Blazers Could Pivot to Kawhi Leonard if Jaylen Brown Trade Talks Don’t Work Out

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Blazers Could Pivot to Kawhi Leonard if Jaylen Brown Trade Talks Don’t Work Out

Portland is prioritizing a pursuit of Brown as it searches for a franchise star to strengthen its roster in the crowded Western Conference. Leonard could become the fallback option if negotiations with Boston stall, according to Jake Weinbach. The Trail Blazers finished 42-40 last season, reached the playoffs through the Play-In Tournament, and are trying to take another step forward.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Marc Stein Opens Up Steve Ballmer’s Softened Kawhi Leonard Trade Stance

Stein stated that Ballmer "just couldn't stomach the idea" of trading Kawhi in February, and shut talks down despite great offers from the Warriors. However, to Stein, "it sounds that he's closer" now. He added that Ballmer doesn't want to be a 35-win team. Stein added that there have been serious developments in Kawhi talks, with the Raptors being linked.

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Marc Stein Confident Kawhi Leonard Will Be Traded, Refuses to Share a Timeline

Stein is confident that a Kawhi trade will be done, but cannot confirm if it will be complete by the first day of free agency. "The fact that it has reached such an advanced stage, typically, when deals go this far, you know how they turn out," Stein said. He added that the Raptors and Clippers have had serious conversations.

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Kendrick Perkins Crowns Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball NBA’s “Best Backcourt”

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Kendrick Perkins Crowns Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball NBA’s “Best Backcourt”

Perkins said the Timberwolves had to make a move after their WCSF exit vs. Spurs, and they delivered. "Now, all of a sudden, you bring LaMelo, with Anthony Edwards. That is the best backcourt in the NBA," Perkins said. With Ball, who averaged 20.1 points and 7.1 assists last season, they've brought in someone who can share Edwards' ball-handling burden.

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Lakers’ Pursuit of Walker Kessler Continues to Gain Buzz

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Lakers’ Pursuit of Walker Kessler Continues to Gain Buzz

Evan Sidery reported the Lakers are preparing to offer Kessler a deal in free agency and will see if the Jazz blink at a figure exceeding $30 million+ yearly. "Buzz is growing louder around the Lakers preparing to pursue Walker Kessler when free agency officially begins," Evan Sidery said. Kessler has reportedly rejected a five-year, $140 million offer from Utah.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Marcus Smart Likely to Leave Lakers and Sign With the Rockets

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Marcus Smart Likely to Leave Lakers and Sign With the Rockets

Per Dan Woike, Smart appears likely to leave the Lakers to sign a multi-year contract with the Rockets. Smart averaged 9.3ppg and 3apg in 2025-26 and had some moments in the playoffs. If Smart signs with the Rockets, this would be the second year in a row the Rockets steal a Lakers free agent, having signed Dorian Finney-Smith last season

By Pranay Mukherjee

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