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Houston Rockets ‘willing to get uncomfortable’ with James Harden, Russell Westbrook, source says
The Houston Rockets feel no pressure to trade James Harden or Russell Westbrook, regardless of the superstars’ strong desire for fresh starts with different franchises, and are “willing to get uncomfortable” as training camp opens and the season begins, sources told ESPN. The Rockets’ front office, led by recently promoted general manager Rafael Stone, remains […]
Continue readingSources: James Harden rejects Rockets extension; focus on trade to Nets
After turning down the chance to become the first $50 million per year player in league history, Houston Rockets All-NBA guard James Harden has made it clear to ownership that he’s singularly focused on a trade to the Brooklyn Nets, sources told ESPN. As Harden’s conversations with the Nets’ stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving […]
Continue readingSources: Los Angeles Lakers intend to acquire Dennis Schroder from Oklahoma City Thunder
Ahead of the lifting of the transaction window on Monday afternoon, the Los Angeles Lakers intend to acquire Oklahoma City guard Dennis Schroder, sources told ESPN. The deal can be formally agreed to in principle Monday and finalized after the NBA draft on Wednesday night. As part of the trade, the Lakers are preparing to […]
Continue readingNBA trade tracker: Grades and details for every deal
NBA trade season is upon us again. On Monday, the league is set to lift the transaction moratorium it imposed when the 2019-20 season was put on hold in March, allowing teams to make moves ahead of the 2020 NBA draft (7 p.m. ET Nov. 18 on ESPN). But the transaction talk is already underway. […]
Continue readingSources: James Harden, Russell Westbrook concerned about direction of Houston Rockets
As the Houston Rockets navigate an offseason of major change, a new challenge is emerging for the franchise — the uncertainty of former MVP guards James Harden and Russell Westbrook on their futures with the team, sources told ESPN. In the wake of the departures of head coach Mike D’Antoni and general manager Daryl Morey, […]
Continue readingSources: Phoenix Suns, Oklahoma City Thunder discuss Chris Paul trade
The Phoenix Suns have had discussions about acquiring All-Star point guard Chris Paul from the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources told ESPN. Talks have been ongoing and have continued to gather traction, but there is no deal imminent, sources said. There is currently a moratorium on trades as the NBA goes through procedures to start next […]
Continue readingGiannis Antetokounmpo’s future, All-Star trades, the NBA draft and everything else to watch this offseason
• Many within the Bucks remain confident Giannis Antetokounmpo will sign a five-year supermax extension valued at between $220 million and $250 million (depending on the cap level) before the start of the 2020-21 regular season. Unless something drastic changes, Milwaukee is not trading him. If Antetokounmpo doesn’t sign, the Bucks are prepared to play […]
Continue readingWhat the work behind political change looks like for LeBron James and star athletes
ON THE FIRST day of early voting at State Farm Arena in Atlanta this month, a familiar face peered out from behind a mask. Not all of the voters who passed by Lloyd Pierce, the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks, recognized him at first. “I got a lot of ‘I thought that was you’ […]
Continue readingMilwaukee Bucks’ George Hill supports local organization urging early voting
Hill, who lives in San Antonio, worked alongside about 50 volunteers from the Milwaukee-based organization Common Ground, walking through local neighborhoods Saturday to encourage people to vote early. “This [state] could make or break the election,” Hill said. “To spend a couple of dollars to get on a flight to come back here, to get […]
Continue readingNBA free agency and trade debate: Intriguing teams, top targets and bold predictions
Editor’s note: This story was published before Wednesday’s report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Andrew Lopez that Stan Van Gundy has agreed to a multi-year deal to become the next head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans. The NBA has plenty to figure out ahead of the start of free agency and trade season. The […]
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