Brooklyn has been open to discussing trades for Irving, sources told B/R, although none of those calls have seemed to generate significant traction. But Brooklyn has expressed a surprising willingness to discuss sharpshooter Joe Harris, according to league sources, though he would surely require a pricey offer.
Source: Jake Fischer/Bleacher Report

Brooklyn has been open to discussing trades for Irving, sources told B/R, although none of those calls have seemed to generate significant traction. But Brooklyn has expressed a surprising willingness to discuss sharpshooter Joe Harris, according to league sources, though he would surely require a pricey offer.
Source: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2951461-latest-nba-trade-buzz-sourced-intel-on-simmons-kyrie-lakers-and-more" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jake Fischer/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Irving has yet to play this season due to his unvaccinated status. Shams Charania of&nbsp;The Athletic reported yesterday that there is "renewed optimism" Irving could return this season, though it is unclear how that would happen.&nbsp;

Brooklyn has been open to discussing trades for Irving, sources told B/R, although none of those calls have seemed to generate significant traction. But Brooklyn has expressed a surprising willingness to discuss sharpshooter Joe Harris, according to league sources, though he would surely require a pricey offer.
Source: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2951461-latest-nba-trade-buzz-sourced-intel-on-simmons-kyrie-lakers-and-more" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jake Fischer/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Irving has yet to play this season due to his unvaccinated status. Shams Charania of&nbsp;The Athletic reported yesterday that there is "renewed optimism" Irving could return this season, though it is unclear how that would happen. Harris&nbsp;

Brooklyn has been open to discussing trades for Irving, sources told B/R, although none of those calls have seemed to generate significant traction. But Brooklyn has expressed a surprising willingness to discuss sharpshooter Joe Harris, according to league sources, though he would surely require a pricey offer.
Source: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2951461-latest-nba-trade-buzz-sourced-intel-on-simmons-kyrie-lakers-and-more" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jake Fischer/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Irving has yet to play this season due to his unvaccinated status. Shams Charania of&nbsp;The Athletic reported yesterday that there is "renewed optimism" Irving could return this season, though it is unclear how that would happen. Harris is out indefinitely after undergoing ankle surgery, but&nbsp;

Brooklyn has been open to discussing trades for Irving, sources told B/R, although none of those calls have seemed to generate significant traction. But Brooklyn has expressed a surprising willingness to discuss sharpshooter Joe Harris, according to league sources, though he would surely require a pricey offer.
Source: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2951461-latest-nba-trade-buzz-sourced-intel-on-simmons-kyrie-lakers-and-more" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jake Fischer/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Irving has yet to play this season due to his unvaccinated status. Shams Charania of&nbsp;The Athletic reported yesterday that there is "renewed optimism" Irving could return this season, though it is unclear how that would happen. Harris is out indefinitely after undergoing ankle surgery, but was averaging 11.3 points per game while shooting 46.6% from long range.
Additionally, Fischer reports that the Nets could make Nic Claxton available in trades as the deadline approaches.&nbsp;

Brooklyn has been open to discussing trades for Irving, sources told B/R, although none of those calls have seemed to generate significant traction. But Brooklyn has expressed a surprising willingness to discuss sharpshooter Joe Harris, according to league sources, though he would surely require a pricey offer.
Source: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2951461-latest-nba-trade-buzz-sourced-intel-on-simmons-kyrie-lakers-and-more" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jake Fischer/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Irving has yet to play this season due to his unvaccinated status. Shams Charania of&nbsp;The Athletic reported yesterday that there is "renewed optimism" Irving could return this season, though it is unclear how that would happen. Harris is out indefinitely after undergoing ankle surgery, but was averaging 11.3 points per game while shooting 46.6% from long range.
Additionally, Fischer reports that the Nets could make Nic Claxton available in trades as the deadline approaches. Claxton has played in just nine games this season, starting four.

Irving has yet to play this season due to his unvaccinated status.

