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Apparently the Thunder are actively shopping Serge Ibaka. I imagine they are probably asking for more than he's worth.
 

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Orlando is one of several teams pursuing Jimmy Butler. Also, Houston is trying to get into the 1st round and is offering Patrick Beverley
 

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Orlando is one of several teams pursuing Jimmy Butler. Also, Houston is trying to get into the 1st round and is offering Patrick Beverley

why is chicago so eager to move butler. doesn't make sense to me at all.
 

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If the Bulls are actively shopping Butler, not really sure what else you could want. That's a rebuild a team in one move kind of haul. If you want an established guy, why not just keep Butler? I don't get it. I don't think they get an offer that beats the above mentioned.
 

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I like Noah but if players like him will get max. offers then deals handed out to Knight and Chandler soon will not only look okay but slowly they will be considered steals.

They already are. Free agency is upon us.
 

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WTH? Not only is he not a max player but that could artificially inflate other "going" prices for FAs. Sounds like they are overpaying to guarantee getting an impact player.
that's insane.
 

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Apologies if this has been reported, but Magic NOT planning to extend a qualifying offer for Andrew Nicholson, sources say. Unrestricted FA
 

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Zach Lowe ‏@ZachLowe_NBA
Apologies if this has been reported, but Magic NOT planning to extend a qualifying offer for Andrew Nicholson, sources say. Unrestricted FA

I've always thought he was an underrated player. He might be worth checking out.
 

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Taj Gibson would also be a good fit for the Suns but they would have to trade something for him. Actually he would be a great fit and he would bring some toughness to the Suns front line while Bender and Chriss develop. I don't know what the Bulls would want in return.
 

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It's so quiet on the free agency front much like the draft. I like that McDonough keeps his cards close to his chest but I'd like some early rumors. I guess we will hear something around July 1st unless an agent springs a leak.
 

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Utah has reportedly made Trey Burke available via trade.

With George Hill, Dante Exum, Raul Neto and Shelvin Mack all on the roster, the Jazz are absolutely loaded at the point guard position, so it's not at all surprising to see this report. Utah could use an upgrade with regards to their backup small forward, so that's likely something they'll be looking to address should they unload some of their point guards. If the Pistons don't go after a big-name backup point guard, Burke could be an option for them.
 
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