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Why the James Harden trade saga might linger, depending on whose track record prevails

PHILADELPHIA — The actual fireworks arrived in Philly throughout July 4th weekend. But not the metaphorical ones that would set the NBA transaction cycle ablaze — at least when it comes to James Harden.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Trail Blazers RFA Matisse Thybulle intends to sign offer sheet with Mavericks

DALLAS — Benchmarks for the NBA’s restricted free agency movement are approaching, and the Dallas Mavericks are ready to act.

Tribune News Service

Greg Cote: Heat’s Pat Riley gets elusive last hurrah (& last laugh) if he closes deal on Lillard

MIAMI — If all of the indications prove right, Miami Heat president and potentate Pat Riley is, at age 78, about to score what would feel like the last hurrah of an epic NBA career. It would also afford him a final, resounding I-told-you-so, even though he would never tell…

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Complex math won’t get in the way of a Lillard deal. Heat practically invented it.

MIAMI — Standing as a destination of choice is nothing new for the Miami Heat. It has allowed Pat Riley to reel in some of the biggest names in the NBA over a stewardship of the franchise now into a third decade.

Tribune News Service

Nothing Is Guaranteed When It Comes to James Harden

Whether the star guard returns to the 76ers or is traded elsewhere, he'll have to play his best basketball and prove the gamble is worth it.

Sports Illustrated

Report: NBA Insider Shares Latest on Timeline for Damian Lillard Trade

The Trail Blazers are reportedly exploring the marketplace looking for better deals.

Sports Illustrated

Lillard trade swirl has created a vortex that could ingest NBA futures of Herro, Simmons, Harden

MIAMI — For all the singular focus at this stage of NBA free agency, the possibility of a Damian Lillard trade is not a one-man proposition.

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Are the Boston Celtics serious about trying to trade for Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard?

Jayson Tatum is reportedly recruiting Dame to join Boston.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Brooklyn Nets emerges as surprise option as Damian Lillard trade frustration grows

The point guard requested to be traded from the Portland Trail Blazers last week with his preferred destination said to be the Miami Heat, but there are other suitors who will be in the mix

Daily Mirror

Analyst Believes Only One Realistic Trade Puts Damian Lillard ’on Cusp’ of Title

One team could make sense for the seven-time All-Star, and it’s not the Heat.

Sports Illustrated

Celtics News: Insider Pinpoints Key Aspect of ‘Fragile’ Jaylen Brown Contract Talks

The Boston Celtics and Jaylen Brown have been discussing a potential supermax contract extension, but the team has a big decision to make prior to locking it in.

Sports Illustrated

Nets could benefit as third team in Damian Lillard deal

NEW YORK — Tyler Herro would be quite the consolation prize — but at what cost?

Tribune News Service

Mirjam Swanson: Lakers work margins in free agency, a job well done

Yes, you have that right: The Lakers got swept in the Western Conference finals and responded by bringing back almost every significant contributor from that squad.

The Orange County Register

Analyst Makes Bold Claim on Heat’s Outlook if Damian Lillard Trade Pans Out

The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor isn’t sure if Miami can get back to the NBA Finals even if it acquires the All-Star Trail Blazers guard.

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Boston’s Jayson Tatum has reportedly been ‘knocking on that door’ of a potential Damian Lillard trade

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum might have been being strategic about the grief he gave the Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard for saying he did not want to play in the city of Boston.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Haynes: Boston Celtics ‘one of those teams’ that reached out to Blazers about a Damian Lillard trade

With Lillard earning $45 million this season, it would take a substantial part of the contracts on Boston's roster to make such a move happen.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Damian Lillard’s sobering lesson to Portland fans about the NBA’s continuity problem

Dame isn't the new Dirk. But he still meant a lot to the Trail Blazers.

Sports Illustrated

Celtics Headline Four New Teams to Call Blazers About Damian Lillard Trade, per Insider

The Damian Lillard trade market is heating up, with at least four new teams inquiring about the seven-time All-Star’s services.

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New Team ‘Cannot Be Ignored’ in Damian Lillard Trade Talks, Says Insider

Miami is believed to be the frontrunner to acquire Lillard, but one insider writes that Utah is a team worth monitoring.

Sports Illustrated

Heat ‘All in’ on Damian Lillard Trade; Only One Stipulation, Says Insider

Miami is feverishly working to acquire the seven-time All-Star from Portland.

Tribune News Service

Dave Hyde: Miami Heat must pay whatever the cost and get Damian Lillard

Go for it. Get him. Whatever must be negotiated, however much is to be paid, the Miami Heat have to go all-in after Damian Lillard now that he told the Portland Trail Blazers he wants to be traded.

Daily Mirror

Damian Lillard reacts to Portland Trial Blazers fans 'turning on him' after trade request

The superstar point guard has asked to be traded from the Trial Blazers after being frustrated with the team's direction and off-season choices, in the hopes to be moved to a championship contender

Tribune News Service

Waiting game shows toll on Herro, Lillard; Heat’s Orlando Robinson, Bouyea embrace new deals

MIAMI – The changing face of the Miami Heat roster took a few additional twists Sunday, but still no definitive turn toward prime trade target Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers All-Star guard who has requested a trade.

Chicago Sun-Times

The early-round winners and losers from NBA free agency

The Cavaliers, Lakers and Fred VanVleet should me all smiles after the first weekend of NBA free agency, but the one person that could have the biggest smirk when the smoke clears? Pat Riley.

Sports Illustrated

Damian Lillard Addresses Criticism From Trail Blazers Fans After Trade Request

Some fans called him out and he’s looking for some answers.

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