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Jake Fischer

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Senior NBA reporter, @YahooSports . No Cap Room, @BallDontLie . ‘Built To Lose: How the NBA’s Tanking Era Changed the League Forever’ jakelouisfischer @gmail .com

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Jake Fischer

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*coughs* After two rewarding seasons with @BR_NBA , thrilled to finally share I’m joining the talented team at @YahooSports as a Senior NBA Reporter. I’m so grateful to all the friends and league people who have helped along the way. Let’s keep it rolling…

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Dennis Schroder went to EuroBasket last summer without an NBA contract. He played his way into a return with the Lakers, helped Los Angeles make the WCF, then just got named MVP of the World Cup after leading Germany to the gold medal with Franz Wagner. Quite a story.

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Quinn Cook cried alone in a car when he went undrafted. In Sept, the Hawks waived him after camp while he was mounting his TVs in an Atlanta apartment. Now, he’s the NBA’s most successful two-way contract keying the Warriors’ playoff second unit

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Dog, I didn't report this.

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A Donovan Mitchell trade between the Knicks and Jazz is highly unlikely. League sources believe the Heat are one team that could offer a better package around Tyler Herro and multiple first-round picks ( @JakeLFischer ).

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Golden State and Detroit are in conversations to trade Saddiq Bey, league sources told @YahooSports . The Warriors have shown an increased willingness to move James Wiseman before this afternoon's trade deadline, and the Pistons hold an interest in the former No. 2 pick.

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Had heard Indiana was interested in Grant Williams, as the Pacers have been connected to a lot of forwards. For Boston to land Malcolm Brogdon without sacrificing Williams is a big win for the Celtics.

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Y’all, not gonna lie, this is pretty fucking cool. And man, shoutout to Tony Snell, and to Dora and the boys for letting me share their story.

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Charles Barkley calls on NBA teams to sign Tony Snell after a viral article from @YahooSports this week detailed the veteran forward's need for medical coverage for his two children with Autism

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Breaking: Myles Turner tells reporters in advance of Saturday’s in-season tournament he has gone through over 120,000 Legos this season, spending 3-4 hours a day during his downtime. “I don’t play with Legos, I build with Legos,” Turner said.

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The Pacers have risen to fourth in the East, much in part thanks to franchise building block, and Star Wars Legos master, Myles Turner

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Sounds like Danilo Gallinari will be deciding between Chicago and Boston for his next team. The Bulls have much of the full MLE to offer, roughly $8M AAV and a hair more than the Celtics. But Boston appears to be Gallo's preferred landing spot.

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Gary Payton II has drawn a strong offer from the Trail Blazers among other suitors, sources said. I’m told Portland has the richest contract, roughly $8M, out to the versatile defender, but still mutual interest in Payton’s return to Golden State. Bruce Brown another POR target.

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Sources: The Knicks are still in pursuit of acquiring Jaden Ivey, sources said, even after Detroit selected the Purdue combo guard.

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While Memphis has most seriously continued dialogue with Utah and Detroit on Mike Conley trade packages, the Raptors called Memphis offering Kyle Lowry and Jonas Valanciunas for Conley and Marc Gasol, per league sources. Lowry is aware of Toronto’s general trade discussions.

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Having already moved Norm Powell and CJ McCollum, Portland is still engaged in conversations with Detroit on acquiring forward Jerami Grant, sources said.

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Atlanta and San Antonio have discussed a deal that would swap John Collins for Dejounte Murray, sources said. Spurs have told interests teams that moving Murray would require a "Jrue Holiday-like package." More league-wide trade notes @BR_NBA :

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Latest NBA Offseason Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Discussing Dejounte Murray Trades

Trade conversations stemming from Thursday night’s NBA draft have brought a long list of veteran players into the forefront of the early offseason, where...

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The New York Knicks are planning to offer Kemba Walker a contract worth roughly $8 million in average annual value, according to league sources.

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To be honest, I don't know where Duren is going. But this sounds like a three-team trade with Detroit and New York and Charlotte.

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Didn’t want to say something, but this ridiculous post keeps popping up. I never reported such nonsense. Please read the articles and listen to the podcasts for accuracy. Fake accounts and misleading aggregation only mess with writers’ credibility and faith among readers.

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Oklahoma City has increased its efforts this afternoon to shed salary along with the No. 21 pick en route to dodging luxury tax, league sources say. Steven Adams, Andre Roberson, Dennis Schroeder all very available at the moment.

