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It’s been a wild couple of seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers. Not long ago, they looked unmoored. LeBron James has remained shockingly effective in his 40s, but the end of his NBA career is no longer theoretical. For a franchise defined by succession—from Magic Johnson to Kobe Bryant to...

The Atlanta Hawks and Trae Young are increasingly headed toward a split ahead of the NBA trade deadline, sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com, but leaguewide interest has been limited as teams weigh fit concerns and contractual risk. Young’s market has been slower to develop in part because Atlanta has shown it can...

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, the Dallas Mavericks could be one of the league's most intriguing sellers. They have every incentive to make moves. The Mavericks are among the worst teams in the NBA. They've got a clear franchise player in Cooper Flagg. If they started loading up on...

Trade speculation rarely carries weight beyond NBA fan debate, but when it comes from a trusted Cavaliers voice and is grounded in roster logic, it tends to resonate longer. On the latest episode of the Wine and Gold Talk, cleveland.com Cavaliers beat reporter Chris Fedor outlined a hypothetical that immediately...

The Dallas Mavericks continue to navigate Anthony Davis’ future as the midseason NBA trade deadline approaches amid an unsettled leaguewide trade landscape. Sources previously told DallasHoopsJournal.com that the Mavericks are prioritizing the acquisition of at least one impactful young talent if they ultimately move Davis, who has averaged 20.1 points,...

Zach Lowe is suggesting that the Milwaukee Bucks could be "desperate" enough to make a play for Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis ahead of the NBA trade deadline. That feels accurate. The Bucks are bereft of future assets. If they traded even a single first-round pick, that would be indicative...

The Indiana Pacers have reached a point where the focus is no longer on salvaging the current NBA season, but on positioning themselves for the next one. With Tyrese Haliburton sidelined for the remainder of the season, Indiana’s year has effectively shifted into a transitional phase. Injuries and defensive instability...

The idea of LeBron James and Stephen Curry finally joining forces has long lived in the space between basketball fantasy and television debate fodder. On Thursday morning, Rich Paul moved decisively to close that door. Appearing in a wide-ranging discussion sparked by Max Kellerman’s on-air musings about how James and...

The NBA was supposed to be entering a grand age of parity. The Oklahoma City Thunder said, "So much for that." We may be on the cusp of another dynasty. The San Antonio Spurs have been impressive. The Detroit Pistons have a comparable record in a weaker Eastern Conference. Still,...

Ryan Russillo recently suggested that "guys don't like playing" with the Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young. That doesn't necessarily come as a shock. Young's talent is undeniable. Unfortunately, he's also among the most ball-dominant players in the NBA. Unless you love spacing the floor, that might not appeal to you...