to teams around the league but simply, no one is meeting that ...

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Knicks confident about landing Donovan Mitchell without trading RJ Barrett?

Knicks personnel have projected confidence, sources said, that they will ultimately be able to land Mitchell without sacrificing Barrett. Likewise, league sources have indicated that Utah isn't enamored by becoming the franchise that coughs up a ...

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Heat have prioritized pursuing Kevin Durant over Donovan Mitchell

RJ Barrett and Tyler Herro are the two extension-eligible 2019 first-rounders whose futures seem tied to the outcomes of the Durant and Mitchell trade sweepstakes. The Miami Heat remain focused on acquiring one of those aforementioned All-Stars, and ...

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Tyler Herro extension with Heat likely?

Both Barrett and Herro are expected to command maximum paydays. By all accounts, it seems unlikely Barrett will find a new deal in the interim. And regardless of the trade outcomes, there's a greater sense of optimism among NBA executives that Miami ...

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Nets lukewarm on trade involving Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson and draft picks for Kevin Durant

In the case of Mitchell, the fact Herro is contract extension eligible this offseason - and would be a restricted free agent in 2023 if no extension is reached - gives the Jazz pause. Especially considering Herro is asking for a max contract. While ...

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Lakers, Nets trade talks for Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook still not progressing

Los Angeles has engaged Brooklyn in trade talks in recent weeks to attempt to acquire Irving in a deal that would send Russell Westbrook to the Nets, sources told ESPN. Thus far, those talks have not progressed toward an agreement. Source: Dave ...

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Kyrie Irving to play in Drew League in Los Angeles

Dave McMenamin: Kyrie Irving is expected to play in the Drew League in Los Angeles today at 11 a.m., Drew League commissioner Dino Smiley told ESPN. LeBron James is expected to play at 1:45, per Smiley. Yahoo earlier reported James' plans to return ...

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RJ Barrett, Tyler Herro eyeing max contracts

Jake Fischer: The word on the street is definitely that both Barrett and Tyler Herro are looking for maximum contract extensions. Source: Spotify What's the buzz on Twitter? Barry Jackson @ flasportsbuzz From PM: Readers asked if Donovan Mitchell is ...

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Utah a potential landing spot for Russell Westbrook?

L.A. could instead opt to deal Westbrook in a different deal, and according to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Utah Jazz could be a possible partner in such a trade. "If [Donovan] Mitchell is ultimately moved, and the Jazz are just kind of a wasteland ...

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Knicks clear favorites to land Donovan Mitchell

There are few NBA players as spectacular offensively as the 25-foot sparkplug, who was reported by ESPN as available in the trade market, even if he's not being aggressively shopped. According to multiple gambling websites, the Knicks are the ...

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Jazz and Knicks have begun talks on Donovan Mitchell trade

The Jazz and Knicks have begun discussions on a potential trade sending three-time NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell to New York, sources tell The Athletic. Source: Shams Charania, Tony Jones, Shams Charania and Tony Jones @ The Athletic What's the buzz ...

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Lakers are interested in Utah Jazz guard Patrick Beverley

The Jazz may look to trade veteran guard Patrick Beverley, and the Lakers have been rumored to be interested.

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Donovan Mitchell fallback option for Heat?

The Heat remain in pursuit of Durant, but Mitchell is considered a fallback option if the Heat are unable to land him. Source: Kevin O'Connor @ The Ringer What's the buzz on Twitter? Stefan Bondy @ SBondyNYDN My column: Donovan Mitchell is worth the ...

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No Donovan Mitchell trade expected any time soon

To be clear: No Donovan Mitchell deal is expected any time soon, barring a significant offer that Utah would be forced to consider. Perhaps this dynamic will be similar to the Rockets' positioning during the final months of James Harden's tenure in ...

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Knicks seem to be clear frontrunners to land Donovan Mitchell?

New York would seem to be the clear front-runner to land Mitchell. The Knicks' interest in the New York native has been obvious for awhile, best illustrated this past spring when members of the front office attended Utah's opening game of the ...

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Heat, Knicks discussed Cam Reddish trade?

NBA Central: "I do know that Miami is among the teams that has spoken to the Knicks about [Cam Reddish] specifically." - @Ian Begley (Via @Jake Fischer ) pic.twitter.com/sV6Lmr9S5W Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral What's the buzz on Twitter? Steve ...

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Nets resisting taking Russell Westbrook in Kyrie Irving trade without first-round draft capital from Lakers

League sources maintain that the Nets are A) focused on trying to assemble a palatable Kevin Durant trade before proceeding to Kyrie Irving scenarios and B) adamant in their resistance to taking back Russell Westbrook in a theoretical Irving swap ...

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Miles Bridges situation: Hornets not pulling qualifying offer?

Jake Fischer on Miles Bridges: The only thing I'll say about the qualifying offer… I know it hasn't happened yet. I have that on solid grounds. And everyone I've talked to around the league, no one expects them to pull it either. Source: Spotify ...

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Nets may not want Russell Westbrook in potential Kyrie Irving deal

The Brooklyn Nets may not accept Russell Westbrook in a potential Kyrie Irving trade, which would require the Lakers to get creative.

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Raptors unwilling to part with Scottie Barnes

The Raptors are the most obvious team fitting that description. For Toronto to land Ayton, the Raptors would need to sacrifice valuable players or picks in a sign-and-trade that could be used for Durant instead. Of important note regarding Toronto: ...

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Utah not a likely destination for Deandre Ayton

Toronto and Indiana have repeatedly been mentioned as looming landing spots for the talented young center, but Utah has been described to B/R as an unlikely destination for Ayton, despite the Jazz moving off Gobert. Source: Jake Fischer @ Bleacher ...

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Likeliest landing spot for Kevin Durant still Phoenix?

Ralph Mason: Jake Fischer: The most likely spot for Kevin Durant right now is to Phoenix in a potential multiple-team deal with Deandre Ayton going to a non-Brooklyn team. Source: Twitter What's the buzz on Twitter? Dan Favale @ danfavale [searching ...

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Raptors not likely to include Scottie Barnes in potential Durant trade?

Ralph Mason: Jake Fischer: I don't think Toronto would include Scottie Barnes in a Kevin Durant trade Source: Twitter What's the buzz on Twitter? StatMuse @ statmuse Scottie Barnes had a remarkable rookie season: 15.3 PPG 7.5 RPG 3.5 APG 49.2 FG% ...

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Pacers trading Malcolm Brogdon to Boston

Adrian Wojnarowski: The Indiana Pacers are trading guard Malcolm Brogdon to the Boston Celtics, sources tell ESPN. Source: Twitter @wojespn What's the buzz on Twitter? Jake Fischer @ JakeLFischer Had heard Indiana was interested in Grant Williams, ...

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