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Sources with knowledge of the situation have increasingly believed Kyrie Irving's willingness to opt out of Brooklyn, sign the $6M taxpayer midlevel with the Lakers, where Irving can re-sign long-term in 2023. More on @getcallin with @BigWos at 7:30ET:

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No accountability in these streets.

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If Bruce Brown gets $20M a year, I will eat a living pig live on YouTube

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On Monday, as the league prepared for Kevin Durant to potentially request a trade during the Kyrie opt-in saga, Phoenix and Miami were often mentioned as the All-Star's perceived favorite landing spots.

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On John Beilein to Cleveland: During my reporting on the college basketball federal investiagation, one integral source described the former Michigan man as: “The only high-major head coach I’m sure has never cheated.” For him to leave college hoops is pretty telling.

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The Lakers are waiving Mo Bamba, according to a league source.

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Kevin Knox says one team interview at the Combine pressed him if he had a child. Knox, was surprised, obviously replying “no.” The team asked again, saying their intel had learned he had a child. Knox asked for the kid’s name and the team finally relented, admitting it was hoax.

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Brooklyn's blockbuster Kevin trade with Phoenix is not yet official, which could allow Nets to expand this deal. But despite wealth of interest, Brooklyn intends to keep Mikal Bridges beyond the 3 p.m. trade deadline, league sources told @YahooSports .

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The post-trade deadline NBA buyout/waived player market is going to be deep, folks.

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Have not heard his name at all until right now, from several sources, that Golden State is actively engaged in trade conversations regarding Jordan Poole.

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Sources: NBA informed teams via memo today that, as it stands, non-vaccinated NBA players without a valid medical reason will still be ineligible to play in Toronto for the 2022-23 season.

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Word first started making the rounds last night, and discussion of a framework where Kristaps Porzingis potentially heads to Toronto has since circulated around NBA front offices. There's of course mutual interest in bringing Goran Dragic to Dallas. Unclear how serious talks are.

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Not sure if this has been reported yet, but I’m told Danilo Gallinari’s guarantee date has only been officially moved back to July 8, which would suggest Atlanta is still looking to expand the Dejounte Murray trade as Hawks look for further John Collins, Kevin Huerter deals.

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Source: Myles Turner landed on a ball boy’s foot during pregame warmups, leading to tonight’s ill-timed ankle injury. Unfortunate twist after rehabbing to return for Indiana’s season opener.

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The Dallas Mavericks are targeting Fenerbahce head coach Igor Kokoskov to join Jason Kidd’s coaching staff, per league sources. Kokoskov won EuroBasket 2017 with Luka Doncic as the Slovenian national team head coach.

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Facing elimination tonight, the Lakers are still expected to part ways with coach Frank Vogel at season’s end. Two names most often linked by league figures as potential replacements currently coach other teams: Quin Snyder and Doc Rivers. More at @BR_NBA :

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Sources: LA Expected to Part Ways with Vogel After Season, Early Candidates Emerging

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the brink of postseason elimination. With a loss at league-leading Phoenix on Tuesday night, plus a San Antonio Spurs win...

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Being told San Antonio is a team to monitor in the developing three-team sign-and-trade talks that could bring Max Strus to Cleveland. The Cavaliers have been trying to find a trade for Cedi Osman this week, sources said.

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The Celtics are engaged in conversations to add free agent point guard Dennis Schroder, according to league sources. Talks are still ongoing as Boston looks to address its need at point guard

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Sources: There’s growing optimism that Ben Simmons could make his Nets and season debut as early as Game 3 against Boston, at Barclays Center next Saturday.

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In a turn of events, Phoenix is planning to pull the qualifying offer for center Jock Landale, league sources told @YahooSports , which would make Landale a free agent.

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Word is the Suns appeared close to finalizing a three-team trade involving Jae Crowder prior tip-off tonight against Golden State.

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There have been some credible rumbles this week that the Suns have made progress on finding a trade resolution to the Jae Crowder saga. Crowder's cryptic IG story appears to address to feed into that notion ... More NBA from me:

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Sources: Emoni Bates will not play in Memphis' game at Cincinnati on Thursday, as his future with the program has suddenly come into question. Bates has been projected as a 2023 NBA Draft prospect and had previous contact with OTE and overseas opportunities.

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Brook Lopez's free agent decision is definitely one of the larger dominoes free agents and teams are waiting to learn. There was increasing word today that Houston's offer could even exceed the two-year, $40 million figure that's been widely rumored in recent days.

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Longtime San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Chip Engelland is departing the franchise at the conclusion of his contract, according to league sources. Engelland had been with the Spurs since 2005.

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Jalen Duren is being rerouted to Detroit, sources said.

