Sixers’ Korkmaz reportedly asks for trade Philadelphia 76ers guard Furkan Korkmaz has requested a trade from the team, per Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Korkmaz, the No. 26 overall pick by the Sixers in 2016, had become a solid contributor for the team over the last three seasons, averaging 7.6 ppg, 2.6 rpg and 1.9 apg last season in 67 games (19 starts). However, his role has changed drastically in 2022-23 and he is averaging 3.8 ppg, 1.2 rpg and 0.7 apg, his lowest stats since his rookie season.
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Report: Bulls not interested in dealing LaVine
At No. 9 in the Eastern Conference heading into Monday’s slate, the Chicago Bulls might seem like a prime candidate to make a big trade. Jamal Collier of ESPN reports, however, that the Bulls are not looking to deal star guard Zach LaVine, but might listen to potential trade offers on fellow Bulls guards Alex Caruso and Coby White.
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Potential Westbrook deals likely require future pick
Kyrie Irving has reportedly been dealt, and while the Lakers were reportedly in the mix to land him, that never came to be. Per Kyle Goon of the Los Angeles Daily News, if the Lakers want to deal their former All-Star guard, Russell Westbrook, any such trades likely require at least one unprotected first-round pick and perhaps more.
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