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Jake Fischer joined Yahoo Sports as a senior NBA reporter in September 2022 after covering the league for Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report. He lives in Brooklyn and is the author of "Built to Lose: How the NBA's Tanking Era Changed the League Forever."
Yahoo SportsKyrie Irving trade demand offers league rivals hope that Kevin Durant could become available
Irving’s trade demand rocked NBA circles on Friday, but he’s not the one teams are most interested in.
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As sluggish NBA trade market nears deadline, history has shown a player’s desired trade destination may not matter
It might actually be wise for stars asking to be traded to avoid creating a proverbial list of destination teams.
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Portland aiming to extend Jerami Grant but open to moving others in trade market
Denver, Milwaukee, New Orleans and Utah could also be players on the trade front.
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Lakers’ acquisition of Rui Hachimura could limit free-agent flexibility
The first deal of the unofficial NBA trade season appears to complicate Los Angeles’ offseason plans.
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How Calvin Booth transitioned from NBA journeyman to Nuggets general manager
Ten years in the league and a thoughtful, observant nature have served Booth well as he emerged as an NBA executive.
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Raptors have plenty to figure out before trade deadline
Gary Trent Jr. is the favorite to be on the move, but Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby have interesting contract dynamics.
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D’Angelo Russell, no stranger to trades, once again finds himself in fluid situation
With the trade deadline looming, Russell is in the final season of a four-year, $117 million agreement – and Minnesota has a decision to make.
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Pacers’ accelerated timeline might have them looking to improve at trade deadline
It was assumed Indiana was willing to move assets such as Buddy Hield and Myles Turner in the offseason, but the Pacers’ 23-19 start has changed things.
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Is Anthony Edwards’ immense talent ready to fulfill the burden of Minnesota’s great expectations?
Edwards can do it all on the court, but carrying a franchise remains the ultimate challenge.
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How could the Cavs improve? By adding a quality wing, but that won’t be easy
Cleveland has talent and is off to a great start, but finding possible help in the trade market presents a challenge.
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How Max Strus emerged as a model example of the Heat culture
The fourth-year shooter has had a long, winding road before finding his place with Miami.
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G League experimenting with game-play changes that could one day be implemented in NBA
Could untimed fourth quarters with target scores be the way of the future?
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Sources: James Harden has long had interest in returning to Rockets
Harden’s familiarity with Houston and his history with the team and city mean a lot to the 10-time All-Star.
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How Shake Milton became the straw that stirs the 76ers’ drink
The son of “Milkman” Milton has proven invaluable to Philadelphia through a series of injuries and could emerge as a playoff X-factor.
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Surprising Magic could emerge as possible factor in trade market, free agency
With a promising core and current signs of success, Orlando’s timeline to compete could be pushed up.
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Emerging Spurs big man Jakob Poeltl could be a key player in this season’s trade market
Buyers are waiting for more teams than the Spurs, Magic, Pistons and Rockets to open for business.
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NBA Player of the Week Joel Embiid not shying away from immense responsibility with 76ers
'For me, it’s about, how do I bring everybody along with me? How do I make sure everybody’s on the same page so we can succeed?' the NBA’s leading scorer said.
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How Jordan Poole's past is helping him forge the Warriors' future
The Warriors' ongoing success might not depend on lottery picks, but on the underdog who has worked relentlessly for everything he has.
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Kristaps Porzingis once again looking like an All-Star with the Wizards
A fresh start and better health have Porzingis aiming to build something in Washington.
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Shining lights: De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis working to build a brighter Kings future
The Kings’ hope for a better tomorrow boils down to Fox and Sabonis functioning as opposite charges of a powerful battery.