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I spent 3 years reporting on Kendrick Perkins. 70 interviews later, an oral history on the NBA's best teammate ever:

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Oral History: Kendrick Perkins, the NBA's best teammate

What can KD, KG, Russ, Doc and Thibs all agree on? That Kendrick Perkins, one of the NBA's most intimidating enforcers, is also one its most compassionate and legendary teammates.

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And unless they can find a trade here in the final hours, Los Angeles is expected to decline Malik Beasley's $16.5 million team option for the 2023-24 season.

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The Lakers are waiving Mo Bamba, according to a league source.

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Spencer Dinwiddie is nearing an agreement with the Washington Wizards that will pay roughly $60 million over three years, per league sources. Talks are still ongoing in their Los Angeles meeting.

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Word starting to circle around NBA front offices of a potential increase in the 2022-23 salary cap. Multiple teams have indicated the cap could raise as high as 10%, from a projected $122 million.

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Golden State has also been in trade discussion regarding James Wiseman with both Portland and San Antonio today, sources said. Pistons and Hawks have talked a separate John Collins deal, sources said, but being told momentum there has stalled.

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Golden State and Detroit are in conversations to trade Saddiq Bey, league sources told @YahooSports . The Warriors have shown an increased willingness to move James Wiseman before this afternoon's trade deadline, and the Pistons hold an interest in the former No. 2 pick.

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Doc Rivers on Charles Oakley incident: "I thought for a second I was gonna run down there, but then I thought, what the hell am I gonna do?"

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Detroit has held ongoing conversations to find a second lottery pick in tonight's NBA Draft, sources said. Rival executives believe Memphis center Jalen Duren is the Pistons' primary target.

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Boston has been exploring the combined outgoing value of Danilo Gallinari and Payton Pritchard, sources said, as the Celtics search for center reinforcements. Two names of big men that match that outgoing salary: Jakob Poeltl and Mo Bamba.

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In wake of Gersson Rosas' departure, word has circulated among league sources since Summer League that incoming Minnesota Timberwolves owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez have communicated they are fond of Sixers general manager Elton Brand. A name to keep an eye on here.

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The Rockets have called Lakers, Heat and Warriors, at picks Nos. 17, 18, 19, sources said, but won't tell rival front offices who Houston is targeting with a potential trade up from No. 20.

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The Sixers will indeed not pay Ben Simmons the 25% of his salary due today, according to league sources. And there are now growing whispers that Simmons could respond by actually reporting to Philadelphia, albeit maintaining that he is injured:

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Sources: New Developments Emerge in Ben Simmons-Philadelphia 76ers Standoff

The next revolution of the ever-spinning Ben Simmons trade saga has arrived. October 1 marks the date that the second 25 percent of Simmons' salary for the 2021-22 season—roughly $8...

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Cleveland still hopes to work a sign-and-trade scenario to bring Max Strus to the Cavaliers, sources said, in addition to bringing back Caris LeVert and adding Georges Niang.

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Hearing that Danilo Gallinari is being included in the developing three-team trade talks between Boston, Los Angeles and Washington, with Gallinari on track to head to the Wizards.

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As Nets personnel faced their growing James Harden reality, Kevin Durant’s approval of the trade mattered more than most. “KD didn’t want to get rid of James, but he knew it was over.” Details of the “cold war” between Brooklyn’s former trio, @BR_NBA :

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Inside Kevin Durant's Role in Brooklyn Nets' James Harden Trade

LeBron James hid his laughter behind a clipboard during TNT's All-Star draft Thursday, but Kevin Durant kept his face steeled underneath a brown beanie. He withstood the onslaught of wry comments...

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“Fuck, man. Thank you, guys,” is an all-timer for an all-time moment.

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Word was New York's final, best offer for Donovan Mitchell included two unprotected first-round picks. Cleveland's ultimate package features three, plus two pick swaps that are also unprotected, sources said. Utah always made it clear they were hunting for future draft capital.

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The Mavericks had been actively exploring trades to move both Tim Hardaway Jr. and Kristaps Porzingis' contracts. Apologies to those who don't believe reporting deal frameworks provides future context, but fans deserve to know other options that were on the table.

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Word has spread across front offices around the NBA: Bradley Beal is weighing whether to request a trade from the Washington Wizards. “He knows he has to make a decision before the draft,” said one source with knowledge of Beal’s thinking. More @BR_NBA :

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Sources: Bradley Beal Considering Trade Request Before NBA Draft

With the 2021 NBA draft fast approaching, word has reached front offices around the league that Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal is considering requesting a trade prior to Thursday night's event...

