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Bucks Conduct Due Diligence On Zach LaVine Amid Trade Rumors

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The Milwaukee Bucks have conducted recent due diligence on Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine and have shown interest in the past, league sources tell The Athletic. The Bucks are navigating the uncertain future of Giannis Antetokounmpo, but continue their efforts in putting the best team possible around him despite limited ways of improving their roster as they only retain one … [Read more...] about Bucks Conduct Due Diligence On Zach LaVine Amid Trade Rumors

Central Notes: Giannis, Bucks, Cavs, Pistons, Duren

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While trade speculation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo has picked up again this month, a number of rival executives around the NBA believe there may not be resolution on the Bucks star until the offseason, writes Sam Amick of The Athletic. The outlook on Antetokounmpo could change if he makes an explicit trade request ahead of the February 5 deadline, Amick acknowledges, but … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Giannis, Bucks, Cavs, Pistons, Duren

Concerns About Aprons, Depth Making Teams Warier Of Highly Paid Vets

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As teams around the NBA weigh potential trades or signings that would add a maximum-salary (or near-max) veteran to their roster, they’ve become increasingly wary of navigating the tax aprons, as well as maintaining enough flexibility to build a deep roster, according to executives who spoke to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps. “There are two major shifts happening,” a … [Read more...] about Concerns About Aprons, Depth Making Teams Warier Of Highly Paid Vets