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LeBron James On Warriors Trade Rumors: “It Didn’t Go Far At All”

February 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James has addressed the rumors that he was nearly involved in a trade to the Golden State Warriors prior to the deadline. Speaking with TNT’s Inside the NBA prior to the All-Star Game on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers star claimed that he was unaware of the deal prior to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne’s reports on it, last week.

Ernie Johnson prompted James with the question of how far the deal went. “It didn’t go far at all. I actually heard about it when everybody else heard about it,” James said. He added that it “never even got to me.”

LeBron James Laughs With Steph Curry

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers joke around with one another during their game at Chase Center on January 27, 2024 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Wojnarowski and Shelburne reported that neither the Lakers nor James was interested in the move. Warriors forward Draymond Green apparently texted Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul in an attempt to sway James. The failed move comes as both the Warriors and Lakers have been struggling. Los Angeles is in ninth place in the Western Conference with a record of 30-26 while Golden State ranks 10th at 27-26. Check out James’ comments on the reported trade below.

LeBron James Discusses Trade Rumors

LeBron on the Warriors trade rumors last week:

“It didn’t go far at all. I actually heard about it when everybody else heard about it.” pic.twitter.com/C4eUOLOLVt

— Oh no he didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) February 18, 2024

As for the NBA All-Star Game, it featured the return of the Western Conference versus Eastern Conference format. The East ended up taking home the win in a shootout that ended 211-186. Damian Lillard notched the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP award. Be on the lookout for further updates on LeBron James on HotNewHipHop.

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Rich Paul Pumps The Brakes On Rumors That Klutch Sports Is Forcing Zach LaVine To Lakers

December 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The NBA trading scene and eventual deadline are some of the most exciting parts of the league. Sometimes, massive season-altering swaps can change the landscape. That could be the case for the Chicago Bulls and shooting guard Zach LaVine. For the past couple of seasons, the house that Michael Jordan built has been stuck in mediocrity. The core of LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic, and the injury-riddled Lonzo Ball just has not panned out.

Chicago has been exploring options for the UCLA product, but the market is not great. Especially, because LaVine has not been on the floor in about four weeks with foot soreness. Furthermore, it has to do with the fact that the Bulls have been playing solid basketball without him. There are lot of factors working against him, but teams, like the Los Angeles Lakers, would still take him.

Zach And Rich Have Time To Find A New Possible Destination

According to Uproxx, Rich Paul spoke with The Athletic about rumors that his agency, Klutch Sports, is doing everything in its power to send him to LA. He pleasantly denied those serious allegations. “I don’t have a specific destination for Zach. I want what’s best for Zach and his family.” Paul continues, “In the event the Bulls decide they would like to go a different direction with the team, and it involves Zach, then I’m sure we’ll have conversations to get clarity on what’s best for both sides.” The reason for thinking he will wind up on the West Coast is because of the obvious ties of LeBron James and Anthony Davis being with Klutch.

What are your initial thoughts on this pushback from Rich Paul about Zach LaVine to the Los Angeles Lakers? Do you think he will ultimately head there, especially with the strong connection with Klutch Sports? If he does not, what is the best fit for the all-star guard? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Zach LaVine and Rich Paul. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the sports world.

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Dalvin Cook To Discuss Trade With Jets

October 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Dalvin Cook, frustrated with his lack of playing time, has stated he will be speak with the Jets front office about the possibility of a trade. “It’s something I can’t control, that my name is being floated around in trade rumors. It might be a good thing. Maybe [it’s] a bad thing,” Cook told reporters. Furthermore, while Cook did not state that he necessarily wanted to be traded, he did clarify that he was willing to do what was “best for everybody”.

Cook, who was released by the Vikings during the offseason, signed with the Jets after a lack of a competitive market emerged for his services. At the time of his signing, Cook said he and RB1 Breece Hall would be the best backfield duo in the league. While Hall has a league-high yards per carry, Cook is dead last. Through six games, Cook has 39 carries and just 109 yards. While never a big YPC player, Cook entered 2023 on the back of four consecutive 1000-yard seasons.

