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Paul George (L) and Jimmy Butler during their Team USA stint in the 2016 Rio Olympics

NBA Trade Rumors: Bulls to Get Pacers' Paul George if Struggles Persist; Jimmy Butler Top Trade Piece

Trade rumors are out that the Chicago Bulls could target Indiana Pacers forward Paul George with Jimmy Butler as the team’s top trade piece if their current struggles persist in the upcoming regular season.

Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins

NBA Trade Rumors: DeMarcus Cousins Could Demand Trade to Cavs, Bulls if...

Rumors have emerged that DeMarcus Cousins could demand a trade to either the Cleveland Cavaliers or Chicago Bulls if the Sacramento King will continue to play poorly this coming season.

Denver Nuggets power forward Kenneth Faried

NBA Trade Rumors: Kenneth Faried-Kris Dunn Swap Brewing Between Nuggets, Wolves

A wild NBA trade rumor sending Denver Nuggets power forward Kenneth Faried to the Minnesota Timberwolves for rookie point guard Kris Dunn is circling around the league at the moment.

Phoenix Suns point guard Brandon Knight (R) and shooting guard Devin Booker

NBA Trade Rumors: Spurs, Mavs, Sixers Interested to Get Suns' Brandon Knight

The San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, and Philadelphia 76ers are all rumored to be interested in trading for point guard Brandon Knight as the Phoenix Suns may opt to balance out their guard-heavy roster. Phoenix has three potential All-Star backcourt men at the moment with Knight, Eric Bledsoe, and Devin Booker. These three guards are said to be capable of becoming starters in other teams and so the Suns are facing a dilemma on how to give each one enough playing time to showcase their skills and continually develop. Booker, a 19-year-old sophomore, is reportedly being groomed as the future face of the franchise. Head coach Earl Watson has even announced that last year's 13th overall pick will be the Suns' starting shooting guard in the upcoming season, relegating Knight as the sixth man off the bench. Knight is said to be fine with the deal and even praised his head coach for being straightforward about his "new" role with the squad. However, rumors have begun to emerge that sooner or later Knight will seek starter-minutes and may demand to be traded to another team. Sportsrageous noted that the Suns are also likely to deal Knight eventually since they will not want to pay $14 million a year just for a backup point guard. The key would be Knight's performance to start the new season. If he plays well, then a trade is more likely to happen since other teams will perceive him as a starter material. Meanwhile, if he struggles, then he may be left miserable on Phoenix's second unit for years to come. In the case of the first scenario, Inquisitr reported that Knight is not short on suitors as the Spurs, Mavericks, and Sixers are all rumored to be interested in acquiring him from the Suns. The report also mentioned that the Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Sacramento Kings could also pursue him if he is placed on Phoenix's trading block. Of all the teams mentioned, the Suns could reportedly benefit the most in a deal with the Sixers since they have the most assets that are appropriate for the youth revolution happening in Phoenix. Philly is rumored to be searching for an appropriate deal to offload either Nerlens Noel or Jahlil Okafor as they are frontcourt-heavy right now. Either of the two young centers will definitely give the Suns a huge boost and could also form a one-two punch with Booker in the future.

Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (#32)

NBA Trade Rumors: Knicks, Clippers in Talks for Potential Blake Griffin-Kristaps Porzingis Swap?

The latest NBA trade rumors have speculated that New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers could be negotiating a deal that would send Kristaps Porzingis to LA in exchange for All-Star Blake Griffin.

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Alonzo Gee (L) tries to steal the ball from Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry

NBA Rumors: Alonzo Gee Could Lose Roster Spot as Pelicans Favor Lance Stephenson

Veteran wingman Alonzo Gee could lose his roster spot with the New Orleans Pelicans as the club seems to favor Lance Stephenson in the ongoing 2016-2017 NBA Preseason Games.

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry

NBA Rumors: Kyle Lowry Intends to Opt out Next Summer, Wants to Remain in Toronto

All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry is reportedly planning to opt out of his contract next summer but he wants to stay with the Toronto Raptors for the long term.

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio (L) drives past Dallas Mavericks' Deron Williams

NBA Trade Rumors: Ricky Rubio Still on the Trading Block? Spurs, Bulls Potential Destinations

Minnesota Timberwolves floor general Ricky Rubio is still on the team’s trading block as the new season opens later this month. The San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls are rumored to be two of his potential destinations if a trade does push through.

Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel

NBA Trade Rumors: Nerlens Noel to Golden State Warriors Gain Ground as Stephen Curry Prefers Patrick McCaw over Shaun Livingston?

Rumors that Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel could be traded to the Golden State Warriors for Shaun Livingston is gaining ground after Stephen Curry publicly praised rookie point guard Patrick McCaw following a recent preseason game.

Denver Nuggets power forward Kenneth Faried (R) goes for the steal against Sacramento Kings' Carl Landry

Denver Nuggets Still Plan to Trade Kenneth Faried

The Denver Nuggets remain keen on trading Kenneth Faried as the power forward is reportedly still being shopped to interested teams.

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo (R) celebrates with teammate Gareth Bale after scoring a goal

Real Madrid Extends Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale Contracts, Thwarts Man United Plans

Real Madrid has extended the contracts of superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, thwarting the plans of Manchester United to bid for either of the two players in January.

Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson (L) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving

NBA Rumors: Pistons Explore Point Guard Market as Reggie Jackson is Out for 6-8 Weeks

The Detroit Pistons are set to explore the point guard market before the new season begins as the team's starting playmaker Reggie Jackson will be out for six to eight weeks to treat tendinitis on his left knee.

Phoenix Suns point guard Brandon Knight

NBA Trade Rumors: Phoenix Suns' Brandon Knight Set to Join Sacramento Kings in 3-Way Trade With Denver Nuggets

Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight could join the Sacramento Kings before the new season starts via a three-way trade with the Denver Nuggets.

Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (#32)

NBA Trade Rumors: Blake Griffin may End Up with Blazers in Suggested 3-Way Deal

Recent NBA trade rumors suggested that Los Angeles Clippers is involved in a three-way trade negotiation that could possibly send Blake Griffin to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love

NBA Trade Rumors: Heat Targets Kevin Love; Goran Dragic, Justise Winslow to Cavs

The latest NBA trade rumors hinted that Miami Heat is rumored to be targeting Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love and even willing to trade starters Goran Dragic and Justise Winslow to acquire the All-Star power forward.

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