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The Golden State Warriors have explored the possibility of trading for Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans, sources tell The Stein Line. While Ingram didn't have a successful run playing under Steve Kerr during the 2023 World Cup for Team USA, he could be a good contingency option for the Warriors on his $36 million expiring contract. The Warriors have also pursued a … [Read more...] about Warriors Considering Brandon Ingram As Contingency Trade

Public complaints from LeBron James and Anthony Davis to upgrade the Los Angeles Lakers roster caused frustration amongst the organization, sources told Sam Amick of The Athletic. James believed that the team was a move or two away from contending, with Davis lobbying the Lakers to acquire a center so he could play power forward. There was also concerns within the Lakers … [Read more...] about Complaints From LeBron James, Anthony Davis To Upgrade Roster Frustrated Lakers

Dejounte Murray suffered a season-ending Achilles tear on Friday night against the Boston Celtics, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Murray suffered the injury when chasing his own miss after driving to the lane. The injury is on Murray's right leg. "Extremely difficult, when you see a guy that means so much to our team and puts the work in go down like that," said Willie … [Read more...] about Dejounte Murray Tears Achilles, Out For Season

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson says he feels good enough to play in back-to-back games. However, Williamson is going along with the team's plan to only play in one end of two-game sets. "Let me make this clear to everybody out there. If I could play in the back-to-backs, I would. Physically? Yes, I can. But I work for the Pelicans. They have decided that, based … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Says Pelicans Holding Him Out Of Back-To-Backs

The New Orleans Pelicans have expressed interest in trading for Jimmy Butler with a package centered around the $36 million expiring contract of Brandon Ingram, sources tell The Stein Line. Miami is motivated to make the playoffs this season and are intrigued by the possibility of acquiring Ingram. The Pelicans are well beyond playoff range and also are determine to get under … [Read more...] about Pelicans Pursuing Jimmy Butler Trade With Offer Centered On Brandon Ingram