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Washington Wizards

This major NBA executive reportedly linked to Wizards' GM position

As reported by Steve Bulpett of Heavy, an anonymous NBA general manager who has worked with the Toronto Raptors claims that Masai Ujiri is growing frustrated with his team and that there is friction between him and star point guard Fred VanVleet.According to that same GM, the Washington Wizards are once again ready to pursue the man who helped lead the Raptors to their first championship.

Raptors Republic

Toronto Raptors

Raptors take care of Spurs in Jakob Poeltl's "homecoming"

We've seen some curveballs by the NBA script this season, but the Raptors flirting with a reunion of their ninth pick from the 2016 draft wasn't one of them.Toronto finally acquires a centre that has desperately been needed since the departures of Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka.Honestly, the "Poeltl re-audition" game didn't go well last night.

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Toronto Raptors

Western contender may be ideal trade destination for Raptors' OG Anunoby

The Toronto Raptors are likely going to take calls on anyone and everyone short of Scottie Barnes in their quest to rebuild, which will put OG Anunoby on the trade market.The defensive whiz and shooting expert has evolved into one of the best two-way forwards in the game.However, an impending Pascal Siakam supermax deal coupled with Fred VanVleet and Gary Trent Jr. potentially hitting free agency has made it hard for Toronto to envision a long-term plan in which Anunoby sticks around in a tertiary role.

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Toronto Raptors

Norman Powell taking shots at 2019 Raptors depth is strange

Toronto Raptors fans and Norman Powell have a very special relationship.While Powell is forever indebted to the Raptors for taking a chance on him in the second round and getting him a championship ring, fans loved Powell's tireless motor and shooting prowess from deep.While he has since made his way to the Los Angeles Clippers by way of a trade to and from Portland, the San Diego native and UCLA alum has since found himself a long-term home in California while the Raptors move forward with Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes.

Raptors Republic

Toronto Raptors

Gameday: Raptors @ Bucks, January 17

It would be hard for these teams to repeat the roller coaster game we witnessed on January 4th.In their first meeting this season, the Raptors missed their first 15 shots.Both teams combined for 25 points in the first quarter, only for Toronto to make an incredible 28-7 run in the final 3:08 of regulation down 90-69 to send the game to overtime.

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Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks Matchup: Fatigued foes face off at Fiserv Forum

For the second time this season, the Raptors will be nationally televised (in the US; they're always nationally televised here).For the second time, it will be against the Bucks.For the second time, Americans will be baffled by this Raptors roster.Giannis Antetokounmpo, Serge Ibaka, and Khris Middleton are all out tonight, but that probably won't stop Nick Nurse from throwing out funky schemes at Milwaukee.

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www.esquire.com

Excerpt: Mitchell S. Jackson's 'Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion'

One of my writing mentors used to preach that a good title should be epigraphic of its content, should point toward what's inside the text.In the intervening years, I've learned that great titles are also metaphoric or symbolic; they point toward what's outside them, too.All of this is to say, titling is no easy task.

www.mercurynews.com

Golden State Warriors

Why the Warriors should go after Kevin Love in the buyout market

An intriguing prospect for the Warriors' 15th roster spot entered the conversation shortly after Golden State wrapped up its 58th game of the season and the team scattered for the All-Star break.The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to buy out Kevin Love's contract, leaving the former All-Star a free agent.

Bullets Forever

Washington Wizards

Recap: Wizards defeat Giannis-less Milwaukee Bucks

Here's a complete list of things I learned about the Washington Wizards in their 118-95 stomping of the Milwaukee Bucks:
End of list.The empty list is because garbage time began almost at tipoff when the Bucks took the court without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton.For those unfamiliar, Antetokounmpo is one of the five best players on the planet, Middleton is a three-time All-Star, and Holiday was All-Defense four times, including first team twice.

FanSided

National Football League

Aaron Rodgers calls himself greatest Packers QB of all-time

In a scintillating interview with NBA star Serge Ibaka, Aaron Rodgers admits he is the greater Green Bay Packers quarterback between him and Brett Favre.Serge Ibaka's move to the Milwaukee Bucks has had a profound effects on the sports landscape, namely by making an exclusive in-season interview with Aaron Rodgers possible.