Nets open to trade discussions on Kyrie Irving, Joe Harris

The NBA has postponed the Bulls-Pistons game on Tuesday and Bulls-Raptors on Thursday,

The NBA has postponed the Bulls-Pistons game on Tuesday and Bulls-Raptors on Thursday.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

The NBA has postponed the Bulls-Pistons game on Tuesday and Bulls-Raptors on Thursday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1470461849984548864?s=21">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>

The NBA has postponed the Bulls-Pistons game on Tuesday and Bulls-Raptors on Thursday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1470461849984548864?s=21">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Bulls were missing u

The NBA has postponed the Bulls-Pistons game on Tuesday and Bulls-Raptors on Thursday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1470461849984548864?s=21">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Bulls were facing upwards of nine players from the health and safety protocols

The NBA has postponed the Bulls-Pistons game on Tuesday and Bulls-Raptors on Thursday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1470461849984548864?s=21">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Bulls were facing upwards of nine players missing the games from being in the health and safety protocols.
While Coby White should be cleared soon, Alize Johnson was announced to be positive for COVID-19 earlier today.

The Chicago Bulls&rsquo; next two games &ndash; Tuesday, Dec. 14 against the Detroit Pistons and Thursday, Dec. 16 at Toronto &ndash; have been postponed, the NBA announced on Monday.
Ten Bulls players, along with additional staff members, are currently in the NBA&rsquo;s Health and Safety Protocols.

The NBA has postponed the Bulls-Pistons game on Tuesday and Bulls-Raptors on Thursday.

NBA postpones Bulls' next two games amid COVID-19 outbreak

The Lakers are hopeful Trevor Ariza

The Lakers are hopeful Trevor Ariza will return to the lineup within one-to-

The Lakers are hopeful Trevor Ariza will return to the lineup within one-to-two-weeks.
Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

The Lakers are hopeful Trevor Ariza will return to the lineup within one-to-two-weeks.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>

The Lakers are hopeful Trevor Ariza will return to the lineup within one-to-two-weeks.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Ariza has

The Lakers are hopeful Trevor Ariza will return to the lineup within one-to-two-weeks.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Ariza has&nbsp;

The Lakers are hopeful Trevor Ariza will return to the lineup within one-to-two-weeks.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Ariza has not appeared in a regular season game for the Lakers after injuring himself in preseason.
&nbsp;

The Lakers are hopeful Trevor Ariza will return to the lineup within one-to-two-weeks.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Ariza has not appeared in a regular season game for the Lakers after injuring himself in preseason.
Ariza started 27 games for the Miami Heat last season, contributing solid defense and&nbsp;

The Lakers are hopeful Trevor Ariza will return to the lineup within one-to-two-weeks.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Ariza has not appeared in a regular season game for the Lakers after injuring himself in preseason.
Ariza started 27 games for the Miami Heat last season, contributing solid defense and 9.4 points per game while shooting 35.4 percent from three.

Trevor Ariza likely to return in next 1-2 weeks

The Kings and Suns have had interest in trading for Domantas Sabonis in recent years.
Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

The Kings and Suns have had interest in trading for Domantas Sabonis in recent years.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Pacers have reportedly had interest in&nbsp;

The Kings and Suns have had interest in trading for Domantas Sabonis in recent years.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Pacers have reportedly had interest in being sellers at the trade deadline and trading one of Sabonis or Myles Turner.
Sabonis is averaging&nbsp;

The Kings and Suns have had interest in trading for Domantas Sabonis in recent years.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Pacers have reportedly had interest in being sellers at the trade deadline and trading one of Sabonis or Myles Turner.
Unhappy Suns and Kings big men in Deandre Marvin Bagley Jr.
Sabonis is averaging&nbsp;

The Kings and Suns have had interest in trading for Domantas Sabonis in recent years.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Pacers have reportedly had interest in being sellers at the trade deadline and trading one of Sabonis or Myles Turner.
Deandre Ayton of the Suns or Marvin Bagley Jr. of the Kings have both been relatively unhappy with their teams and could be possible pieces involved in a potential trade.
Sabonis is averaging&nbsp;

The Kings and Suns have had interest in trading for Domantas Sabonis in recent years.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Pacers have reportedly had interest in being sellers at the trade deadline and trading one of Sabonis or Myles Turner.
Deandre Ayton of the Suns or Marvin Bagley Jr.
Sabonis is averaging&nbsp;

