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Lakers may go after Julius Randle if Knicks get Donovan Mitchell

If Donovan Mitchell heads to the Big Apple, the Lakers may try to pry Julius Randle from the New York Knicks.

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Lakers interested in bringing back Julius Randle?

Stein said that the Lakers may potentially engage the Knicks in a deal for Julius Randle if the Knicks successfully trade for Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell. Stein added that the Lakers would not mind taking on the long-term money that Randle is ...

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Marc Stein: LeBron James seems unlikely to leave the Lakers soon

Despite the anxiety surrounding LeBron James' future with the Lakers, it doesn't seem like he's angling to leave L.A. any time soon.

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James Harden on re-signing with Sixers: This is where I want to win and we have the pieces to accomplish that

Lauren Rosen: James Harden on returning to the @Philadelphia 76ers: "This is where I want to be. This is where I want to win, and I think we have the pieces to accomplish that goal." Source: Twitter @LaurenMRosen What's the buzz on Twitter? Kyle ...

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Report: Lakers want Kyrie Irving resolution before considering Eric Gordon trade

Rockets guard Eric Gordon has frequently been mentioned as a trade possibility for the Lakers, but Los Angeles reportedly wants clarity on Kyrie Irving before moving down its list.

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Lakers have discussed trade for Buddy Hield involving Talen Horton-Tucker?

Marc Stein: Indiana would be expected to buy Westbrook out if such a trade came to fruition … which is another likely obstacle because buying out such a big salary is hardly the norm for Pacers owner Herb Simon. It is likewise believed that the ...

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Lakers and Pacers have talked about Buddy Hield-Myles Turner trade

The Lakers seem to be working on a trade that doesn't involve Kyrie Irving.

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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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Could the Knicks be a destination for Russell Westbrook?

There may be a team willing to take Russell Westbrook off the Lakers' hands after all.

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Knicks hoping to trade for Donovan Mitchell without losing more than four or five first-round picks

The Knicks naturally hope to complete the actual acquisition of Donovan Mitchell now without surrendering more than, say, four or five of those eight future firsts and by keeping RJ Barrett out of the deal. While Barrett's exclusion is likely fine ...

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Knicks to sign Jalen Brunson on Monday?

Marc Stein: Monday, I'm told, is the likely soonest for the Knicks' long-awaited signing of Jalen Brunson to a four-year deal in excess of $100 million. And as @FredKatz reports below all signs point to New York signing him outright with cap space. ...

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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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Lakers talking to Russell Westbrook on how to improve play next season, not bracing him for a trade

Says a third source close to the situation: Communications between Westbrook and the Lakers this offseason have taken the same tone as Ham's public commentary. Which is to convey, insists the source, that the messaging has focused on ways to make ...

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Mark Cuban on Jalen Brunson departure: ‘No hard feelings’

Beyond the familial ties and the nine-figures, Brunson's desire to join the Knicks, according to a source, was boosted by the opportunity to play the lead guard. It was something he flirted with in Dallas but couldn't do full-time alongside Doncic. ...

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Spurs waive Danilo Gallinari, paving way for him to sign with Celtics

Marc Stein: Also: The Spurs have today waived Danilo Gallinari, who is expected to sign with Boston after clearing waivers. Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine What's the buzz on Twitter? Tom Orsborn @ tom_orsborn As expected, Spurs announced they've ...

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Official completion of Jalen Brunson deal with Knicks unlikely to be finished before the weekend

Marc Stein: The official completion of Jalen Brunson's four-year, $100-plus million deal with the Knicks is forthcoming but remains unlikely, I'm told, before this weekend at the soonest, with Brunson still due in New York to complete his physical. ...

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Mavericks’ intention to keep Frank Ntilikina

Marc Stein: Frank Ntilikina's $2 million contract for next season becomes guaranteed tomorrow and the Mavericks' intention, league sources say, is indeed to retain the former Knicks lottery pick. More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com Source: ...

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Goran Dragic to Bulls

Shams Charania: Free agent guard Goran Dragic has agreed to a deal with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What's the buzz on Twitter? KC Johnson @ KCJHoop Can confirm Goran Dragic has agreed to a ...

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Jalen Brunson formally agree to four-year deal with Knicks

Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent guard Jalen Brunson has agreed to a four-year, $104 million deal with the New York Knicks, his agents Aaron Mintz and Sam Rose of @CAA_Basketball tell ESPN. The deal includes a player option on the final season. ...

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Malik Monk to Kings

Shams Charania: Free agent Malik Monk is finalizing a deal with the Sacramento Kings, sources tell me and @sam_amick. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What's the buzz on Twitter? Keith Smith @ KeithSmithNBA Malik Monk got most of the Non-Taxpayer MLE ...

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Isaiah Hartenstein to Knicks

Kelly Iko: Free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein is signing a two-year, $16.7 million deal with the New York Knicks, sources tell @TheAthletic. Source: Twitter @KellyIkoNBA What's the buzz on Twitter? Fred Katz @ FredKatz Very interested to see how ...

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Mavericks interested in JaVale McGee

Marc Stein: League sources say that the Mavericks do indeed have interest in signing JaVale McGee, as earlier reported by @Gambo987 , but Dallas must commit some of its $6.4 million taxpayers' mid-level exception to signing rookie guard Jaden Hardy ...

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Malik Monk nearing deal with the Kings?

James Ham: As @Jake Fischer reported on @Marc Stein pod, there is a lot of smoke with regards to Malik Monk landing with Kings. Nothing confirmed yet on length of contract/money, but multiple league sources are linking Lakers guard to Sacramento ...

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Kings eyeing Malik Monk

Jake Fischer on Malik Monk: It's a very different situation than the Lakers, but I know that there's mutual interest. The one team I've heard to look out for for him not to go to Lakers is the Sacramento Kings. Source: Marc Stein @ ...

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Blake Griffin likely going back to Los Angeles

Jake Fischer on Blake Griffin: It sounds like he's not going back to Brooklyn. It sounds like he's gonna go to Los Angeles. The Clippers would be pretty weird, funny, silly outcome with the whole exit there. So I mean, the Lakers would make more ...

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