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Kyrie Irvingfrom LA Clippers - 2 (2)
Derrick Williams-- - 3 (3)
Enes KanterFrom New Jersey - 4 (4)Tristan Thompson--
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Jonas Valanciunas-- - 6 (6)
Jan Vesely-- - 7 (7)
Bismack BiyomboProposed trade: rights to Charlotte - 8 (8)
Brandon Knight-- - 9 (9)
Kemba Walker-- - 10 (10)
Jimmer FredetteProposed trade: rights to Sacramento - 11 (11)
Klay Thompson-- - 12 (12)Alec Burks--
- 13 (13)
Markieff Morris-- - 14 (14)
Marcus Morris-- - 15 (15)
Kawhi LeonardRights traded to San Antonio - 16 (16)
Nikola Vucevic-- - 17 (17)
Iman Shumpert-- - 18 (18)Chris SingletonFrom Atlanta
- 19 (19)Tobias HarrisProposed trade: rights to Charlotte, from New Orleans via Portland
- 20 (20)Donatas MotiejunasRights traded to Houston, from Memphis via Utah
- 21 (21)
Nolan Smith-- - 22 (22)
Kenneth Faried-- - 23 (23)Nikola MiroticRights traded to Chicago, from Orlando via Phoenix
- 24 (24)
Reggie Jackson-- - 25 (25)
Marshon BrooksRights traded to New Jersey - 26 (26)
Jordan HamiltonRights traded to Portland - 27 (27)
JaJuan JohnsonRights traded to Boston, from LA Lakers - 28 (28)
Norris ColeRights traded to Miami - 29 (29)
Cory Joseph-- - 30 (30)Jimmy Butler--
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Thunder, Nuggets still big favorites, Cavaliers volatile after Harden trade
The Cavs' title odds improved with the trade for James Harden, but the Thunder and Nuggets are clear favorites.
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Can LeBron carry the Lakers to a deep playoff run?
The “Get Up” crew questions if LeBron James has what it takes to lead the Lakers past the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
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Are the Knicks a genuine playoff threat in the East?
Iman Shumpert and Tim MacMahon discuss the Knicks' playoff qualifications and how deep they can go this season.
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Why the Lakers' quiet trade deadline could make for an explosive offseason
With LeBron James' uncertain future, draft assets and significant cap space this summer, the Lakers are set up to be a major offseason player -- and maybe even try to land Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Sources: 76ers plan new deal for Jabari Walker, Cam Payne signing
The 76ers plan to sign two-way forward Jabari Walker to a new two-year contract and veteran guard Cam Payne for the remainder of the season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
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Damian Lillard recruiting Steph, Klay and Booker for 2027 3-point contest
The Portland Trail Blazers guard messaged Stephen Curry about inviting Klay Thompson, Devin Booker and "4 more real shooters" to the event.