The Kings and Suns have had interest in trading for Domantas Sabonis in recent years.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Pacers have reportedly had interest in being sellers at the trade deadline and trading one of Sabonis or Myles Turner.
Deandre Ayton of the Suns and Marvin Bagley Jr. have both had&nbsp;
Sabonis is averaging&nbsp;

The Kings and Suns have had interest in trading for Domantas Sabonis in recent years.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Pacers have reportedly had interest in being sellers at the trade deadline and trading one of Sabonis or Myles Turner.
Deandre Ayton of the Suns and Marvin Bagley Jr. have both had disputes with their respective teams and could potentially be involved in a trade.
Sabonis is averaging 18.2 points, 11.2 rebounds

The Kings and Suns have had interest in trading for Domantas Sabonis in recent years.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Pacers have reportedly had interest in being sellers at the trade deadline and trading one of Sabonis or Myles Turner.
Deandre Ayton of the Suns and Marvin Bagley Jr. have both had disputes with their respective teams and could potentially be involved in a trade.
Sabonis is averaging 18.2 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.

The Kings and Suns have had interest in trading for Domantas Sabonis in recent years.

Suns and Kings have shown interest in Domantas Sabonis

Victor Oladipo traveled with the Miami Heat for tonight's game in Cleveland

Victor Oladipo traveled with the Miami Heat for tonight's game in Cleveland.
Source:&nbsp;

Victor Oladipo traveled with the Miami Heat for tonight's game in Cleveland.
Source: Spencer Davies/B

Victor Oladipo traveled with the Miami Heat for tonight's game in Cleveland.
Source: Spencer Davies/Basketball News
&nbsp;

Victor Oladipo traveled with the Miami Heat for tonight's game in Cleveland.
Source:<a href="https://twitter.com/SpinDavies/status/1470430451982548999?s=20"> Spencer Davies/Basketball News</a>
&nbsp;

Victor Oladipo traveled with the Miami Heat for tonight's game in Cleveland.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/SpinDavies/status/1470430451982548999?s=20">Spencer Davies/Basketball News</a>
ANALYSIS:
&nbsp;

Victor Oladipo traveled with the Miami Heat for tonight's game in Cleveland.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/SpinDavies/status/1470430451982548999?s=20">Spencer Davies/Basketball News</a>
ANALYSIS: Oladipo is yet to be cleared to play after missing every game of this season, but is apparently mkaing progress as he was seen shooting around before tonight's game in Cleveland.
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Good news, Miami: Victor Oladipo traveled with the Heat to Cleveland. Here's some footage of some shootaround stuff he did. <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@basketbllnews</a> <a href="https://t.co/Z0cmExXOsd">pic.twitter.com/Z0cmExXOsd</a>
&mdash; Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpinDavies/status/1470430451982548999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Victor Oladipo traveled with the Miami Heat for tonight's game in Cleveland.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/SpinDavies/status/1470430451982548999?s=20">Spencer Davies/Basketball News</a>
ANALYSIS: Oladipo is yet to be cleared to play after missing every game of this season, but is apparently mkaing progress as he was seen shooting around before tonight's game in Cleveland.
Oladipo&nbsp;
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Good news, Miami: Victor Oladipo traveled with the Heat to Cleveland. Here's some footage of some shootaround stuff he did. <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@basketbllnews</a> <a href="https://t.co/Z0cmExXOsd">pic.twitter.com/Z0cmExXOsd</a>
&mdash; Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpinDavies/status/1470430451982548999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Victor Oladipo traveled with the Miami Heat for tonight's game in Cleveland.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/SpinDavies/status/1470430451982548999?s=20">Spencer Davies/Basketball News</a>
ANALYSIS: Oladipo is yet to be cleared to play after missing every game of this season, but is apparently mkaing progress as he was seen shooting around before tonight's game in Cleveland.
Oladipo averaged 12 points and 3.5 assists per game in 4 games with Miami last season.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Good news, Miami: Victor Oladipo traveled with the Heat to Cleveland. Here's some footage of some shootaround stuff he did. <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@basketbllnews</a> <a href="https://t.co/Z0cmExXOsd">pic.twitter.com/Z0cmExXOsd</a>
&mdash; Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpinDavies/status/1470430451982548999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Victor Oladipo traveled with the Miami Heat for tonight's game in Cleveland.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/SpinDavies/status/1470430451982548999?s=20">Spencer Davies/Basketball News</a>
ANALYSIS: Oladipo is yet to be cleared to play after missing every game of this season, but is apparently making progress as he was seen shooting around before tonight's game in Cleveland.
Oladipo averaged 12 points and 3.5 assists per game in 4 games with Miami last season.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Good news, Miami: Victor Oladipo traveled with the Heat to Cleveland. Here's some footage of some shootaround stuff he did. <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@basketbllnews</a> <a href="https://t.co/Z0cmExXOsd">pic.twitter.com/Z0cmExXOsd</a>
&mdash; Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpinDavies/status/1470430451982548999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Victor Oladipo traveled with the Miami Heat for tonight's game in Cleveland.

