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James Harden Reiterates Desire For Sixers Exit

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James Harden’s sign-to-trade return to the Sixers was one of the first major shocks of the NBA offseason. Since the veteran officially exercised his player option, the Sixers have attempted to find an equitable trade. However, hope remained within the organization that Joel Embiid, alongside new head coach Nick Nurse, could convince Harden to stay.

However, it appears that Harden is set on leaving the City of Brotherly Love. According to ESPN‘s Ramona Shelburne, Harden has reiterated his desire to be traded. Harden has played for the Sixers since a midseason trade with the Nets during the 2021/22 campaign. Across 79 games for the Sixers, Harden is averaging 21 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 10.6 assists per game. During the 2022/23 season, Harden led the league in assists per game.

Harden Still Wants Out

“James Harden has spoken to Daryl Morey since the first trade request, and I think there was some cooling off period. ‘OK, let’s let this lie and see how things play out,’” Shelburne said. “And they’ve spoken again, and he still reiterated he wants to be traded. Now, this isn’t a demand, it’s a request. And I think the Sixers have said, ‘OK, we will try to trade you, but there is no hurry to do this. I think the Sixers understand here that they have the leverage here,” Shelburne continued. “[Harden] picked up his option, this is an opt-in to a contract and he’s going to be a free agent after this season. And so, at some point, he needs to play, whether that’s in Philadelphia or elsewhere.”

It’s an eerily similar situation to the one unfolding in Portland. Blazers GM Joe Cronin has said he is willing to wait “months” to trade Damian Lillard. This is because, despite Lillard’s desire to leave Portland, he has no leverage in the situation. The Blazers are able to wait on the right trade package, knowing the only person who gets hurt by retaliation is Lillard himself. Similarly, as Shelburne mentions, Harden can’t afford to hold out on the Sixers given that he will be on the free agent market season. However, contrary to the Portland situation, things still appear to be amicable between Harden and the Sixers. However, this is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.

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Damian Lillard Formally Requests Trade

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Damian Lillard has formally submitted a trade request to the Portland Trail Blazers, per ESPN. Lillard, who was drafted sixth overall by the Blazers in 2012, has reportedly grown increasingly unhappy with the direction of the franchise. Despite Portland making the playoffs every year between 2014 and 2021, five of those runs ended in the first round. Furthermore, the Blazers have missed the playoffs in the last two seasons, tallying just 60 total wins in that time.

Lillard openly flirted with a trade earlier in the offseason. He told The Last Stand that if he was traded, his preferred destination would be the Miami Heat. Eager to keep Lillard in Portland, the Blazers were reportedly willing to trade away the third-overall pick in the 2023 Draft for an elite veteran. That did not come to pass and the Blazers instead drafted highly-touted prospect Scoot Henderson. While Lillard said he was willing to wait and see what the Blazers did in free agency, it appears that he has now made up his mind.

Blazers Expected To Honor Lillard Trade Request

Lillard’s trade request is now official. The Heat, Clippers, and Sixers are all expected to be primary suitors for his services. However, a source reiterated to Marc J. Spears that the Heat remained Lillard’s personal preference. Furthermore, the Blazers are expected to honor Lillard’s request for a change of scenery. This is despite Lillard being under contract for the next two seasons. This will likely see the Blazers build a young core around Jerami Grant. They gave the 29-year-old a 5-year, $160 million contract at the start of free agency.

According to ESPN Stats & Information, Lillard’s 32.2 points per game in 2022-23 will become the most by a player who changed teams the following season. Additionally, his production is likely to turn any contender into a title favorite. If he does head to Miami, he will be the final piece of a modern Heat Big 3 with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. Meanwhile, he could join a potentially stacked roster in LA. Reportedly, the Clippers are already chasing a trade for James Harden. This is very much a developing story and we’ll have any updates here on HotNewHipHop.

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Lamar Jackson Reveals He Has Requested A Trade

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Overall, it has been very clear that the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson are at odds. He believes he is worth over $40 million per year, while the Ravens seemingly disagree. Moreover, there is even a dispute over how much guaranteed money Jackson deserves. Subsequently, Jackson has been placed under the non-exclusive franchise tag, which has capped his value with the Ravens at $32 million. Shockingly, no other team has offered Jackson any money, and many are wondering if collusion is at play.

Additionally, Lamar Jackson has been quite vocal about the situation on social media. Fans are concerned about his future with the team, and other fanbases are feeling hopeful that their team can swoop in and get Lamar. Now, however, a new bombshell has been revealed. Just moments ago, Jackson took to Twitter with a lengthy message for his fans. Within this message, he revealed that he has asked the Ravens for a trade.

