Jake Fischer

New York, Philadelphia

The People’s Insider. Dark Horse candidate. Subscribe to @TheSteinLine for all your NBA reporting needs. Videos for @bleacherreport. [email protected]

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Sixers Looking To Re-Sign Quentin Grimes, Guerschon Yabusele

4 days ago | basketball.realgm.com | Marc Stein |Jake Fischer

The Philadelphia 76ers are confident that they'll be able to re-sign Quentin Grimes this offseason, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Grimes is set to be a restricted free agent. Grimes averaged 22.7 points and 5.0 rebounds after the All-Star break. The Sixers are also hoping to re-sign Guerschon Yabusele. The team expects Kelly Oubre, Andre Drummond, and Eric Gordon to pick up their player options.
Hawks Reach Out To Agents To Gauge Interest For President Of Basketball Operations Role

4 days ago | basketball.realgm.com | Marc Stein |Jake Fischer

The Atlanta Hawks and search firm Sportsology have reached out to various agents to gauge their interest in the vacant president of basketball operations position, sources told Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Hawks owner Tony Ressler is interested in hiring a former agent for the role. Bob Myers reportedly turned down the position. Danny Ferry, Calvin Booth, and Monte McNair are also candidates to lead the Hawks' front office.
Sixers Expect Kelly Oubre, Andre Drummond, Eric Gordon To Pick Up Options

4 days ago | basketball.realgm.com | Marc Stein |Jake Fischer

The Philadelphia 76ers offseason will get some clarity at Monday's 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. If the Sixers pick lands in the top-six (Philadelphia is slotted in the fifth spot pre-lottery), they'll keep the pick. If the pick slides back to seven or later, the 76ers will convey that selection to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Later in the offseason, Philadelphia will get roster and cap sheet clarity when a trio of veterans make decisions on player options for the 2025-26 season.
Heat, Timberwolves Expected To Show Trade Interest In Kevin Durant

6 days ago | basketball.realgm.com | Marc Stein |Jake Fischer

The Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves are two teams who are expected to show interest in trading for Kevin Durant this offseason, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Pat Riley stated on Friday that Heat probably would not run it back with the same players next year. The Rockets have been considered "less likely" to pursue a deal for Durant. New Suns general manager Brian Gregory also hinted that the team could keep Durant heading into next season.
Rockets Likely To Decline Fred VanVleet Team Option To Offer Multiyear Deal

6 days ago | basketball.realgm.com | Marc Stein |Jake Fischer

The Houston Rockets are likely to decline Fred VanVleet's team option and sign the guard to a multiyear deal at a lower annual salary, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Rockets agreed to move back the deadline on picking up the team option to June 29. VanVleet would be owed $44.9 million next season if the Rockets pick up the option. VanVleet previously stated that he hopes to remain with the Rockets.
Hawks Unsuccessful In Pursuing Bob Myers For Team President, Have Interviewed Danny Ferry

6 days ago | basketball.realgm.com | Marc Stein |Jake Fischer

The Atlanta Hawks have not been able to convince Bob Myers to take over as President of Basketball Operations, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Myers communicated that he plans to be highly selective in choosing his next front office role. The Suns also failed in their pursuit of Myers as team president. The Hawks have formally interviewed Danny Ferry for the role. Hawks owner Tony Ressler is reportedly interested in hiring an established agent as team president.
Nuggets Will Consider Ben Tenzer For GM Job

6 days ago | basketball.realgm.com | Marc Stein |Jake Fischer

The Denver Nuggets have yet to hire a replacement for Calvin Booth and will consider elevating interim general manager Ben Tenzer to the post on a permanent basis, sources tell The Stein Line. Tenzer has worked in the Nuggets' front office in the 12-13 season and was promoted to his previous role of vice president of basketball operations in 23-24. The Nuggets have also been linked with Matt Lloyd for the position.
Hawks Interview Danny Ferry, Calvin Booth, Monte McNair For Lead Basketball Ops Job

6 days ago | basketball.realgm.com | Marc Stein |Jake Fischer

Danny Ferry has formally interviewed for the Atlanta Hawks' president of basketball operations position. Ferry previously had the job from 2012 until 2015. Ferry later became a special advisor to the general manager of the New Orleans Pelicans in 2016. Ferry has most recently served as a consultant with the San Antonio Spurs since 2020. Calvin Booth and Monte McNair have also interviewed for the Hawks' vacancy.
Elton Brand Withdraws From Hawks' President Of Basketball Ops Search

1 week ago | basketball.realgm.com | Jake Fischer

Elton Brand has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Atlanta Hawks' president of basketball operations job. Brand holds strong relationships with the franchise and was a candidate to replace Landry Fields. Brand will remain with the Philadelphia 76ers. Brand has worked in the front office of the Sixers since shortly after his retirement in 2016. Brand was promoted to general manager in September 2018 following the exit of Bryan Colangelo and continued to work under Daryl Morey.
Rockets Discuss Moving Decision On Fred VanVleet Team Option To End Of June

1 week ago | basketball.realgm.com | Marc Stein |Jake Fischer

The Houston Rockets are discussing pushing back the decision on Fred VanVleet's $44.9 million team options to the end of June, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line and Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Rockets must decide on VanVleet's future this week under the original agreement. VanVleet previously said that he hopes to remain with the Rockets. Rafael Stone has indicated that the Rockets plan on prioritizing continuity this summer.