According to The Athletic's Jovan Buha Lakers wanted Kyrie but they didnt want him on a four-year deal They only offered 2 years but Kyrie wanted 4 They also did not want to include Austin Reaves or Max Christie if Kyrie did not agree to sign the two-year deal

Charania The Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns unlikely to reach contract extension Towns is eligible for a 4-year 276M max extension He has a 61M player option for the 2027-28 season and could become a free agent This is a cloud going into training camp

Zach Lowe Joe House Chris Ryan draft their 15 favorite NBA Champs since 2000 Lowe asks why there was no love for the Kobe-Pau teams who went undrafted Ryan says You probably should have had a Californian on this podcast to balance the east coast lean of the panel Lowe responds Like Bill

Kyrie Irving went full method Uncle Drew while at a recent Mavs mini camp

Former Laker Byron Scott says the Lakers had the most overrated offseason in the NBA They had the most overrated offseason Im just keeping it real you know Im Purple and Gold down to the core but everybody talking about all these greatnah I just dont see it

Carmelo Anthony says he still doesnt understand how he suddenly became a player that no team in the league wanted to sign

Kyrie drives past Deni Avdija and hits a tough lefty layup