Cook Contract Likely To Deter Suitors

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚#Jets Dalvin Cook has a scheduled meeting with his agent and GM Joe Douglas about wanting a trade.

He is frustrated that the Jets have given the RB1 job to Breece Hall (66 carries) and made him 2nd fiddle. (39 carries)

A team like the Vikings could use him. pic.twitter.com/fjafgmFH1k

— NFL Notifications (@NFLNotify) October 27, 2023

It’s clear that Cook wants to be in an environment where he is getting more touches per game. However, there aren’t a lot of opportunities like that in the league right now. Furthermore, having Cook active for games while on the 53-man roster will cost a team $3.3 million for the rest of the season. It’s simply not an appealing prospect for most of the league.

However, that leaves Cook in limbo and deeply frustrated about it. “Of course it’s frustrating. I’m an honest person, man. I work. I want to play. That’s just anyway. And, yeah, it’s frustrating. It’s new for me. I come from getting the ball 20 times a game, or however many times. Of course it’s frustrating. It’s something that I’ve been adapting to,” Cook said. “I thought teaming up with Breece would be the best thing in the world for the New York Jets. We all thought it was going to be more than what it is. But I wasn’t thinking of a percentage of him getting the ball or me getting the ball. I wasn’t thinking like that. I just thought … the touches will get spread around.”

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Clippers Still Working Hard To Trade For Harden

October 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The LA Clippers are still working hard to find a deal that would allow them to trade for James Harden. That detail may explain why Harden is yet to be the disruptive presence many believed he would be during training camp. “League sources say Harden also is taking part because he remains hopeful that a trade to the Clippers is still in the works and believes, for now, that it would be wise to not be a distraction. And the Clippers, league sources say, are going to great lengths to make it happen. League sources say the Clippers have been talking to several teams about ways to move pick swaps for additional draft capital with the intention of bolstering their offer and getting a deal done,” Sam Amick and Shams Charania reported for The Athletic.

Furthermore, the report shed some light on what sort of compensation the Sixers are looking for from the Clippers. The Sixers reportedly rejected an unprotected first, a pick swap, and salary compensation for Harden. Instead, the current counter-offer appears to be Terance Mann and multiple firsts. This would explain why the Clippers were looking to involve a third team. Mann had 8.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game last season.

Clippers Refocus On Harden After Missing Out On Holiday

James Harden remains ‘hopeful’ of joining the Clippers, and the team is actively working to finalize a deal, per @sam_amick

“The Clippers, league sources say, are going to great lengths to make it happen.
League sources say the Clippers have been talking to several teams about… pic.twitter.com/mfe182XXtk

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 5, 2023

The resurgence of interest from the Clippers reportedly comes after the team missed out on trading for Jrue Holiday. The Portland Trail Blazers traded Jrue Holiday to the Boston Celtics for two first-round picks, Robert Williams III, and Malcolm Brogdon. The first-round picks are the Warriors’ 2024 pick and the Celtics’ 2029 pick, which is unprotected. Williams III was the 27th overall pick in 2018 and had 8.3 rebounds a game last season. Meanwhile, Brogdon was drafted in 2016 and traded to the Celtics in 2022. He had 14.9 points per game last season. Holiday, who had 19.3 points and 7.4 assists last season, will likely become the Celtics’ starting point guard in place of Derrick White.

Holiday’s time in Portland only lasted a couple of days, although that was to be expected. Holiday was one of the pieces that moved around the league during the Damian Lillard trade. However, the Blazers made it clear that Holiday was still on the trade block as the team was happy with its complement of young guards. Now he will continue his journey in Boston as part of a Celtics team that has built themselves into a serious Eastern Conference favorite. Earlier in the offseason, the Celtics dealt with the Washington Wizards for a new starting center in Kristaps Porziņģis.