Victor Oladipo travels with Heat to Cleveland

&nbsp;
Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>

Klay Thompson is poised to return to action shortly before or after Christmas.
Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Thompson was recently sent to the Warriors G-League affiliate in Santa Cruz to begin practicing and getting into gameshape for what would be his first NBA game since

Klay Thompson is poised to return to action shortly before or after Christmas.
Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Thompson was recently sent to the Warriors G-League affiliate in Santa Cruz to begin practicing and getting into gameshape for what would be his first NBA game since 2019.
The sharpshooter&nbsp;

Klay Thompson is poised to return to action shortly before or after Christmas.
Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Thompson was recently sent to the Warriors G-League affiliate in Santa Cruz to begin practicing and getting into gameshape for what would be his first NBA game since 2019.
The sharpshooter averaged 21.5 points and&nbsp;

Klay Thompson is poised to return to action shortly before or after Christmas.
Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Thompson was recently sent to the Warriors G-League affiliate in Santa Cruz to begin practicing and getting into gameshape for what would be his first NBA game since 2019.
The sharpshooter averaged 21.5 points and 3.1 threes per game in his last season.

Klay Thompson is poised to return to action shortly before or after Christmas.

Klay Thompson poised to return around Christmas

Rival teams are expressing interest in Hawks swingman&nbsp;Cam Reddish, but those teams believe Atlanta seeks a first-round draft pick for Reddish, sources said.
&nbsp;

Rival teams are expressing interest in Hawks swingman&nbsp;Cam Reddish, but those teams believe Atlanta seeks a first-round draft pick for Reddish, sources said.
Source: Shams Charania/The Ath

Rival teams are expressing interest in Hawks swingman&nbsp;Cam Reddish, but those teams believe Atlanta seeks a first-round draft pick for Reddish, sources said.
Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

Rival teams are expressing interest in Hawks swingman&nbsp;Cam Reddish, but those teams believe Atlanta seeks a first-round draft pick for Reddish, sources said.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
&nbsp;

Rival teams are expressing interest in Hawks swingman&nbsp;Cam Reddish, but those teams believe Atlanta seeks a first-round draft pick for Reddish, sources said.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

Rival teams are expressing interest in Hawks swingman&nbsp;Cam Reddish, but those teams believe Atlanta seeks a first-round draft pick for Reddish, sources said.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Reddish is averaging 11.1 points

Rival teams are expressing interest in Hawks swingman&nbsp;Cam Reddish, but those teams believe Atlanta seeks a first-round draft pick for Reddish, sources said.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Reddish is averaging 11.1 points and 2.7 rebounds per game off the bench for the Hawks. He's shooting a career-high 37.0% from beyond the arc.&nbsp;

Rival teams are expressing interest in Hawks swingman&nbsp;Cam Reddish, but those teams believe Atlanta seeks a first-round draft pick for Reddish, sources said.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Reddish is averaging 11.1 points and 2.7 rebounds per game off the bench for the Hawks. He's shooting a career-high 37.0% from beyond the arc. Reddish was the player Atlanta drafted with the pick they acquired from Dallas in the blockbuster Luka Doncic-Trae Young draft night trade.

Reddish is averaging 11.1 points and 2.7 rebounds per game off the bench for the Hawks.

Cam Reddish generating trade interest, Hawks want a first-round pick

<a class="ath_autolink" href="https://theathletic.com/player/nba/pistons/jerami-grant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jerami Grant</a>&nbsp;is one of the most sought-after players in a potential trade, with the Lakers and Trail Blazers among the teams pursuing the Pistons&rsquo; versatile forward, sources said.
...