Lamar Jackson Thanks His Fans

“I want to first thank you all for all of the love and support you consistently show towards me,” Jackson said. “All of you are amazing and I appreciate y’all so much. I want you all to know not to believe everything you read about me. Let me personally answer your questions in regards to my future plans. As of March 2nd I requested a trade from the Ravens organization for which the Ravens has not been interested in meeting my value, any and everyone that’s has met me or been around me know I love the game of football and my dream is to help a team win the super bowl. You all are great but I had to make a business decision that was best for my family and I.”

He subsequently went on to say that he loves the fans in Baltimore and will always have a place in his heart for them. However, based on his words, it also seems evident that the Ravens do not want to make a trade. They believe they have the upper hand, and it has put Jackson in a position where he has to make public statements such as this one. Needless to say, this whole situation has become a mess. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates on this developing story.

Patrick Beverley Claims He Wanted Lakers To Trade Him

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Patrick Beverley is someone who is not afraid to speak his mind, whether that be out on the court, or on his podcast. Overall, Beverley is one of those players who is known for being a gritty guy. His trash talk is next level, and he is a hard person to play against. However, in the last couple of years, some have felt that Beverley does too much talking for someone who doesn’t make a big impact on the score sheet. Nevertheless, there are plenty of teams out there who still think he is worth signing.

That is exactly what we saw at the trade deadline as Beverley was sent to the Orlando Magic. Although the Magic decided to buy out his deal, Beverley immediately found a new home. The point guard signed with the Chicago Bulls, and he even had the Golden State Warriors calling his phone. Most reporting around the Beverley trade noted that it was the Lakers who were shopping him around. On his podcast, however, Beverley made the claim that it was he who requested a move out of L.A.

Patrick Beverley Tells All

“Tell the viewers what really, really, went down in LA,” Beverley said. “I don’t mean cup of tea type of shit, but you know, you know. To some people, it could be that Pat Bev got traded when all reality I didn’t like what was going on, and let’s find a better home for me. Not so, that he ain’t good enough let’s get rid of him. All that shit was my decision. So, you gotta think, I’m making the decision, it was my decision, they honored my request, but at the same time, I’m sitting here without a home.”

This is definitely an interesting revelation, although it is hard to tell if he being truthful here. Beverley is known to embellish, and the Lakers did seem pretty excited to get rid of him at the deadline. Regardless, these comments made it clear that there was some dysfunction within that Lakers locker room. Let us know what you think about all of this, down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sports world.

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Kevin Durant Gets Honest About Kyrie Irving Trade Request

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Kevin Durant is currently a member of the Phoenix Suns. Overall, this would not have happened without Kyrie Irving and his infamous trade request. With Kyrie claiming to want a long-term deal, the Nets made it clear that they had some reservations. Consequently, Irving was offended and he decided to ask for a move. Subsequently, he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks which then led to the Durant trade.

Now, the entire Western Conference has been shaken up. Although some fans hate how quickly the NBA can change, others find this exciting. The West is going to be extremely interesting come playoff time, and in the eyes of many, the Suns are favorites to win it all. However, there are others who are curious about Durant’s feelings toward Kyrie. On the most recent episode of The ETCs, Durant revealed exactly how everything made him feel.

Kevin Durant Speaks

Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns warms up before a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on February 26, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.(Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

“I’m disappointed that we didn’t finish the season, but I also know that we’re all our own separate entities,” Durant said. “We all move and do the things that we wanna do for our careers. I can’t fault somebody for doing that, even though it might have been at our expense as a team. But that’s who he is and that’s what he wanted to and I can’t have a problem with that. I don’t wanna act like I wasn’t upset that we didn’t finish the season because I love playing with Kai, I wanted to see where we can go with that because we were both playing at a high level. … We haven’t had a conversation but eventually we will.”

Clearly, Durant and Kyrie are still cool with one another. At the end of the day, Kyrie made a decision and KD respects that. Although, there is no doubt that these two could have made a run together in Brooklyn. Now, it seems like KD is much better suited for a deep playoff run. Let us know what you think of KD’s remarks, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sports world.

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LeBron James Seemingly Reacts To Kyrie Irving Trade Request

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LeBron James and Kyrie Irving used to be great teammates on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Of course, Irving eventually left as he wanted to be the captain of his own squad. However, that didn’t go down as planned. Consequently, Kyrie left the Boston Celtics under dubious circumstances. He subsequently signed with the Brooklyn Nets, and the team hasn’t seen peace since. Instead, there has been a wide variety of drama that has included both Kyrie and Kevin Durant. For Nets fans, it has been hell, with a little hope sprinkled in on top.