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Knicks get from OKC, per source: 2023 first rounder from DET that's 1-18 protected through 2024, 1-13 in '25, 1-11 in '26, 1-9 in 2027. 2023 first from WAS that's 1-14, 1-12 in 2024, 1-10 in '25, 1-8 in 2026. 2023 first from DEN, protected 1-14 through 2025.

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The Clippers and Sixers have been in contact this week, league sources told @YahooSports , where Los Angeles — among wide-ranging talks on Marcus Morris and Norman Powell — have approached Philadelphia on separate ideas of trading for James Harden and Tobias Harris.

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We’ve got a podcast coming shortly on @BallDontLie , but the opt-and-trade scenario where James Harden departs the Sixers to join the Clippers has been discussed by league personnel in recent days.

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The 76ers are acquiring Wilson Chandler, a 2021 second round pick and the rights to swap 2022 second round picks with the Nuggets for minimal cash considerations, per source.

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Sources: Two weeks before free agency begins, James Harden is expected to re-sign with Philadelphia on a shorter-term deal. More notes on the Sixers, and from around the league @BR_NBA :

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Latest NBA Intel: Sources Say James Harden Will Sign Short-Term Extension with Sixers

Two weeks from the beginning of NBA free agency on June 30 at 6 p.m. ET, all signs point toward All-Star guard James Harden returning to the Philadelphia 76ers...

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Toronto appeared quite active in trade conversations Wednesday night. Various Goran Dragic scenarios. Bigs. Lakers and Raptors have discussed Talen Horton-Tucker, sources said, but any notion that deal is serious has been miscategorized by @TheSteinLine and my listeners.

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Ben Simmons passed his physical with Philadelphia this evening, per league sources. He can begin working out on the court in isolation with Sixers coaches tomorrow, as detailed within the NBA's health and safety protocols when players return to market for preseason activities.

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With trade conversations that would send Damian Lillard to the Miami Heat, Portland has the goal of finding a third team for Tyler Herro, league sources told @YahooSports .

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One suitor to keep an eye on, sources said, should DeAndre Jordan and the Brooklyn Nets reach a contract buyout: the Los Angeles Lakers.

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LAL, UTA, MIN have indeed been discussing a three-team trade that would send D'Angelo Russell to Los Angeles, Mike Conley Jr. to Minnesota and Russell Westbrook to Utah. Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt have also been included in the versions of the framework, sources said.

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24 hours before the deadline, 6.5 hours until we go live on @getcallin . No guest, just taking your questions. Download the app to join us at 9:30 ET:

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The buyout market for Andre Drummond is expected to center around the Lakers and Knicks, according to league sources.

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The Pacers have risen to fourth in the East, much in part thanks to franchise building block, and Star Wars Legos master, Myles Turner

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The Pelicans filled the two biggest voids in David Griffin’s life: a youngster to nurture and a franchise to lead. A sabbatical has the executive recharged. And lessons from LeBron will help foster the perfect New Orleans environment to raise Zion et al

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In addition to Hasheem Thabeet, Carmelo Anthony is expected to join the New York Knicks’ informal 5-on-5 scrimmages at Columbia University this morning, according to league sources.

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I produced a documentary on God Shammgod and the origin of his crossover last fall. Today, it finally went live:

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Brooklyn has called rival teams gauging trade interest in Matisse Thybulle, sources said, in the scenario the Nets are able to acquire the swingman from Philadelphia.

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Chartered flights. Two weeks in five-star hotels. Thousands of dollars in per diem. $11,000 for team polos. $200 steaks. The staggering economics behind the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League:

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Being told a key option for the Lakers with their mid-level exception is veteran guard Eric Gordon, a long-standing trade deadline target for Rob Pelinka's front office. Gordon is believed to have several offers at that range.

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As Brown's job status/uncertain futures of Butler/Harris linger over Sixers pressers today, one thing is clear: A deeper sense of family/culture developed in Philly this year, and several close to team have credited Embiid and Simmons embracing one another as franchise partners.

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Miley Cyrus' 'The Climb' started playing in the Bucks' locker room. Giannis Antetokounmpo poked his head up to ask: "What the hell is this?"

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Had heard the Magic were looking at dealing Bol Bol dating back to the NBA Draft. Two teams mentioned were Phoenix and Dallas, but the Suns have flushed out their veteran minimum centers. Wonder if Bol could be in the Mavericks’ plans if Dallas can find a deal for JaVale McGee.

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Sixers are still in conversations with Chicago on Andre Drummond, sources said, while Bulls remain engaged elsewhere. Being told Philadelphia is not pursuing DeMar DeRozan.

