All of this lines up quite nicely, and according to Jake Fischer, the Cavaliers and Hornets have indeed held preliminary conversations about a Ball trade that would help Cleveland get below the second apron before Thursday's deadline.

Will the Lakers use the glitz and glamour of the Purple and Gold to entice another star as big as Giannis Antetokounmpo?

The Heat may end up setting their sights on the Grizzlies star if their trade pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo falls through.

The Toronto Raptors are a "serious suitor" for Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis, but might have to wait until the offseason to complete a deal unless they find a way to trade Jakob Poetl by the Feb.

There's a 3-team NBA trade deadline deal involving that could help the Minnesota Timberwolves in their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo

Philadelphia 76ers big man Andre Drummond addresses the number of trade rumors as well as the Paul George suspension.

The Dallas Mavericks "make a lot of sense" as a landing spot for Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul to wind up, per <a href=" Ramona Shelburne on ESPN Los Angeles' Mason & Ireland show.