Today, Kyrie dropped an absolute bomb on the Nets franchise. After a week of contract negotiations, Irving has requested a trade from the team. Now, the Nets can either deal Irving by next week’s deadline, or they can simply let him walk in free agency. No matter what, this is the worst thing the Nets could have asked for. They will now have to make some massive decisions, all while rival teams circle the waters. In fact, the Lakers and the Mavericks are already perking up, ready with packages to offer.

LeBron Speaks

Now, it appears as though none other than LeBron is weighing in on this drama. Although, it is important to note that he didn’t exactly say any real words about the topic. However, sometimes you can simply interpret things based on their timing, and that is exactly what is happening here. Just moments ago, James took to Twitter where he posted the eye emoji and the crown emoji. As you can imagine, fans immediately felt as if LeBron was commenting on the Kyrie situation. Of course, the Lakers are a team that could use Kyrie, and many have been hoping for that trade since the offseason. For now, however, fans simply have to wait.

Overall, this situation could get very ugly over the coming days. Numerous teams will want to make a deal, and it will be up to the Nets whether to accept. As for Kyrie, he could decide to hold out if he is not traded. Let us know where you want to see Kyrie, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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Kyrie Irving Speaks Amid Trade Request

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Today, the NBA got hit with some very shocking news as it was revealed that Kyrie Irving requested a trade out of Brooklyn. Over the past three and a half years, Kyrie and the Nets have had their issues. However, it seemed like things were on the up and up. After all, Irving had recently told the Nets that he wanted a contract extension. Furthermore, he was playing great basketball. With Kevin Durant in the lineup, the Nets have been fantastic. Despite this, it seems like Kyrie simply wants to go somewhere else.

For now, it remains to be seen as to where Kyrie will wind up. So far, journalists like Adrian Wojnarowski have reported that Irving will be pursued by the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. Additionally, Irving has already shown a large interest in the Lakers. A LeBron and Kyrie reunion would certainly move the needle for NBA interest. Not to mention, the Lakers would instantly become title contenders again. Needless to say, Lakers fans are cheering hard for this scenario.

Kyrie Tweets

As for Kyrie himself, he actually took to Twitter amid the trade request news. In the tweet above, he had one of his signature messages that promotes positivity and free-thinking. “To my Peers: JUST BE YOURSelf and GROW!,” he wrote. “Keep people around who CELEBRATE YOU unconditionally and appreciates all of the hard work that gets put in. Distance yourself from the folks who manipulate, hate, and hurt.” It is clear that Kyrie is at peace with his recent decision, although it will be interesting to see what happens next.

According to Shams Charania, the Nets offered Kyrie a long-term deal. However, there were various “stipulations” that Kyrie did not agree with. One of these stipulations was that the final year was not fully guaranteed. As it turns out, this may have been a huge dealbreaker for the Nets star. That said, let us know where you would like to see Kyrie play, down in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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Kyrie Irving Requests Trade Out Of Brooklyn

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Kyrie Irving has certainly had an interesting tenure with the Brooklyn Nets. Since joining the team back in 2019, Kyrie has had an up-and-down stretch. Overall, he has had to deal with numerous injuries. Additionally, he has had a slew of controversies, including the anti-semitism allegations that got him suspended from the team. Despite all of this, Kyrie has continued to ball out on the court, and it was looking like he and the Nets had reached a new chapter. In fact, Kyrie even made it clear last week that he wanted a long-term deal with the Nets.

Unfortunately, Kyrie’s erratic behavior over the years has made it hard for the Nets to want a long-term deal. The team is aware that he is rarely available for large stretches of the season. Having said that, one could assume that the Nets were not as eager to get a deal done as Kyrie was. Add in the fact that the Nets have never gone past the second round with Kyrie and KD, and you realize why they may be additionally apprehensive.

Kyrie Irving Wants Out

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, it seems like the Nets were, indeed, a bit squeamish during negotiations. Consequently, Kyrie Irving officially wants a trade from the Nets. Today, Irving told the team that he would prefer to be sent to another team by the deadline. Moreover, if he isn’t traded, he will simply walk away during free agency. No matter what, this is a horrible situation for the Nets to be in. With Kevin Durant out of the lineup, they have been relying on Kyrie. Not to mention, with KD in the lineup, the team was playing championship basketball. Now, however, Kyrie is throwing all of that away, and NBA fans are eager to see how this plays out.

The most obvious destination for Kyrie is the Lakers. They are willing to give up Russell Westbrook and their two future first-round picks. Whether or not that is enough for the Nets’ front office, still remains to be seen. Either way, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sports world. Additionally, let us know where you think Kyrie should go, in the comments below.

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