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Should the Los Angeles Clippers opt to continue their fire sale on the heels of moving Blake Griffin, they needn’t worry about getting adequate value for Lou Williams. Speaking with Nate Duncan for an episode of the Dunc’d On podcast, The New York Times‘ Marc Stein said the team will have no trouble getting a first-round pick for their [...]

If the Los Angeles Lakers want to open up two max-contract slots in free agency this summer, they’ll probably need to trade Jordan Clarkson. They can theoretically choose between keeping him and Julius Randle, but his defined cap hit, as a non-expiring contract (two years, $26 million after this one), makes him the more likely [...]

The Utah Jazz are unlikely to return to the postseason in 2018 (currently 3.5 games out). Their depth on the wing, including the emergence of Donovan Mitchell, has lead to fewer minutes and opportunity for Joe Johnson. Now he apparently wants out. Johnson is in the final year of his contract, which is worth $10.5 [...]

Forgive Kevin Durant for not being excited about the report that LeBron James will consider meeting with the Golden State Warriors when he explores free agency this summer. He knows not what he does to your excitement. In response to a story from ESPN.com’s Chris Haynes that, at its core, stated James would be probably, [...]

At long last, some good news for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Though Kevin Love is still expected to miss extensive time, the team announced he won’t need surgery to recover from the non-displaced fracture in his left hand that he suffered in Tuesday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons. Here are the deets: Kevin Love continued the examination [...]

After rumors of a deal and the deal reportedly falling through at one point, the New Orleans Pelicans have acquired Nikola Mirotic in a trade with the Chicago Bulls. The pick is top five protected this season, which means unless the Pelicans miss the playoffs again and land in the top three, the Bulls will [...]

The Moose is no longer on the loose in the valley of the sun. The Suns and Greg Monroe agreed to a buyout for the remainder of his $17 million annual salary for this season. Monroe played well in limited minutes and opportunity in Phoenix, averaging 12.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 20 [...]

Tyreke Evans has more likely than not played his last game for the Memphis Grizzlies. The team removed its standout wing from the lineup in advance of Wednesday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers. And the relatively sudden timing was no coincidence. Memphis is preparing to trade Evans, who will hit free agency again after this [...]

C.J. McCollum was in the zone last night. The Blazers shooting guard was on fire from the start, with an incredible 1st quarter that included 28 points and 11-for-18 shooting… He outscored the Bulls 28-19 in the 1st quarter. He finished his special night with an incredible 50 points in three quarters on 18-for-25 shooting [...]

Here’s hoping you haven’t yet had your fill of Anthony Davis rumors this season, because we’ve got another batch waiting for ya. According to Sporting News’ Sean Deveney, while the New Orleans Pelicans superstar remains untouchable now, the Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs are all at least half-hoping to [...]