Damian Jones Rumors

The trade deadline can be a hectic time of year. Rumors flying everywhere. Conley did not know who Beasley was speaking to, but he started texting his agent, just in case this one had legs. In a day and age where players will often learn about trades through social media, Conley had the news broken to him by Beasley while on a video game. The Jazz traded their vet leader to Minnesota with Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a three-team deal that brought Russell Westbrook (briefly), Juan Toscano-Anderson and Damian Jones to Utah and sent Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt and D’Angelo Russell to the Lakers. “I was like, ‘Whoa! We play them tonight. I’m going to the arena in like 30 minutes,’ ” Conley said.

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Even though Allen has been limited to mostly off-court training — anti-gravity treadmill, pool and weights — he took a critical step forward in his recovery on Thursday afternoon, going through post-practice shooting drills with fellow bigs Tristan Thompson and Damian Jones ahead of the team’s flight to Indianapolis. Then, with all of his teammates already off the court, Allen stayed late for an extensive individual workout that included simulated pick-and-rolls, pick-and-pops, post-ups and face-ups. There were also a variety of shooting drills — hook shots, mid-range jumpers and 3-pointers. It’s the most on-court work he has done since suffering the injury. “He’s ramping himself up and doing more and more every day,” Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff said when asked about Allen’s timeline.

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Chris Fedor: #Cavs announce acquisition of center Damian Jones. They sent cash to the Utah Jazz to consummate the deal.

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Danny Cunningham: The trade for Damian Jones gives the #Cavs 12 players under contract. Payroll: $159,700,583 Under tax: $5,593,417 Under hard cap: $12,645,417

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Adrian Wojnarowski: The Jazz are trading center Damian Jones to the Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN.

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Adrian Wojnarowski: The Cavaliers are simply absorbing Jones' $2.6 million.

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Center Damian Jones has exercised his $2.58 million player option to return to the Utah Jazz next season, sources tell ESPN.

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Sarah Todd: Jordan Clarkson is questionable tonight with non-COVID illness. JTA and Damian Jones are with the team and available to play.

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Ben Anderson: Juan Toscano-Anderson and Damian Jones will join the @Utah Jazz tomorrow in New York. #TakeNote | @kslsports

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Also in deal: Juan Toscano-Anderson and Damian Jones to Jazz, Nickeil Alexander-Walker to the Timberwolves, sources said.

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Jovan Buha: LeBron James (left ankle soreness), Damian Jones (right great toe soreness) and Russell Westbrook (left foot soreness) are available tonight. Troy Brown Jr. (left quad strain) is out.

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Jason Anderson: Lakers star LeBron James (ankle) and Troy Brown Jr. are questionable vs. the Kings tonight. Damian Jones (toe) and Russell Westbrook (foot) are probable. Anthony Davis (foot), Austin Reaves (hamstring) and Lonnie Walker IV (knee) are out.

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Mike Trudell: The plan will be for Davis to go back to the center position (Damian Jones started in his absence); Troy Brown Jr. (4 made 3’s at Minnesota in his first start) could get the nod again on the wing after he impressed the coaches last game.

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Dave McMenamin: The Lakers used a starting five of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Patrick Beverley, Lonnie Walker and Damian Jones at shootaround this morning.

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