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Toronto Raptors

Fans can thank 2 Raptors legends for Juancho Hernangomez

There may be no more discussed end-of-the-bench player in the league than Toronto Raptors power forward Juancho Hernangomez.

Hot Hot Hoops

Did the Heat just write off this season?

The trade deadline came and went without any Miami Heat move.The OG Anunoby pipe dream didn't materialize.Rumors about a breakdown in the Kyle Lowry/Heat relationship grew so loud that Jimmy Butler addressed them last night.After all that, Lowry is still with the Heat today.Jimmy Butler on Kyle Lowry rumors: I told Kyle you got to control what you can control.

Hardwood Houdini

C&C surprisingly tabs 2 point guards with combined 8 All-Star appearances as Boston Celtics buyout targets

Chowder and Champions' Brian Foisy believes the Boston Celtics need to be more active in the buyout market, and he had a surprising list of players the team should pursue before the March 1 buyout deadline.Foisy listed frequently linked wing Will Barton as an option.He also named Serge Ibaka as an option, though the acquisition of Mike Muscala at the trade deadline may have negated the need for such a signing.

Hardwood Houdini

Boston Celtics Game Tonight: Celtics vs Pacers Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for Feb. 23

The Boston Celtics take on the Pacers in the first post-All-Star break matchup of the part of the NBA schedule with the most postseason implications.With the Bucks neck and neck with Boston, the battle for first place in the east is now in the process of being decided.Indiana is in the Play-in race, though they merely added pieces (George Hill, Serge Ibaka, Jordan Nwora) along the fringes at the trade deadline instead of being aggressive.

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Hot Hot Hoops

NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (29-24) at Milwaukee Bucks (35-17)

This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here!The Miami Heat (29-24) conclude their road trip on Friday night against the Milwaukee Bucks (35-17).Kyrie Irving is out tonight for the Heat and Victor Oladipo is doubtful with an ankle injury.The game will tip-off at 8:00pm.INACTIVE/INJURIES:
MIAMI:

Jamal Cain (G-League) - OUT
Nikola Jovic (back) - OUT
Kyle Lowry (knee) - OUT
Victor Oladipo (ankle) - DOUBTFUL
Orlando Robinson (thumb) - OUT
Duncan Robinson (finger) - OUT
Gabe Vincent (ankle) - QUESTIONABLE
Omer Yurtseven (ankle) - OUT

BUCKS:

Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) - PROBABLE
MarJon Beauchamp (patella) - PROBABLE
AJ Green (G-League) - OUT
Serge Ibaka (not with team) - OUT
Bobby Portis (knee) - OUT

BROADCAST INFORMATION:

TV: Watch the game live on Bally Sports Sun or NBA League Pass
Radio: Listen live on KKSE 92.5FM, S: WAQI 710

Tipoff: 8:00 p.m. EST

Hot Hot Hoops

NBA GAMETHREAD: Milwaukee Bucks (27-15) @ Miami HEAT (23-20)

This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here!The Miami Heat (23-20) host the Milwaukee Bucks (27-15) for the second straight game at the newly-christened Miami-Dade Arena.The game will be played early starting at 1:00pm.The injury list appears to be largely the same as the last game with Giannis Antetokounmpo sitting out once again with left knee soreness while Heat starters Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro and Caleb Martin will also miss out on this current back-to-back set between Miami and Milwaukee.

Silver Screen and Roll

Lakers vs. Bucks Preview: The road trip begins

I'm sure every person reading this has gone on a road trip of some kind before.Some road trips are a blast.You get to spend plenty of time with friends and/or family, traveling in a vehicle to a destination - or many destinations - in the pursuit of making great memories along the way.However, road trips can end up as terrible experiences.

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Raptors Republic

Toronto Raptors

Gameday: Bucks @ Raptors, Jan 4

The Toronto Raptors will look to win their first game against the Milwaukee Bucks tonight.The return of Fred VanVleet and Precious Achuiwa was spoiled by the Pacers on Monday night.It was ultimately a close game but the Pacers managed to take the game at the end and won.It was a tough loss but we move on.

Raptors Republic

Toronto Raptors

Gameday: Grizzlies vs Raptors, December 29

One of the league's most exciting players will finally get the chance to showcase his talents north of the border.Ja Morant is in his fourth season with 215 regular season games under his belt, but none of those were played in Toronto.There was no visit in his rookie year because that part of the 2020 schedule was regulated to the bubble.

