trade rumors

The Sixers could look to add some pieces to try and help gear for a move up the Eastern Conference standings, where they currently sit as the fifth seed, nine games behind Milwaukee.

According to Sam Amico, the Cavs have been in talks for the point guard. The Sixers have been widely known for having a high interest in Kyle Korver.

According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the Orioles "are said to be 'definitely motivated' to get a deal done ASAP."

According to NBA writer Chris Sheridan, the Sixers still seem like they have the best chance at adding Kawhi Leonard, and Pau Gasol could come with.

With Melo and the Thunder mutually agreeing to part ways, the Sixers are reportedly interested in acquiring the services of the 34-year-old.

While trade talks have halted for Machado, the Phillies have turned their focus to Royals utility man Whit Merrifield.

According to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, the Phillies are reportedly ready to give up trying to trade for Manny Machado.

UPDATE: Johnathan Papelbon will be traded, according to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com  Salisbury hears from a baseball source with knowledge of the situation that Papelbon "will be traded" by Friday's deadline. -------------------------------------------- Johnathan Papelbon may finally get his wish...

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports had reported Friday that the Nationals could have interest in Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon if the Phillies were willing to eat a large portion of his remaining salary.

Could Cole Hamels be making his final start for the Phillies today? With the Major League baseball trade deadline this Friday July 31, the biggest questions Phillies fans want to know is will Hamels be traded and where is he going? "It's four teams, its the Dodgers, Cubs, Red Sox and Texas, ESPN...