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Cavaliers and Kings Have ‘Backed Away’ From George Hill Trade…for Now

Cavaliers and Kings Have ‘Backed Away’ From George Hill Trade…for Now

George Hill is not a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers…yet. Because the Sacramento Kings and the Cavaliers themselves have backed away from reported trade talks…for now. There’s a chance this deal might not get gone…in theory. Excuse the opaque-speak, but that’s the status quo on this mini-buster as we know it. After seemingly getting on [...]

January 30, 2018 admin Rumors 0

Dallas Mavericks Reportedly Won’t Trade Wesley Matthews Without Getting a 1st-Round Pick

Dallas Mavericks Reportedly Won’t Trade Wesley Matthews Without Getting a 1st-Round Pick

The Dallas Mavericks are not willing to trade Wesley Matthews as part of a salary dump. Heck, from the sounds of their asking price, they may not be willing to move the 31-year-old, period. From The New York Times‘ Marc Stein: It would take a first-round pick to get him, because Dallas sees him as one [...]

January 29, 2018 admin Rumors 0

Stephen A. Smith: Dan Gilbert Wants to Sell the Cleveland Cavaliers

Stephen A. Smith: Dan Gilbert Wants to Sell the Cleveland Cavaliers

If LeBron James is still looking to own an NBA team, there might soon be one up for the taking. And he’s playing for it. While speaking on ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith added another layer to the unending saga that is the Cleveland Cavaliers by reporting that owner Dan Gilbert is looking to sell [...]

January 25, 2018 admin Rumors 0

There’s ‘Growing Sense’ Around NBA that Knicks Coach Jeff Hornacek is Coaching to Save His Job

There’s ‘Growing Sense’ Around NBA that Knicks Coach Jeff Hornacek is Coaching to Save His Job

Surely New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek cannot already be on the hot seat less than two years into the job. Except for the fact he might be. And not only may he be coaching to save his job, but the New York Daily News‘ Frank Isola says the Knicks could already have their eyes [...]

January 19, 2018 admin Rumors 0

Cavaliers Reportedly ‘Second Guessing’ Their Return From Kyrie Irving Trade with Celtics

Cavaliers Reportedly ‘Second Guessing’ Their Return From Kyrie Irving Trade with Celtics

And now, we bring you more anecdotal evidence that the Cleveland Cavaliers are in a psychological slump. At 2-8 since Christmas, with a bottom-10 offense, bottom-three defense and bottom-three net rating, the Cavaliers are feeling the weight of their own expectations being undermined by their inadequately built roster. And at times like these, they can [...]

January 18, 2018 admin Rumors 0

Milwaukee Bucks Still Pursuing DeAndre Jordan Trade, But They’re Not Frontrunners

Milwaukee Bucks Still Pursuing DeAndre Jordan Trade, But They’re Not Frontrunners

DeAndre Jordan apparently wants to be traded to the Houston Rockets. But the Milwaukee Bucks would really, really love it if he was traded to, well, Milwaukee. As the Bucks’ search for additional size continues, they remain enamored with the thought of adding Jordan. The problem? They’re hardly frontrunners in such a discussion, according to [...]

January 18, 2018 admin Rumors 0

Cleveland Cavaliers Expected to ‘Definitely’ Make At Least One Trade Before February’s Deadline

Cleveland Cavaliers Expected to ‘Definitely’ Make At Least One Trade Before February’s Deadline

Plenty of NBA teams are expected to remain idle through the Feb. 8 trade deadline. The Cleveland Cavaliers are not one of them. From The New York Times‘ Marc Stein: One trusted source pulled me aside at the NBA G League Showcase last week in suburban Toronto and insisted that the Cavs will “definitely” swing at [...]

January 17, 2018 admin Rumors 1

Atlanta Hawks Still Trying to Trade Dewayne Dedmon

Atlanta Hawks Still Trying to Trade Dewayne Dedmon

The Atlanta Hawks see you, Sacramento Kings and Orlando Magic. They see you trying to give them a run for the NBA’s worst record and, thus, the top draft-lottery odds. And they’re going to do something about it: start wheeling and dealing. Guys like Luke Babbitt, Kent Bazemore and Ersan Ilyasova are all expected to [...]

January 17, 2018 admin Rumors 0

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith: DeAndre Jordan Wants to Be Traded to Houston Rockets

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith: DeAndre Jordan Wants to Be Traded to Houston Rockets

DeAndre Jordan doesn’t hold a grudge against the Houston Rockets after they party-crashed the Los Angeles Clippers’ locker room on Monday night. In fact, according to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, it’s just the opposite: Jordan wants to be traded to Houston. Here’s Smith talking about the big man’s apparent desires (via SI.com): [https://twitter.com/SInow/status/953345573494673409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2754494-lingering-questions-following-bizarre-chris-paul-clippers-locker-room-fiasco] This marks [...]

January 17, 2018 admin Rumors 1

Report: Cavs Players Feel Their Issues May be Too Much to Overcome Again

Report: Cavs Players Feel Their Issues May be Too Much to Overcome Again

The Cavaliers are in the midst of another swoon during the 2017-18 season. After a rough 5-7 start, they rallied to win 19 of 21 games at one point and everything seemed to be back on track. Ever since Christmas Day, and especially since the return of Isaiah Thomas, the Cavaliers have been struggling mightily [...]

January 16, 2018 Anou Enright Rumors 0