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  NBA Rumor: Josh Hart Free Agency
  JD Shaw: The Pelicans re-sign Josh Hart: "Josh brings tenacity, competitiveness and infectious energy to our team every time he steps on the court," David Griffin said. "We are excited to welcome him back and grateful that he wanted to continue his evolution with our Pelicans family."
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  Cavs spoke with Pelicans about Josh Hart
  The Cavs spoke with the New Orleans Pelicans about the possibility of a Josh Hart sign-and-trade, sources tell cleveland.com, but that possibility apparently vanished Monday, when Hart moved closer to a three-year, $38 million deal to stay in New Orleans.
  1 month ago – via Twitter joshhart
  Josh Hart hints at re-signing with Pelicans on Twitter
  Josh Hart: ❤️💙💛 (heart emojis in Pelicans colors)
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  — Josh Hart (@joshhart) August 16, 2021
  Adrian Wojnarowski: Restricted free agent G Josh Hart is closing in on a three-year, $38 million deal to stay with the New Orleans Pelicans, his agents Aaron Mintz, Steven Heumann and Dave Spahn of @CAA_Basketball tell ESPN.
  Adrian Wojnarowski: Deal is expected to be finalized soon, per agents.
  1 month ago – via David Akerman @ ahnfiredigital.com
  "I can tell you the Wolves have kicked the tires on Paul Millsap, on Josh Hart, on Dennis Schroeder, on Lauri Markkanen," Darren Wolfson said on his podcast.
  Cavs discussing sign-and-trade deal for Josh Hart
  Chris Fedor: #Cavs have had discussions about a sign-and-trade for RFA Josh Hart, sources say. While he's not the *shooter* they were wanting when FA began, those other options went quickly and now they're looking at many possibilities. Sign-and-trades are always more complicated tho.
  Josh Hart: Na
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  Free agent Josh Hart would like a fresh start outside of New Orleans?
  [Impending free agent] Josh Hart, who is one of Nance's best friends and, sources say, would like a fresh start.
  5 months ago – via Brian Windhorst, Andrew Lopez @ ESPN
  Josh Hart still in Pels' long-term plans?
  Instead, his season is most likely over, and it's time to look forward to contract talks. From everything I've heard, I still believe the Pels front office views him as an essential part of the team's core moving forward, and his skill set complements the stars of the franchise — Williamson and Ingram — very well. He's also one of the vocal leaders in the locker room, and his willingness to speak up is essential because Ingram and Williamson aren't quite comfortable filling that role just yet.
  The way things go with Ball's contract negotiations will undoubtedly affect what happens with Hart, but I expect New Orleans to do whatever it takes to make sure their "Junkyard Dog" sticks around. His attitude, approach, and physicality are everything the Pels should be trying to establish within their culture around all the other young pieces. If another team does swoop in with a huge contract offer and steals him away, it would be a big loss on the court and in the locker room.
  Matthew Moreno: Luke Walton on Josh Hart: "He's done a nice job of figuring out what the NBA game is about. I think he's another one of these guys that's going to have a big offseason. … He's done a great job of consistently working."
  Matthew Moreno: Luke Walton sees Josh Hart as much more than a '3-and-D' player. "He's one of our best finishers, he's one of our best rebounders, he can push it in transition. … Saying he's a 3-and-D guy is limiting his potential as player," Walton said. Hart on that perception: "I think I do a lot more things than that. I can defend some of the best players, I can rebound, I can push it, make plays off the dribble and that kind of thing. I don't label myself a 3-and-D guy because I'm not going to sell myself short."