<a class="ath_autolink" href="https://theathletic.com/player/nba/pistons/jerami-grant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jerami Grant</a>&nbsp;is one of the most sought-after players in a potential trade, with the Lakers and Trail Blazers among the teams pursuing the Pistons&rsquo; versatile forward, sources said.
...Dozens of teams call the Detroit front office about Grant each week, and sources said the team is open to a possible deal.
Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

<a class="ath_autolink" href="https://theathletic.com/player/nba/pistons/jerami-grant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jerami Grant</a>&nbsp;is one of the most sought-after players in a potential trade, with the Lakers and Trail Blazers among the teams pursuing the Pistons&rsquo; versatile forward, sources said.
...Dozens of teams call the Detroit front office about Grant each week, and sources said the team is open to a possible deal.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Grant&nbsp;

<a class="ath_autolink" href="https://theathletic.com/player/nba/pistons/jerami-grant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jerami Grant</a>&nbsp;is one of the most sought-after players in a potential trade, with the Lakers and Trail Blazers among the teams pursuing the Pistons&rsquo; versatile forward, sources said.
...Dozens of teams call the Detroit front office about Grant each week, and sources said the team is open to a possible deal.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Grant is missing time due to torn ligaments in his thumb, but Charania says that is not expected to impact his trade market.&nbsp;

Jerami Grant&nbsp;is one of the most sought-after players in a potential trade, with the Lakers and Trail Blazers among the teams pursuing the Pistons&rsquo; versatile forward, sources said.
...Dozens of teams call the Detroit front office about Grant each week, and sources said the team is open to a possible deal.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Grant is missing time due to torn ligaments in his thumb, but Charania says that is not expected to impact his trade market.&nbsp;

Jerami Grant&nbsp;is one of the most sought-after players in a potential trade, with the Lakers and Trail Blazers among the teams pursuing the Pistons&rsquo; versatile forward, sources said.
...Dozens of teams call the Detroit front office about Grant each week, and sources said the team is open to a possible deal.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Grant is missing time due to torn ligaments in his thumb, but Charania says that is not expected to impact his trade market. The 27-year-old is averaging 20.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game in his second year with the Pistons.&nbsp;

Jerami Grant&nbsp;is one of the most sought-after players in a potential trade, with the Lakers and Trail Blazers among the teams pursuing the Pistons&rsquo; versatile forward, sources said.
...Dozens of teams call the Detroit front office about Grant each week, and sources said the team is open to a possible deal.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Grant is missing time due to torn ligaments in his thumb, but Charania says that is not expected to impact his trade market. The 27-year-old is averaging 20.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game in his second year with the Pistons. If traded, Grant could head to his fifth NBA team since being drafted in the second round by Philadelphia in 2014.&nbsp;

The 27-year-old is averaging 20.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game in his second year with the Pistons.

Lakers, Blazers among 'dozens' of teams interested in Jerami Grant

Rival teams expect the Celtics to&nbsp;be open to talks around guard Dennis Schr&ouml;der, who inked a one-year deal with Boston in the offseason but has had a strong season that likely prices him out of a potential re-signing.
Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

Rival teams expect the Celtics to&nbsp;be open to talks around guard Dennis Schr&ouml;der, who inked a one-year deal with Boston in the offseason but has had a strong season that likely prices him out of a potential re-signing.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

Rival teams expect the Celtics to&nbsp;be open to talks around guard Dennis Schr&ouml;der, who inked a one-year deal with Boston in the offseason but has had a strong season that likely prices him out of a potential re-signing.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Schr&ouml;der signed a&nbsp;

Rival teams expect the Celtics to&nbsp;be open to talks around guard Dennis Schr&ouml;der, who inked a one-year deal with Boston in the offseason but has had a strong season that likely prices him out of a potential re-signing.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Schr&ouml;der signed a $5.89 million contract with the Celtics. He's currently averaging&nbsp;

Rival teams expect the Celtics to&nbsp;be open to talks around guard Dennis Schr&ouml;der, who inked a one-year deal with Boston in the offseason but has had a strong season that likely prices him out of a potential re-signing.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Schr&ouml;der signed a $5.89 million contract with the Celtics. He's currently averaging 17.5 points, 4.9 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game as he shifts between a starting and sixth-man role due to injuries.&nbsp;

