If you add to that team and gut that team by getting Dame they borderline might not make it to the playoffs or out of the first round

Daniel Marks Most teams have a full bench of playerscoaches and an additional back row with coachesstaff Portland has 1 row with 7 empty seats I took a quick look at all the non-lottery-pick teams this year and it's true displays the philosophy of the new owner Tom Dundon

Amick There are signs that he's Giannis looking at what that roster in Miami might look like after a trade and hypothetically comparing it to what a roster might look like in Boston after a trade with a deeper roster and more help around you

CJ McCollum on The Second Apron You should be able to pay and keep and retain the players that you've drafted And when you have those windows to where you really have a chance to compete and win a championship you shouldn't have such severe restrictions

DLLS Mavs Marc Stein If Milwaukee ends up doing the Giannis to Miami deal Tyler Herro obviously has to be in it If they can either make it a 3-team trade or turn Tyler Herro into a draft asset or two from Detroit that makes the overall package you get from Miami more attractive

Buha I spoke with several Lakers people there was an acknowledgement we might have taken a step back If you're myopic need to win a Championship this season that's obviously not the case But we can win 50 next Summer see what trades we need to make Then in 2028 can be a true contender

Skip Bayless On AJ Dybantsa I dont see megastar and I dont see wizards being a playoff team I think hes gonna be a very nice NBA player but I worry if you throw a kid into what could turn into a sorry situation does it start to erode his enthusiasm