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The scourge of "fake news" has infiltrated the NBA, according to Indiana Pacers team president Larry Bird.
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times' Tania Ganguli, Bird denied the Pacers ever considered trading forward Paul George. In addition, he refuted the rumor he discussed a possible George trade in a phone call with Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson.
"I wasn't motivated to move [George] at the deadline," Bird said. "I can't remember if it was even brought up or not.