Rival teams expect the Celtics to&nbsp;be open to talks around guard Dennis Schr&ouml;der, who inked a one-year deal with Boston in the offseason but has had a strong season that likely prices him out of a potential re-signing.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Schr&ouml;der signed a $5.89 million contract with the Celtics. He's currently averaging 17.5 points, 4.9 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game as he shifts between a starting and sixth-man role due to injuries.&nbsp; The Celtics are&nbsp;

Rival teams expect the Celtics to&nbsp;be open to talks around guard Dennis Schr&ouml;der, who inked a one-year deal with Boston in the offseason but has had a strong season that likely prices him out of a potential re-signing.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Schr&ouml;der signed a $5.89 million contract with the Celtics. He's currently averaging 17.5 points, 4.9 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game as he shifts between a starting and sixth-man role due to injuries.&nbsp; The Celtics are on a three-game losing skid and&nbsp;

Rival teams expect the Celtics to&nbsp;be open to talks around guard Dennis Schr&ouml;der, who inked a one-year deal with Boston in the offseason but has had a strong season that likely prices him out of a potential re-signing.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Schr&ouml;der signed a $5.89 million contract with the Celtics. He's currently averaging 17.5 points, 4.9 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game as he shifts between a starting and sixth-man role due to injuries.&nbsp; The Celtics are on a three-game losing skid and sit 13-14 on the season.

Schroder is currently averaging 17.5 points, 4.9 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game.

Celtics expected to listen to trade talks surrounding Dennis Schröder

The New York Knicks,&nbsp;Los Angeles Lakers,&nbsp;Minnesota Timberwolves,&nbsp;Portland Trail Blazers,&nbsp;Sacramento Kings,&nbsp;Indiana Pacers&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cleveland Cavaliers&nbsp;are among the teams interested in Simmons, sources said, although it&rsquo;s unclear how much traction Philadelphia truly has on any move.
Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

The New York Knicks,&nbsp;Los Angeles Lakers,&nbsp;Minnesota Timberwolves,&nbsp;Portland Trail Blazers,&nbsp;Sacramento Kings,&nbsp;Indiana Pacers&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cleveland Cavaliers&nbsp;are among the teams interested in Simmons, sources said, although it&rsquo;s unclear how much traction Philadelphia truly has on any move.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>

The New York Knicks,&nbsp;Los Angeles Lakers,&nbsp;Minnesota Timberwolves,&nbsp;Portland Trail Blazers,&nbsp;Sacramento Kings,&nbsp;Indiana Pacers&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cleveland Cavaliers&nbsp;are among the teams interested in Simmons, sources said, although it&rsquo;s unclear how much traction Philadelphia truly has on any move.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

The New York Knicks,&nbsp;Los Angeles Lakers,&nbsp;Minnesota Timberwolves,&nbsp;Portland Trail Blazers,&nbsp;Sacramento Kings,&nbsp;Indiana Pacers&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cleveland Cavaliers&nbsp;are among the teams interested in Simmons, sources said, although it&rsquo;s unclear how much traction Philadelphia truly has on any move.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Charania adds that&nbsp;

The New York Knicks,&nbsp;Los Angeles Lakers,&nbsp;Minnesota Timberwolves,&nbsp;Portland Trail Blazers,&nbsp;Sacramento Kings,&nbsp;Indiana Pacers&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cleveland Cavaliers&nbsp;are among the teams interested in Simmons, sources said, although it&rsquo;s unclear how much traction Philadelphia truly has on any move.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Charania adds that the Sixers are looking for "an All-Star-caliber player and/or multiple first-round draft picks" in any trade involving Simmons.&nbsp;

The New York Knicks,&nbsp;Los Angeles Lakers,&nbsp;Minnesota Timberwolves,&nbsp;Portland Trail Blazers,&nbsp;Sacramento Kings,&nbsp;Indiana Pacers&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cleveland Cavaliers&nbsp;are among the teams interested in Simmons, sources said, although it&rsquo;s unclear how much traction Philadelphia truly has on any move.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Charania adds that the Sixers are looking for "an All-Star-caliber player and/or multiple first-round draft picks" in any trade involving Simmons. The star point guard has still not suited up for the team yet this season. All of the above teams mentioned are on various&nbsp;