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New York Daily News

Who is Nets reported next head coach Jordi Fernandez?

Serge Ibaka's early days as an unknown prospect involved challenges with language and adjustment, highlighting the crucial role of mentorship and support. [ more ]

Bleacher Report

Raptors' Fred VanVleet Says He Wouldn't Trade Scottie Barnes for Kevin Durant

Even though Kevin Durant could swing championship odds if the Brooklyn Nets traded him, at least one member of the Toronto Raptors wouldn't want his team to make a play for the 12-time All-Star if it meant giving up Scottie Barnes.Appearing on the How Hungry Are You?show with Serge Ibaka (h/t Wenzell Ortiz of Yahoo Sports), Fred VanVleet explained why he wouldn't want to trade Barnes for Durant if the scenario presented itself.

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Hot Hot Hoops

How much would Serge Ibaka help the Heat?

While most of the players on the potential buyout market are guards - Russell Westbrook, Patrick Beverley, John Wall, etc. - the Miami Heat 's biggest area of need is in the front court.And Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald said that Serge Ibaka would "welcome Heat interest" in a recent tweet.

All U Can Heat

Why Miami Heat should absolutely attempt to bring Russell Westbrook in

The Miami Heat have moves to make during the NBA All-Star break, as they look to make a strong push during the second half of the season into the NBA postseason.Now, while there are a few names out there, the reports indicate that the Miami Heat prefer to address their big man rotation rather than address anything else at this particular time.

Hot Hot Hoops

Report: Heat have 'emerged as leaders' to sign Kevin Love after his buyout is completed

UPDATE (12:00 p.m. ET): Love and the Cavaliers agreed to a buyout, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.The Heat remain favorites to sign love, but he will be talking with the Philadelphia 76ers first.In order to sign Love, the Sixers would have to clear a roster spot - Dewayne Dedmon ($580K) being the most realistic candidate.

All U Can Heat

Miami Heat have to wonder just how much Serge Ibaka has in tank

The Miami Heat are still attempting to trigger mechanisms to add bodies to their roster.After the NBA Trade Deadline passed, the NBA Buyout Market will be the Heat's only last resort.With names like Russell Westbrook, John Wall, and a former Miami Heat guy, kind of, in Stanley Johnson now being out there after being released by the Spurs a day or so ago, they aren't the only names still on the market.

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Toronto Raptors

Raptors news: Jakob Poeltl contract projections, former Raptor goes nuts in G League

The Toronto Raptors raised some eyebrows when they traded a first-round pick to acquire Jakob Poeltl, but the early returns have been very promising.Poeltl has been a defensive standout that is coming off his best offensive game as a pro.Poeltl recorded 30 points on 15-17 shooting in a victory against the Orlando Magic, pulling down nine rebounds and blocking six shots while he was at it.

Raptors HQ

Toronto Raptors

That's A Rap #190: Central Division Preview

Donovan Mitchell and the Toronto Raptors will be sharing the court on opening night-but not the way some Raps fans had envisioned.

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New York Knicks

Knicks quiet deadline: Rose, Fournier, Toppin stay put amidst team's identity crisis | amNewYork

The New York Knicks got off to a fast start to the NBA trade deadline, pulling off a deal on Wednesday night to bring guard/forward Josh Hart to town; a trade we liked and discussed in detail earlier today.However, despite a number of rumors, the team was silent for the remainer of the deadline, meaning that Derrick Rose, Evan Fournier, and Obi Toppin will all remain in New York.

Clips Nation

Clippers one of five teams to not make a trade this summer

As the offseason unfolded, the LA Clippers reached a free agent deal with John Wall while being able to re-sign Nicolas Batum and Amir Coffey, plus also agreeing with Robert Covington and Ivica Zubac on extensions.

Clips Nation

Report: Isaiah Hartenstein leaves Clippers for Knicks in NBA free agency

Following a career year in his debut campaign in Tinseltown, Isaiah Hartenstein is leaving the Los Angeles Clippers for the New York Knicks in NBA free agency, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Clips Nation

Clippers In Review: Don't forget about Rodney Hood

Rodney Hood is a type of player that many have heard about, but might not know where he is at today.

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