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NBA teams pursue trades and free-agent signings ahead of Tuesday deadline
Several clubs are exploring trades and extensions before free agency opens Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET. Boston is weighing options for a player whose contract runs three more years at $183 million.
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NBA teams are preparing for the free-agency period that begins Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, with several clubs also pursuing trades to strengthen their rosters. The Miami Heat completed a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks that has prompted additional trade discussions across the league. Boston is among the clubs examining its roster after an early playoff exit.
Boston's roster decisions Boston president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said the team needs more impact at the rim. The club has discussed trading a player who has three years and $183 million remaining on his contract. Executives told ESPN that several Western Conference teams have expressed interest in that player. One executive said the LA Clippers "want Brown bad."
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