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Sixers Emerge As Front-Runner For Jrue Holiday

September 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Philadelphia 76ers have emerged as a front-runner for Jrue Holiday. The rumors comes courtesy of Shams Charania, who dialed into The Pat McAfee Show. “Philadelphia has interest in him, and Philadelphia is going to be going hard at him. So, James Harden would have to be a part of a transaction like that,” Charania told McAfee. Holiday was originally drafted by the Sixers back in 2009 and played with the team until 2013.

It’s certainly an interesting proposal and would solve the ongoing dispute that the Sixers have with James Harden. Furthermore, users on social media theorize that the trade would also involve the Clippers, who were the only team that Harden was being traded to earlier in the offseason. Holiday is suddenly on the market after being included in the Damian Lillard trade. However, it’s unlikely Holiday is likely to remain in the Pacific Northwest as Portland is happy with their complement of young guards.

Lillard Trade Opens The Floodgates

The Sixers are making an aggressive push to acquire Jrue Holiday, per @ShamsCharania on @PatMcAfeeShow (https://t.co/x8jnNXbqNV):

“Philadelphia has interest in him, and Philadelphia is going to be going hard at him. So, James Harden would have to be a part of a transaction like… pic.twitter.com/W2Z8peo79V

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) September 29, 2023

For much of the offseason, the Lillard trade, or lack of one, had the rest of the league in a holding position. Now, with Dame in Milwaukee, the rest of the league can resume business. With Harden seemingly off the table, Holiday has become a primary focus for contending teams. Despite turning 33 earlier this year, he remains a solid contributor. He had 19.3 points in 67 games last season, his highest average since the 19/20 season.

However, Holiday’s departure from the Bucks was mourned by his friend and teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo. “Jrue is my fucking brother for life. I love his family, I love him. I appreciate him and I wish him nothing but the best. He blessed me with a fucking championship. He’s the one who made that huge steal in Game 5 of the Finals. I went to battle with him multiple times. Fuck basketball. Fuck the media shit. This guy is my brother for life, and it’s always going to be like that. He’s going to thrive wherever he ends up.”

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Damian Lillard Trade Reportedly Imminent, Suns Rumored To Be Involved

September 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

There are new rumors in the Damian Lillard saga. While the destination, Miami, remains the same, several sources are now claiming that Dame will be heading to South Beach thanks to the Phoenix Suns. Suns insider Gerald Bourget has reported that the Phoenix has become an eleventh-hour dark horse solution to the long-stalled Lillard trade. Per Bourget, the Suns have received multiple calls about star center Deandre Ayton. The possible trade being offered would see the Blazers get Ayton and draft picks, the Heat get Lillard, and the Suns getting Tyler Herro.

Furthermore, sources in Portland have confirmed that Ayton’s name has come up numerous times over the past few weeks. Additionally, Portland was eyeing Ayton as a potential addition last summer. The current starting center in Portland is veteran Jusuf Nurkić. Elsewhere, long-time Arizona radio host John Gambadoro said he’s confident that the Lillard trade is coming in the “next 24 hours”.

Is The Lillard Trade Finally Happening?

The Suns have emerged as a “dark horse” to help facilitate a Damian Lillard trade, per @GeraldBourguet

“Philadelphia, Miami and Portland, as well as the Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls — are heating up…and many of them view the Suns as a team that could push a potential… pic.twitter.com/E72a35RZpY

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) September 22, 2023

The rumors have gotten the Heat fanbase very excited. South Beach has been waiting all summer for the Blazers to finally accept a deal for Lillard. Furthermore, the Lillard trade is one of two trade situations that is reportedly holding up league transactions. The other is the ongoing James Harden situation in Philadelphia. With the league essentially in a “holding pattern”, the calls for the Blazers to be more reasonable in their trade demands have only increased. Furthermore, training camps are soon to begin in the NBA, adding more pressure to finalize deals.

However, nothing is certain yet. There have been a lot of stories concerning the Lillard trade over the past few months and none have come to fruition. With no trade clause and two years left on his contract, Lillard has been at the mercy of his current team. Despite this, perhaps the Suns are about to become the heroes of South Beach. This remains a developing story and we’ll have any updates as they emerge.