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Sounds like the Warriors are weighing an offer from Detroit against other win-now trade opportunities on the wing.

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Golden State and Detroit are in conversations to trade Saddiq Bey, league sources told @YahooSports . The Warriors have shown an increased willingness to move James Wiseman before this afternoon's trade deadline, and the Pistons hold an interest in the former No. 2 pick.

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Jalen Smith is unlikely to remain in Indiana, sources said. Pacers are receiving significant interest in the young forward.

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San Antonio and Atlanta remain engaged on trade conversations regarding a larger deal centered around Dejounte Murray and John Collins, sources said. We’ll get into all the trade and free agency scuttle with @BigWos tomorrow at 7:30pm ET on @getcallin :

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@BigWos About to pack a bowl and go to bed.

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Y’all, not gonna lie, this is pretty fucking cool. And man, shoutout to Tony Snell, and to Dora and the boys for letting me share their story.

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Charles Barkley calls on NBA teams to sign Tony Snell after a viral article from @YahooSports this week detailed the veteran forward's need for medical coverage for his two children with Autism

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The NBPA’s retiree benefits require being on an active NBA roster by Friday to count a year of service. For Tony Snell, it’s the deadline for his 10th season, that would give healthcare for his family — including his two sons with Autism. For @YahooSports :

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Tony Snell’s mission to return to NBA is bigger than just basketball

The veteran 3-and-D specialist yearns to become eligible for the union’s premium medical plan to care for his sons with autism spectrum disorder and to raise awareness about the condition.

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Portland won’t trade the No. 3 pick unless it nets one of a several premium targets to pair with Damian Lillard, league sources told @YahooSports . The Blazers are preparing a significant offer for Miami’s Bam Adebayo, and other notes from around the NBA:

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Portland is determined to improve around Damian Lillard and holds interest in Bam Adebayo

Acquiring Adebayo is likely a long shot, but that is the level of player Portland is aiming for with its young talent and No. 3 overall selection.

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Boston is expected to add Golden State player development assistant Aaron Miles to Ime Udoka’s new Celtics coaching staff, according to league sources. Miles was the head coach of the Santa Cruz Warriors from 2017-19.

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Kenny Atkinson had phoned all of Charlotte’s assistant coaches, and was planning to meet with every Hornets staffer next week after arriving in town ahead of the NBA Draft. Certainly a stunning turn of events.

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Several teams have entirely ruled Thon Maker out of the first round due to his age. Multiple sources believe Maker to be 21-23, not 19.

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10 months

Have heard pretty consistently that the Sixers have no interest in putting Tyrese Maxey in any trade conversations, including a potential pursuit for Damian Lillard. Philadelphia, and other teams, are of the belief the Miami Heat are Lillard's preferred destination.

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6 years

Within: Markelle Fultz is not involved in any potential trade packages the Sixers front office has legitimately brought to ownership attention.

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Jake Fischer

6 years

The Sixers have yet to make a formal trade offer to San Antonio, but Philadelphia is internally discussing several trade packages the Spurs prefer in a Kawhi Leonard trade, sources say. Full details on Philly's Kawhi strategy:

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There is an expectation that the Lakers' acquisition of Russell Westbrook may not be completed until the new league calendar year, similar to the NOLA-MEM trade, and it could even be finalized as a larger, multi-team deal during free agency, according to league sources.

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2 years

Ever-important behind Philadelphia’s Ben Simmons trade talks, James Harden has recently told several confidants—including former teammates and coaches—of his growing interest to explore other opportunities outside of Brooklyn this summer. More at @BR_NBA :

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Sources Explain Why James Harden Would Welcome New Scenery Next Season

As the NBA calendar approaches the Feb. 10 trade deadline, word has circulated around the league about James Harden 's increased interest in testing the open market this summer ...

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One thing that is certain: the Atlanta Hawks, sources say, are operating with the goal of trading John Collins before Thursday night gets underway.

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Jake Fischer

2 years

This year's 24 Green Room invitees ties an NBA Draft record from 2019. Very little certainty among teams picking outside the top-12 which players are going to be available when they're on the clock. One scout said there's 50 players who believe they're going in the first round...

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There was conversation about The Warriors trading James Wiseman to Portland for Gary Payton II, sources said. Golden State now effectively moves their return for Wiseman in exchange to bring Payton back to the Bay Area.

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7 years

Paul George declaring his intentions all but guarantees the Lakers will select Lonzo Ball over Josh Jackson at No. 2.

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Sunday before the trade deadline, it should be illegal to get that weekly Screen Time push alert.

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