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Sources: Irving asking Cavaliers to trade him
Kyrie Irving -- one part of Cleveland's Big Three that has reached three straight NBA Finals -- has asked the Cavaliers to trade him, a source told ESPN.
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Sources: LeBron hands off in Irving call
James has told the Cavaliers he is planning to report to training camp with the intention of leading no matter who his teammates are, sources told ESPN.
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Irving wants to be 'central player.'
Brian Windhorst joins PTI to describe the background behind Kyrie Irving's desire to be traded from the Cavaliers.
Knicks
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Knicks
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New Knicks GM not conceding a Melo trade.
Knicks GM Scott Perry joins SC6 and, while he won't divulge the last time he spoke to Carmelo Anthony, insists the sides remain in communication.
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The Knicks, obviously, have strong interest in Kyrie Irving (just like 29 other teams) but I'm told people in the Knicks front office would not be willing at this point to include Kristaps Porzingis in a trade. Some with the organization would be willing to include future first-round picks and Carmelo Anthony in a deal for Irving, per league sources.
Kyrie and Melo show preview of chemistry in pickup basketball game
Kyrie Irving and Carmelo Anthony showcased their chemistry as teammates in a pickup basketball game at UCLA.
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How a blockbuster trade could unleash 'Team USA' Melo
If the Knicks and Rockets reach a deal, Carmelo Anthony would instantly become the second or third option in Houston -- a move that could turn him into the best version of himself.
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Knicks
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The Lowe Post: A deep dive into the Knicks
Lowe talks to Ian Begley and Howard Beck about some trade scenarios involving Carmelo Anthony, the state of the Knicks and much more.
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McCollum says Blazers would be 'top 3 in the West, easy' with Carmelo.
C.J. McCollum adds that he's been speaking to Melo indirectly about joining the Trail Blazers.
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Carter: Some of the best interviews were with Sager.
Vince Carter shares what he values most from his relationship with the late Craig Sager, as he is set to throw the first pitch at a Daytona Tortugas game in honor of SagerStrong Night.
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From Dream Teams to superteams
The Beard, CP3 ... and Melo? The biggest NBA moves show us the link between Team USA and the superteam era.
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Warriors just the latest in a long line of superteams.
An MVP-caliber player joining an already stacked roster? There's been precedent for that in the NBA since the late 1960s Lakers.
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The Undefeated
GMs still have some options in free agency
The elite players are off the market, but here are the top 5 still available.
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An NBA junkie's guide for alternative hoops this summer
Summer league is in the rearview and NBA preseason doesn't start until late September. What's a basketball fan to do? We've got you covered with all the hoops happening around the world this summer.
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Ballmer wishes CP3 would have seen presentation.
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer reflects on what his organization could have done better to keep Chris Paul in Los Angeles.
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Davis dunks in stranger's driveway.
Anthony Davis joins in on the drive-by dunk challenge with a sweet slam of his own.
The Undefeated
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The 30 best NBA throwback jerseys ever
Nike will release classic uniforms for eight teams this season, but we're going further and redoing the whole league.
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NBA stars react to 2K18 ratings
Cover athlete Kyrie Irving, as well as Paul George, Karl-Anthony Towns, DeMar DeRozan and Joel Embiid, gave interesting responses when they learned their NBA 2K18 ratings.
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Embiid can't believe he's only an 86 in NBA 2K18
Joel Embiid had a very good rookie season, but apparently it wasn't enough to give him the rating he thinks he deserves in the video game.
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Lakers
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Lonzo Vision: Reflecting on Ball's outstanding July
Lonzo Ball started the summer league with an alley-oop, and a rough shooting night. But he ended it with an MVP award. Check out what observers had to say about the prized Lakers rookie.
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Magic calls Lonzo 'special.'
Magic Johnson praises Lonzo Ball's ability to perform a "scoring pass" and says he makes everyone else on the court better.
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Summer League
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Top rookies, surprises and disappointments in summer league
Which players stood out, and what are the big takeaways? Our crew breaks down the NBA summer league.
Manu's journey
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The journey continues for Manu Ginobili, symbol of 'The Spurs Way'
With a style like no other, Manu Ginobili's return for a 16th season is excellent news for the transitioning Spurs -- and NBA fans in general.
Can Magic, Ball save the Lakers?
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Lonzo Ball and Magic Johnson will determine the Lakers' future
The Lakers' history is full of stories and players who turned luck into magic. Now, the fate of the franchise just might depend on whether Magic Johnson and Lonzo Ball can fulfill lofty expectations.
Free agency moves
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2017 NBA free-agent tracker
How is NBA free agency shaking out? We're tracking all the deals being made across the association.
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Put on your GM hat and swing a trade for your favorite NBA franchise.
