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Be LeBron or Giannis and draft the perfect All-Star roster
ESPN - 7 Feb 2019 15:49
Step into the shoes of LeBron or Giannis and assemble your best squad to become king of All-Star Weekend.
Report: Anthony Davis Has the Knicks and Lakers on 'Equal Footing'
SLAMonline - 7 Feb 2019 14:13
A deal did not appear imminent ahead of Thursday's 3 p.m. trade deadline. The post Report: Anthony Davis Has the Knicks and Lakers on ‘Equal Footing’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
2019 NBA trade deadline live updates: Will the Heat make another move?
Miami Herald - 7 Feb 2019 14:00
7:59 a.m.: A few of the moves made already could affect the Miami Heat's playoff hunt this season, particularly in Washington. The the Heat, the Washington Wizards spent Wednesday trying …
LeBron James Sounds Off on Harrison Barnes Mid-Game Trade
SLAMonline - 7 Feb 2019 13:21
Barnes, for his part, expressed gratitude for his time in Dallas. The post LeBron James Sounds Off on Harrison Barnes Mid-Game Trade appeared first on SLAMonline.
Knicks and Lakers Said to Be Top Destinations for Anthony Davis
The New York Times - 7 Feb 2019 07:51
Davis might not be dealt away from New Orleans before Thursday's trade deadline, but the Knicks remain one of his preferred teams for a long-term contract.
Pels say no animosity for Davis amid trade talks
ESPN - 7 Feb 2019 06:00
Jahlil Okafor was among several Pelicans players and coaches who expressed support for Anthony Davis on Wednesday, with Okafor saying, "At the end of the day, I just want him to be happy."
'I'm Sorry, Coach': John Wall Apologized for Ruptured Achilles
SLAMonline - 7 Feb 2019 01:44
The All-Star point guard was already out for the remainder of the season following surgery on his left foot. The post ‘I’m Sorry, Coach’: John Wall Apologized for Ruptured Achilles appeared first on SLAMonline.
Nets' Caris LeVert Set to Return 3 Months After Scary Foot Injury
The New York Times - 7 Feb 2019 23:15
LeVert was building toward a career year when he went down in November with what at first appeared to be a devastating foot injury.
Knicks waive Kanter; Matthews to join Pacers
ESPN - 7 Feb 2019 22:41
Center Enes Kanter, whose $18.6M expiring contract proved too difficult to trade, was released by the Knicks. Wesley Matthews also was waived and is expected to join the Pacers, sources told ESPN.
The NBA trade deadline has passed. Here's where the Miami Heat stands
Miami Herald - 7 Feb 2019 22:18
It turns out the Heat's big move came Wednesday, and it was its only move. Thursday's 3 p.m. trade deadline passed without another trade involving the Heat after Wednesday's decision …
Grizz move Temple, Green, Mack in pair of deals
ESPN - 7 Feb 2019 21:28
Along with their agreed-to move sending Marc Gasol to the Raptors, the Grizzlies sent away three more players in a pair of trades while deciding to hang on to Mike Conley Jr., league sources told ESPN.
Grizzlies Trade Marc Gasol to Raptors
SLAMonline - 7 Feb 2019 21:08
The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade Marc Gasol to the Toronto Raptors, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In return, the Grizzlies will receive Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright, CJ Milles and a 2024 second-round ...
Mirotic headed to Bucks as part of 3-team deal
ESPN - 7 Feb 2019 20:01
Nikola Mirotic, who is averaging career highs in points and rebounds this season, has been traded from the Pelicans to the Bucks in a deal that also includes the Pistons.
Reports: 76ers to get Ennis in deal with Rockets
ESPN - 7 Feb 2019 19:51
Veteran forward James Ennis, who is averaging 7.4 points this season, is heading from the Rockets to the 76ers in exchange for draft considerations, according to reports.
Critic's Pick: 'High Flying Bird' Review: A Thrilling Dunk on Capitalism
The New York Times - 7 Feb 2019 19:09
The director Steven Soderbergh teams up with Tarell Alvin McCraney and André Holland to take on the contradictions of modern sports culture.
Post Up: Milwaukee Bucks Put On Offensive Show Against Wizards
SLAMonline - 7 Feb 2019 08:17
Bucks 148 (40-13), Wizards 129 (22-32) The Bucks proved to have too much firepower for the Wizards to overcome at the Fiserv Forum. Milwaukee started off the game with a season-high 50 points in the first quarter, jump-s...
Sources: Wizards deal Markieff Morris to Pelicans
ESPN - 7 Feb 2019 06:51
The Wizards have agreed to send Markieff Morris to the Pelicans for Wesley Johnson, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Sources: Knicks to talk Kanter buyout if no trade
ESPN - 7 Feb 2019 02:50
If the Knicks are unable to trade center Enes Kanter by Thursday's deadline, the sides are expected to begin discussing a contract buyout, league sources tell ESPN.
With just one trade, the Heat eliminated most of its luxury tax bill. What's next for Miami?
Miami Herald - 7 Feb 2019 02:32
At the start of Wednesday, the Heat faced a luxury tax bill of $9.7 million. By the end of the day, that tax bill had been trimmed to $1.8 million. …
Sixers Trade for Tobias Harris Shakes Up the N.B.A.'s Eastern Conference
The New York Times - 7 Feb 2019 00:53
The late-night trade, which included six players and multiple draft picks, puts Philadelphia in position to take control of the playoff race in the East.