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Race For Jonathan Taylor Begins To Heat Up

August 23, 2023 by newhiphopnews

At least six teams are interested in acquiring the services of the disgruntled Colts running back. After a tense training camp, which Taylor mostly away from the team, the Colts finally allowed the star player to formally seek a trade. Taylor has been one of the best running backs in the league since being drafted in 2020. He put up nearly 3000 yards and 30 touchdowns across his first two seasons and still managed 861 yards across 11 games in 2022. That was in spite of the foot injury that sidelined him down the stretch.

Despite this, the Colts have been incredibly reluctant to offer Taylor an extension beyond his rookie contract. That four-year deal ends after this season. Some sources report that Taylor had been openly told that he would likely receive the franchise tag. This is similar to what the Giants did with Saquon Barkley. The league continues to almost criminally undervalue running backs. Furthermore, they do so even if the practice only serves to hurt the team in the long run.

Read More: Reggie Bush sues the NCAA

Six Teams Enquire About Taylor

According to ESPN, six teams have spoken to the Colts about Taylor, with two putting forward a formal offer. This comes after the team told their star player that he had until the PUP deadline on the 29th to find a trade. It has been reported that the Colts are looking for a first-round pick or equivalent package for the running back. The identity of the teams interested in Taylor was not revealed by ESPN.

A lot of teams in the league would likely love to have Taylor in their backfield. However, the question is who is willing to give up a first-round pick knowing that Taylor will expect a contract extension if he is traded for. At the same time, the Colts can’t realistically keep him. They burned that bridge as they have held firm on not offering him a contract. Behind Taylor in the depth chart for the Colts is Zack Moss and rookie Evan Hull. The next few days will be very interesting to watch play out. This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.

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Dallas Reportedly Interested in Bojan Bogdanovic

July 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Dallas Mavericks have been pretty busy in the offseason so far. At the time of writing, they have made the following moves:

Drafted Dereck Lively II (Duke) at #12 after trading #10 and Davis Bertans to OKC
Drafted Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Marquette) at #24 and acquired Richaun Holmes after trading cash to Sacramento
Re-signed Kyrie Irving for 3 years/$120 million
Completed a sign-and-trade for Grant Williams

It’s a pretty solid offseason for a team balancing the line between rebuild and contender. However, reportedly, the #10 pick nearly went to Detroit instead of OKC. If that trade had gone through, Dallas would have acquired Bojan Bogdanović as well as the #31 pick. Despite this draft day trade not going through, the Mavs are reportedly still interested in acquiring the veteran.

Mavs Eyeing Bojan

Tim McMahon of ESPN has reportedly “heard some rumblings about revisiting the Bogdanović trade.” It’s unclear who/what could be the other way but, given the prominence of his name in most Mavs rumors, it could see Tim Hardaway Jr. heading to the Pistons. Bogdanović had a great year for the Detroit Pistons. Starting 59 games, Bogdanović put up 21.6/3.8/2.6 per game. Arguably his best season since the 2019-20 campaign, Bogdanović was a veteran contributor as the Pistons continue to rebuild. Bojan would have been third in ppg for the Mavericks last season. Furthermore, his 41.1% from three would be a much-needed deep threat for the Mavericks. The problem will be whether the Mavericks are willing to pay the price that the Pistons are looking for to move Bogdanović.

Per Matt Moore of Action Network, the Detroit Pistons are looking for a first-round pick and multiple second-round picks for Bogdanović. According to Moore, this has put off any potential suitors due to being too steep. When the Pistons traded for Bogdanović in September 2022, they sent Saben Lee and Kelly Olymk to Utah in exchange for him. Granted, Bogdanović led the Pistons with a career-high points per game. However, it’s not like Bogdanović suddenly turned into an MVP. Bradley Beal had better numbers across the board than Bogdanović, but the Wizards didn’t get a first-round pick for him.

