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Melo Staying In New York, Wizards Look To Bolster Bench

... to help build around George and young talent Myles Turner , and they’re willing to sacrifice a pick in a loaded draft to do it. Derrick Rose, trade target. The New York Knicks point guard is reportedly on the radar for multiple teams. This comes courtesy of ESPN’s Ian Begley , who acknowledges that Rose has been a poor defender and distributor for New York this season. He has, however, been excellent at driving to the basket. You can watch Rose highlights and talk yourself into the idea of him helping a team. He’s still quicker than the average guard in transition, and he can contort his body and finish around the basket. He has made some clutch shots and even dunked a few times. When you look at his defense, though, or even just his relative lack of efficiency, it’s hard to see the appeal. It would be surprising if the Knicks could get much in return for Rose, especially with him hitting free agency in July. Okafor somehow still a Sixer. Jahlil Okafor told Sirius XM NBA radio that he doesn’t know whether he’ll be traded, despite the fact that the Philadelphia 76 ers held him out of a couple of games because they thought they were close to getting a deal done. Okafor ...

Could It Be Magic Vs. Bird

... it be Magic vs. Bird. for Paul George. Sam Amick , USA TODAY Sports Published 2:57 p.m. ET Feb. 22, 2017 | Updated 7 hours ago. Paul George dishes on trade rumors and finds out that he's the first athlete to appear on a certain candy box. USA TODAY Sports. Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) says he wants to stay with the Pacers. (Photo: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports). 9722 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN 1 COMMENTEMAILMORE. Paul George wants to stay in Indiana. But like so many things this time of year, when the phones are ringing off the hook in NBA offices as the trade deadline nears, the situation between the four-time All-Star and his Indiana Pacers is racked with nuance. So when George met with team owner Herb Simon in recent days and told him that the Hoosier state was still the place for him, how he would love nothing more than to eventually go down as the greatest Pacer of them all, it came with one qualifier. If they can contend for a title. According to a ...

Pacers Pursuing Jahlil Okafor To Help Paul George In Indiana

... around Paul George and the blossoming Myles Turner , the Pacers brought in Al Jefferson and Thaddeus Young. This seemed like a good plan but so far it hasn’t made much of a difference. The Pacers are currently a game above.500, which is sixth in the East, and have been inconsistent for the majority of the season. Wanting to get better, the Pacers are reportedly very active days before Thursday’s trade deadline. And in an effort to give George more help, according to  ESPN , the Pacers are targeting Sixers big man Jahlil Okafor. This is a head scratcher. The Pacers essentially have a similar player to Okafor in Jefferson. Sure, Jefferson is a lot older than Okafor, but his experience is invaluable and especially key for Pacers’ young big man Turner. Also, how would adding Okafor help Turner, who has shown in his second season that he could potentially be Indiana’s franchise center for years to come. The Pacers, though, are trying to show George that they want to get better and continue to build around him. George is a free ...

Paul George, Carmelo Anthony, Jimmy Butler, Jahlil Okafor And More

... about moving on from George. George is set to become a free agent in 2018, one of the main reasons the Pacers are listening to offers. Brian Spurlock | USA TODAY. CARMELO ANTHONY. After weeks of speculation and rumors, all appears to be quiet surrounding forward Carmelo Anthony, as it appears he will remain with the Knicks past the trade deadline. Anthony has been very vocal about his desire to stay with the Knicks, and with a full no-trade clause, he will be in New York as long as he wants to be. The Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers have been linked to Anthony over the past few weeks. Frank Franklin II | AP PHOTO. JIMMY BUTLER. Will the Chicago Bulls move on from Jimmy Butler. That is one of the biggest questions leading up to the deadline, with the Boston Celtics reportedly the frontrunner to land him if they Bulls do pull off a deal. One thing holding up the deal, ...