The New York Knicks,&nbsp;Los Angeles Lakers,&nbsp;Minnesota Timberwolves,&nbsp;Portland Trail Blazers,&nbsp;Sacramento Kings,&nbsp;Indiana Pacers&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cleveland Cavaliers&nbsp;are among the teams interested in Simmons, sources said, although it&rsquo;s unclear how much traction Philadelphia truly has on any move.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3011544/2021/12/13/optimism-for-a-kyrie-irving-return-the-latest-on-ben-simmons-trade-talks-and-more-nba-news-and-notes-inside-pass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Charania adds that the Sixers are looking for "an All-Star-caliber player and/or multiple first-round draft picks" in any trade involving Simmons. The star point guard has still not suited up for the team yet this season. All of the above teams mentioned are in various spots on the playoff bubble, and Simmons' addition could pay dividends for a franchise looking to assert their place as contenders.

Simmons has still not played with the team or practiced with them in recent weeks.

Knicks, Lakers among several teams pursuing Ben Simmons trade

There is renewed optimism around All-NBA guard Kyrie Irving returning to the Brooklyn Nets this season, sources tell The Athletic.
It's unclear whether Irving would get vaccinated in order to meet New York City's requirement to return, or if Brooklyn would allow him to play road games and practice at home. Sources have indicated a renewed belief that Irving could play this season after all.
Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

There is renewed optimism around All-NBA guard Kyrie Irving returning to the Brooklyn Nets this season, sources tell The Athletic.
It's unclear whether Irving would get vaccinated in order to meet New York City's requirement to return, or if Brooklyn would allow him to play road games and practice at home. Sources have indicated a renewed belief that Irving could play this season after all.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/kyrie-irving-nets-have-renewed-optimism-around-his-return-to-team-this-season-sources/G7996ZteqarA/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Irving currently needs at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot to be eligible to participate in Nets home games. The team decided in the fall that if Irving could not participate at home, he would also not play on the road. The star guard has not played at all this season. Charania writes that there is no evidence of New York City lifting its mandate; in fact,&nbsp;

There is renewed optimism around All-NBA guard Kyrie Irving returning to the Brooklyn Nets this season, sources tell The Athletic.
It's unclear whether Irving would get vaccinated in order to meet New York City's requirement to return, or if Brooklyn would allow him to play road games and practice at home. Sources have indicated a renewed belief that Irving could play this season after all.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/kyrie-irving-nets-have-renewed-optimism-around-his-return-to-team-this-season-sources/G7996ZteqarA/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Irving currently needs at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot to be eligible to participate in Nets home games. The team decided in the fall that if Irving could not participate at home, he would also not play on the road. 
The star guard has not played at all this season. Charania writes that there is no evidence of New York City lifting its mandate; in fact, on Dec. 27, Irving will instead need at least two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.

Irving has not competed in a game for Brooklyn this season due to his unvaccinated status.

'Renewed optimism' exists for potential Kyrie Irving return this season

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine has entered into Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine has entered into Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1470083106623434760" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;According to Wojnarowski, the Bulls are down to just nine eligible players in advance of their next contest against the Detroit Pistons. Stanley Johnson, who the team acquired via the hardship exception as a replacement player, is also in health and safety protocols.&nbsp;

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine has entered into Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1470083106623434760" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;According to Wojnarowski, the Bulls are down to just nine eligible players in advance of their next contest against the Detroit Pistons. Stanley Johnson, who the team acquired via the hardship exception as a replacement player, is also in health and safety protocols. Chicago must have eight eligible for when they play the Pistons Tuesday, which could pressure the league

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine has entered into Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1470083106623434760" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;According to Wojnarowski, the Bulls are down to just nine eligible players in advance of their next contest against the Detroit Pistons. Stanley Johnson, who the team acquired via the hardship exception as a replacement player, is also in health and safety protocols. Chicago must have eight eligible for when they play the Pistons Tuesday, and if not, it could force the league to postpone games for the first time this season.

The Bulls are down to just nine eligible players in advance of their next contest against the Detroit Pistons.