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Ja Morant a potential trade candidate this summer?

The Ringer’s Howard Beck reported that he has spoken to an NBA executive who is not ruling out a Morant blockbuster in the offseason. “I’m constantly checking in with executives around trade deadline about like, okay, what we saw, what we didn’t see, what’s next, and in this league, you are always, always, always on the lookout for who’s the next wave of stars that are going to get dealt, right?” Beck said. “And somebody out of the blue said, keep an eye on Ja [Morant] this summer,” Beck continued. “I’m just saying it’s one of those things I’m just kind of keeping an eye on if they were to flame out early.”
Source: Sports Illustrated What’s the buzz on Twitter? Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant tease dunk contest participation
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Dennis Smith leaving Real Madrid?

Ramon Alvarez de Mon: ?? Dennis Smith has not adapted to Madrid, and his departure from the club may be imminent. More problems for Chus Mateo.
Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🚨The stint of Dennis Smith Jr. with Real Madrid may be quite short-lived
👀 Smith reportedly hasn’t adapted well to Madrid and his departure from the team could be imminent! pic.x.com/uNQ3kfWbNK – 2:15 AM Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Dennis Smith Jr. reportedly could be leaving Real Madrid
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The possible departure of Smith Jr. was first reported by journalist Ramón Álvarez de Mon. And, according to MARCA, the decision is more the player’s than Madrid’s. The

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Evan Mobley: 'We all believe that we can win a ‘chip this year'

”I think this year is definitely the year for us and we all want to get to the championship,” says Mobley. “I feel like we all are on the same page with that and we all believe that we can win a ‘chip this year, so that’s the plan.” When asked if winning the Most Improved Player and Defensive Player of the Year awards on his agenda for this season, he says “not necessarily,” he stresses the goal is the championship. ”Not necessarily right now, but those two accolades definitely are in my mind,” says Mobley. “The main goal is just the championship.”
Source: Basketball Insiders What’s the buzz on Twitter? Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“He’s really starting to come into his own”
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Chandler Parsons: 'There is more competitive basketball at Rico Hines' summer pickup games at UCLA than at All-Star Weekend'

Chandler Parsons: I like the concept, and again, I respect the effort here, but this just isn’t the solution. I don’t think the format is going to stick. There’s zero intensity. There is zero defense. There is more competitive basketball at Rico Hines’ summer pickup games at UCLA than at All-Star Weekend—and it’s not even close. By the way, dudes will go at it in the summer. They’re trying to get in shape. There’s a motive. There’s something they’re actually playing for.
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Chandler Parsons: We’re talking about LeBron James not wanting to play against the Rising Stars. Meanwhile—all these other NBA players have to play against his son, because LeBron has kind of put him in that situation. -via YouTube / February 18, 2025

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The best sneakers at the All-Star Weekend: Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum, more

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