Pacers GM Chad Buchanan confirms extension talks with Buddy Hield are currently in a standstill but they intend on having him play a big role on their team this season Wed like to have Buddy with us We have no intention to move Buddy but its also our job to listen to opportunities

Donovan Mitchell told Marc Spears of ESPN to stop the trade speculation and that he wants to return to Cleveland and work on his next deal Mitchell becomes eligible for a 4YR272M contract extension on July 7 or if he waits until 2027 a 5YR350M contract with a no-trade clause

Bontemps Let's call a spade a spade The Pacers made that trade because they're cheap Ivica Zubac is a good player but they made that trade amp gave up a premium to get him because he's on a very good contract so they could probably stay under the luxury tax which they haven't paid in 20 years

Fischer Sacramento has already had conversations with Charlotte and Toronto trying to see if there was an opportunity to move Domantas Sabonis and get into the 1819 range where the Hornets and Raptors are picking

ESPN MacMahon My understanding is if there's going to be an extension between Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers there's going to have to be legitimate negotiations He's going to have to take a pay cut I believe to extend with the Clippers

Windhorst Giannis Antetokounmpo would be willing to extend his contract if he is traded to the Boston Celtics

Sam Presti comments on what Cason Wallace said about the contract thing he praises Wallace and says there are a lot of options and different paths but it will be discussed with Wallace at the appropriate time