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Portland Trail Blazers Reveal Desired Package For Damian Lillard Trade

July 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Damian Lillard formally requested a trade on July 2, citing the Miami Heat as his preferred destination. However, with Lillard not holding a no-trade clause, the Blazers have been steadfast in seeking the best deal for the team. This has been a problem for the Heat, who haven’t been wowing the Blazers with their Tyler Herro-centric offers. Meanwhile, Lillard’s agent has reportedly been contacting prospective Lillard suitors and telling them to back off. Reportedly, Aaron Gordon has told teams that they would get an “unhappy” version of Lillard if he was sent to a team other than the Heat.

This has led to something of a stalemate. The Blazers are demanding “best offers” only from prospective trade partners will Gordon is trying to force a move to Miami. However, returning to Miami, the Blazers have essentially gone on record to say that either the Heat up their offer or find a third team to add to the trade if Herro is a dealbreaker asset. This has led to the Pistons and Nets joining the trade talks. However, things have gotten a little clearer as the Blazers have revealed what sort of compensation they are looking for.

Blazers Want Multiple Firsts, Multiple Players

PORTLAND, OREGON – MARCH 19: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers eyes the basket before shooting a free throw during the third quarter against the LA Clippers at the Moda Center on March 19, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. The LA Clippers won 117-102. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

According to Aaron Fentress of Oregon Live, “The Blazers, according to NBA sources, are seeking in the neighborhood of four first-round picks and two quality players.” This sounds like an equitable package for what they would be giving up in Lillard. However, 1) it’s bad news for the Heat and 2) it almost guarantees that this will be a three-team deal.

So firstly, why is it bad news for the Heat? Simple – the Heat really don’t have the roster to give up multiple players. This is especially the case if the Blazers don’t have any interest in Tyler Herro. Maybe there would be interest in Kyle Lowry. However, Miami would likely want to keep him. Furthermore, why would Portland trade for a point guard when they have Scoot Henderson? That ties into the second point as well. There are few teams in the league who would be willing to give up two players in order for someone else to get Damian Lillard. It’s almost impossible to put together a trade that feels like would be accepted by all parties.

Portland gets: Kyle Lowry, Mikal Bridges, 2024 1st (MIA), 2026 1st (MIA), 2027 1st (PHX), 2029 1st (DAL)
Miami gets: Damian Lillard
Brooklyn gets: Tyler Herro

However this trade eventually comes about, it’s going to be absolutely wild.

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Detroit Pistons And Brooklyn Nets Join Damian Lillard Speculation

July 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

This has led to something of a stalemate. The Blazers are demanding “best offers” only from prospective trade partners will Gordon is trying to force a move to Miami. However, returning to Miami, the Blazers have essentially gone on record to say that either the Heat up their offer or find a third team to add to the trade if Herro is a dealbreaker asset. This has led to a very surprising name entering the trade saga – the Detroit Pistons.

Pistons Could Be Third Team in Lillard Trade

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – APRIL 09: Hunter and Saint LaVine with Chicago Bulls mascot Benny the Bull after the game against the Detroit Pistons at United Center on April 09, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Per Chris Hayes, the Pistons could be a team that Miami includes in a trade in order to acquire Lillard. The Pistons skew very young right now, with four of their five projected starters aged 22 or younger. What the Pistons really lack is some more experienced productive talent. Sure, Tyler Herro is only 23. However, he has four seasons of NBA experience and is coming off back-to-back 20+ ppg seasons. Herro would have been the Pistons’ second-highest scorer last year.

However, Herro doesn’t really make sense for the Pistons either, as he’d primarily compete for playing time with Cade Cunningham and Jalen Ivey. A team that makes more sense to include in a three-team trade would be the Brooklyn Nets. Herro would be an upgrade at point guard over Spencer Dinwiddie and the Nets have a buttload of draft capital. While the deal would obviously have a lot of moving parts, the headline acquisitions could be as follows:

Miami gets Damian Lillard from Portland
Brooklyn gets Tyler Herro from Miami
Portland gets draft capital from Brooklyn + player from Miami

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