Paul George Trade Reportedly Explored By Pelicans Amid Demarcus Cousins Talks

... Insiders, the Pelicans would send Buddy Hield and multiple first-round picks to the Kings in order to receive the three-time All-Star. The Advocate's Scott Kushner tweeted the Pelicans would be willing to trade almost anybody on the roster for the right price. Scott Kushner @Scott DKushner. There's no doubt this franchise is feeling pressure to improve & become relevant. Nearly everything (beyond AD) is on the table. 2/19/2017, 11:22:04 PM. With George in New Orleans for the All-Star Game, he was asked if he'll be around the city more often, per Lyons Yellin of WWL-TV: "We'll see. I hear the stories.". Akis Yerocostas of SB Nation's Sactown Royalty succinctly summed up the skepticism around New Orleans' chances of making waves ahead of the deadline. Akis Yerocostas @Aykis 16. The Pelicans couldn't even make a trade for Jahlil Okafor, you think they're gonna find a way to get De Marcus Cousins. 2/19/2017, 11:17:25 PM. USA Today's  Sam Amick  reported Feb. 6 the Pelicans were interested in Philadelphia 76 ers center Jahlil Okafor. Nearly two weeks later, Okafor remains in Philadelphia. Beyond Davis, the Pelicans have few ...

The Three-year Process Behind Paul George's Shoe

... details that really make it him. JH: Can you provide some of your background and what you do at Nike. TH: I am a footwear designer at Nike Basketball. I have been in the category for almost five years now. When I came into Nike I started in a group called core performance and I did multi-categories. I did men's training, women's training, basketball, running, I got a little taste of everything in the company before I came over to hoops, where I wanted to be. Prior to that I was at Skechers for like five years. JH: What are some other projects and sneakers that you have worked on for Nike. TH:  With basketball, I’ve done quite a bit of our lows. Hyperchase, Run the One, Crusaders, Hyper Rev 2016, Le Bron’s Ambassador line—there’s so many, it just starts to get mixed up in your head. JH: What was the first sneaker that made you want to get into sneaker ...

Latest News On Derrick Rose, Paul George, Andre Drummond

... the Rockets for Corey Brewer and the Rockets' first-round pick in this year's NBA Draft. There has been radio silence on Carmelo Anthony, although chatter about Anthony's teammate Derrick Rose got a little louder. Updates on Jimmy Butler, Blake Griffin and other stars were hard to come by. Players such as Paul George, Andre Drummond and even Deron Williams produced the greatest heat. What we learned Tuesday. Lakers send Lou Williams to Rockets. Magic Johnson's first trade as Lakers team president involved a veteran asset that was turned into primarily a draft pick. Williams, who's averaging 18.6 points in just over 24 minutes per game as a sixth man, was sought by multiple teams; reports earlier Tuesday said that the Hornets had entered the sweepstakes. That was right before LA agreed to send Williams to Houston. Now the shooting guard will be counted on to add even more offense to the Rockets' prolific rotation. The first-rounder figures to be a bottom 10 selection. VECENIE: Johnson needs to learn his limitations. Derrick Rose + Tom Thibodeau ...

I Want To Play On A Winning Team

... the Washington Wizards Thursday, February 16, 2017, evening at at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. (Photo: Matt Kryger/Indy Star). 540 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN 6 COMMENTEMAILMORE. Pacers forward Paul George told ESPN Radio that he wants to win the franchise's first NBA title, but would not guarantee that he'll sign a contract extension this offseason. "As I told Larry, I always want to play on a winning team," George said on the program. "I always want to be part of a team that has a chance to win it (all). That's important. Say what you want; I want to compete for something. It's frustrating just playing the game for stats or for numbers or to showcase yourself. Man, I want a chance to play for a chance to win a championship. "I want to be the first to bring a championship to Indiana. So that's still on my mind. and something I definitely want to achieve in Indiana.". The Pacers entered the All-Star break on a six-game losing streak and currently hold the sixth seed in the Eastern ...

