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DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves, Nets, Bulls Strike Three-Team Deal The Core Roster Swap: The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading forward Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a multi-team deal that subsequently lands big man Nic Claxton with the Chicago Bulls. Minnesota's Massive Financial Relief: By moving Randle's $33.3 million salary,...

The Los Angeles Lakers have always relied on their exceptionalism. It’s the best market in the NBA for a star player. The bright lights of Hollywood can be irresistible. That’s why, one way or another, the Lakers always seem to roster one of the league’s defining talents. For the last...

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Golden State Warriors are interested in trading for Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford, Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton and Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams. The Warriors, who are only 14-15, are looking for an athletic center to pair with stars Stephen Curry,...