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Deandre Ayton deal complicates Durant-to-Phoenix trade

Prior to that news breaking, Bobby Marks stated, "[The Suns] are not eliminated but it certainly does complicate a lot of things here with Durant." He noted that he never believed that Ayton would wind up in Brooklyn because it would hard-cap the ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 15, 2022

Damian Lillard refutes report Blazers owner Jody Allen refused to take his call

Chris Haynes: Damian Lillard to @YahooSports on report that Portland Trail Blazers owner Jody Allen refused to take his call: pic.twitter.com/PMQqncIwWg Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes What's the buzz on Twitter? Sean Highkin @ highkin For ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 8, 2022

Heat monitoring Donovan Mitchell situation

You talk to people over there with the Utah Jazz… They said they're keeping Donovan Mitchell, they're building around him. But just talk to people outside of Utah Jazz, they're not so sold on that. On that line of thinking, they do believe at some ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 8, 2022

Nets trying to stay disciplined on Kyrie Irving extension without alienating Kevin Durant

Nets Daily: Woj on Sports Center. "Trying to stay disciplined on a Kyrie Irving extension but they also run the risk of alienating Kevin Durant, possibly leading to an unfastening." Source: Twitter @NetsDaily What's the buzz on Twitter? Chris Fedor ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 22, 2022

Kyrie Irving, Nets working to find a happy medium?

Despite the Nets and Kyrie Irving hitting an impasse in their talks, both sides are still working to find a happy medium in Brooklyn rather than an exit strategy out of it. Or as a source told The Post "what's good for both [sides]." Source: Brian ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 22, 2022

Woj: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant expected to get quick max-deal agreements this offseason

"Expect Zion Williamson along with Ja Morant, who is the No. 2 pick in his draft those are going to be quick, max deal agreements out of the gate," Woj said during ESPN's broadcast of the NBA Finals (h/t Lee Tran of Fadeaway World). Source: Paolo ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 12, 2022

Bulls interested in Rudy Gobert?

Sources have also indicated the Bulls are a team with interest in Gobert (and other centers on the market, including Knicks free agent Mitchell Robinson). Source: Kevin O'Connor @ The Ringer What's the buzz on Twitter? Kurt Helin @ basketballtalk ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 7, 2022

Collin Sexton has fans in the Spurs front office

The Spurs, who sources say have some Collin Sexton fans in their front office, fit those same parameters - if they're looking for a new Dejounte Murray running mate. Source: Chris Fedor @ Cleveland Plain Dealer What's the buzz on Twitter? Kurt Helin ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 1, 2022

Giannis Antetokounmpo on Darvin Ham: He’s the right fit for Lakers

Adrian Wojnarowski: On the Lakers hiring of Bucks assistant Darvin Ham, Giannis Antetokounmpo tells ESPN: "I'm so happy for him. He's the right fit for them. He keeps it real with you. No BS at all. It's about damn time. He deserves it more than ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 28, 2022

Zach LaVine an option for Mavericks?

Sources nonetheless maintain that one option already being weighed by team brass is the prospect of joining the sign-and-trade bidding for the Chicago Bulls' Zach LaVine, amid a growing belief around the league that LaVine, as he heads into free ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 27, 2022