Suns Should Target Pacers' Paul George

... AZCENTRAL SPORTSDevin Booker on Suns loss to Bucks | 1:22. Suns second-year guard Devin Booker discusses Phoenix's home loss to the Bucks and his scoring burst in the second quarter on Saturday. Doug Haller/azcentral sports. 16 of 22. WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSEric Bledsoe on Suns' loss to Clippers | 0:42. Suns guard Eric Bledsoe reacts to a 124-114 loss to the Clippers. 17 of 22. WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSMarquese Chriss on Suns loss to Memphis | 0:45. Rookie Marquese Chriss discusses Eric Bledsoe's performance and how the team will handle the four-game losing streak after Monday's loss. Doug Haller/azcentral sports. 18 of 22. WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTSNBA sneakerhead P. J. Tucker ranks his all-time top five shoes | 1:09. Phoenix Suns forward P. J. Tucker owns over 2200 pairs of sneakers, and ranked his top five all-time for The Crossover. Time_Sports. 19 of 22. WATCH THE LATEST SUNS AND NBA VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS 2017 NBA All-Star Game uniforms revealed | 0:49. The NBA is keeping it simple for its All-Star Game uniforms this year in New Orleans. Time_Sports. 20 ...

Paul George To Lakers? Here Are 40 Players On The Block

... Koufos , Sacramento Kings: The Kings are essentially tanking, and Koufos and the following three names on this list reflect that. Koufos is a solid center, but it’s probably time to give Willie Cauley-Stein the starting spot and see what Skal Labissiere and Georgios Papagiannis have to offer. Darren Collison , Sacramento Kings: If Sacramento can just get a second-round pick for him, that seems like a win. Might be an interesting rental for Cleveland. Is Darren Collison an answer for Cleveland? USATSI. Ben Mc Lemore , Sacramento Kings: Inconsistent as ever in his fourth season, his skill set is still intriguing for teams with confidence in their player development coaches. Arron Afflalo , Sacramento Kings: There’s just no point in Afflalo being a King anymore, so it wouldn’t be surprising if he wound up on his sixth team in four seasons. Terrence Jones , New Orleans Pelicans: He’s one of the Pels’ better players, but there’s not ...

Thunder's Trade Options Are Limited

... AM CDT. Updated: February 22, 2017 6:01 PM CDT. 0 shares. Indiana's Paul George drives against Cleveland's Derrick Williams. (AP Photo). He’s an NBA superstar who was on a championship contender, but now his team has taken a step back. He can be a free agent in summer 2018. He has expressed interest in sticking around and bringing a title to an NBA city that never has experienced such glory. He is not Russell Westbrook. We’re talking about Indiana’s Paul George, who is the subject of much consternation in Indianapolis, where the Pacers and their fans are worried that not enough surrounds George to keep him committed to Indiana long-term. Same as with Westbrook and the Thunder. The story of George shows that it’s a seller’s market. There are more teams interested in getting better and fast than teams interested in building for the long-term. And some of those teams interested in getting better fast have more to deal than does the Thunder. OKC and Indiana are an interesting test case. The Pacers made back-to-back Eastern ...

Jimmy Butler? Paul George? A Smaller Trade? Or A Quiet Deadline

... interview with CSNNE’s Kyle Draper, Stevens said the team experienced greater anxiety at previous trade deadlines. “When we have a team like we have now, I don’t anticipate a ton of change,” Stevens said. “But you never know what comes to the table.”. A few reasons why the Celtics might not undergo big moves. 1. The top targets don't seem to be available. Things could change later. The Chicago Bulls have explored the market for Jimmy Butler in the past. The Indiana Pacers could get spooked about the prospect of losing Paul George when he hits free agency at the end of next season. The Sacramento Kings seem to bounce from one mindset to another every week, and, some day, could get sick of De Marcus Cousins’ antics. But the Celtics and Bulls failed to work out a deal this past summer. The Pacers are reportedly looking to acquire help for ...