Charania The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to express interest in Atlanta Hawks guard and Klutch client Dejounte Murray Any trade for a star-level player like Murray or LaVine is expected to include guys like Austin Reaves and Max Christie along with their last available first-round draft pick

Mannix The Lakers believe they can succeed with a backcourt of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves if they can get the right type of players in the front court They are looking to build a Dallas 20 type roster similar to what Luka had when he went to the NBA Finals

Windhorst The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached out to Milwaukee about Giannis Antetokounmpo Dallas about Anthony Davis and LA about James Harden

Knicks reporter Ian Begley talks deadline after SACNYK On Jrue Holiday - My understanding is the teams that want to be in on Giannis believe Giannis would want to be reunited with Jrue On names to watch - The Knicks do remain strongly interested in Alvarado getting some backup PG help

Charania James Harden wants to be with a team that offers long-term security beyond this seasonsomething that was not guaranteed in Los Angeles For Cleveland to acquire Harden at the deadline an extension this summer would likely be necessary

Charania The Milwaukee Bucks believe they can build a contender around Giannis Antetokounmpo this Summer and get him on board with remaining with the team long term

Windhorst The Minnesota Timberwolves are actively recruiting third and fourth teams in an attempt to help improve their offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo